FENTANYL POISONING: Jacob Talamantes' Story

A mother and daughter share their story of the loss of this 25-year-old loved one to fentanyl poisoning.
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[@CentralVAracer]

Schools should include these episodes in their curriculum. It’s terrible seeing all these parents burying their children.

[@WakeyUpU]

Yes I agree!

[@ilovegoodsax]

No doubt alot of school districts in more progressive areas of the country do. Conservative Texas? Not so much.

[@susandavila9904]

This is one major reason i homeschool my daughter. Over these past few months she has had 4 friends pass away from fentanyl. I pulled her completely from the Carrollton ISD because this area is full of this mess. She too took a pill from a friend and we ended up in the hospital my daughter was lucky. I show her these videos and she cries every time.. but she needed to see how it affects the parents.. because they don't realize the mess they leave behind the hurt the pain.. nothing will ever be the same. I have cameras at home, i know her few friends.. i have her location, i have her in counseling and therapy.. whatever it takes to keep my child away from this pandemic. But i agree schools needs to show these videos..

[@CentralVAracer]

@@susandavila9904 I pray you can get through to your daughter. Peer pressure is awful on kids nowadays and kids are willing to do anything just to be accepted into certain circles. I’ll be praying for you and her.

[@susandavila9904]

@@CentralVAracer thank you.

[@melissajohnson3308]

How can a detective tell a mother who just lost her son, he was acting a fool??? That person should never be allowed to speak to a grieving mother again!

[@carlosabram6030]

People need to hear the truth..

[@Josiecat80]

IKR how insensitive and a outrage to speak to a mother who's child just passed away are you serious?

[@fairy12324]

Could have still said it without the high and mighty attitude. Swear half of these cops,nurses,doctors,judges have a rock were a heart is supposed to be.

[@melissajohnson3308]

@@fairy12324 I don't think it's ever appropriate to tell a parent that just lost their child that he died because "he was acting a fool".....!!!!!! That never needs to be said!

[@fairy12324]

@@melissajohnson3308 I know. I got arrested for punching the cop when my uncle was overdosing and the cop literally said. Oh well he wasn't doing much with his life was he? Sent me over the edge

[@nataliemartin8288]

Her story is not only sad for the sudden passing of her son, but the treatment she has received by detectives and law officials was horrendous.😭💔🕊️😠

[@bg5097]

Agreed. “ Acting a fool”. How dare the detective say that to a grieving mother. So sorry to the family.

[@meankitten101]

I hate to think this way but it sounds like the police are complicit with the Drug trafficking. This is so sad. I hate it for this Young man and his family. WHAT A SENSELESS LOSS!

[@yolo4dolo28]

Frkn dirty 🐽

[@kristinehirtle6021]

She is so full of grief that she has listed every excise and blamed everyone except her son. He son was a drug addict and had cocaine and percocet in him. How many people do you think the police see this happen to? He had been addicted for a while. Why was she so shocked? As a school counselor why didn't she know about drugs? She's blaming everyone because she is in grief and can't blame it on her son.

[@Whippy99]

I have so much respect for this wonderful mum. She admitted that her son was not perfect. That, to me, shows a parent who is under no illusion about her child. She made no excuses for him. I pray with all my heart that she can find a way to live with the searing pain the loss of her son has caused. I wish her peace. What a wonderful survivor. With love from me here in the UK. ❤🇬🇧

[@denisesalles7248]

What a wonderful mom - she is so well balanced in terms of knowing her son's accomplishments and his shortcomings. You can feel her sadness and also her strength.

[@isabelltecaxco-yd3lw]

My sister lost two sons, one to murder in 2005, he was only 31 and second son died of overdose on 2021, April 12/13 and he was only 46. My sister suffered so much loss and her husband died in 5/2009 age 58. I never had children but my heart broke into a million pieces. I miss everyone who's gone,all my brothers and friends and just last year our oldest sister died in July 2022. RIP to everyone

[@joleneplourde9885]

Im so sorry for your losses. 🙏🏻💙🙏🏻

[@minervan2878]

PRAYER'S ☮️🕊️💙🤍🙏🏻

[@waverlysummers1362]

I just lost my 29yr old son 5wks ago to fentanyl. I don't know how to live without him, so I understand what she meant when she said she didn't know how to live without Jake. Every morning when I wake up, he's the first thing that I think about, and it's like being punched in the stomach, every morning! I'm so sorry for her loss! This is a club that no parent wants to be a part of! God bless her for telling her story, to help others!🙏❤️

[@susandavila9904]

I am so sorry for your loss Waverly. God will be there with you all the way as well as your son.. guiding you and giving you the peace your heart needs. Sending prayers and love

[@pranarn1451]

I’m so sorry for your loss. Grief is a hard road to travel and in our hearts we travel this alone. Yes we have support but our heart continues to break over and over. Praying for you and you family.

[@waverlysummers1362]

@@susandavila9904 Thankyou so much! I wouldn't be able to get through this without God.🙏❤️

[@waverlysummers1362]

@@pranarn1451 Thankyou! I know that God, and prayer, is the only thing getting me through this. I Thankyou so much for your prayer!🙏❤️

[@MsAdventure531]

I’m sorry, Ms Waverly, for your loss of your beloved son. Hugs and prayers for you. 🙏🏼

[@24hen1985]

Strong Mom admits her son wasn’t perfect. My respects to the family’s of people lost to drugs. We lost my sister in law in February to overdose. We have to fight for our children and talk to them they listen.

[@kimmcguire1557]

Exactly. No matter what age they are. Our children will always be our babies whether they are 2 or 50. Very sad.

[@Linda-qr2zs]

Sorry for your loss!!!

[@theharshtruthoutthere]

@@broeheemed32 All who "read" the bible, yet not getting a picture that we deserve fire again, as we have become SODOM AND GOMORRAH worldwide and we live under masonic rulership, , has forgotten the needed part, BIBLE is to study also. Without studying no knowledge. Without the hunger for truth, no understanding. I remind again, KJV version seem to be perfectly harsh one, as bible should be. Like Christ is not found among the dead, so is Christianity not found among religions. Religions are false ways to heaven, created my masons. Mix not lies with truth ( religions with reality) and risk to lose souls. We suppose to win them over to GOD not lose them into devils hand.

[@Globelle]

Same. Lost my stepson. July 22nd will be 4 yrs. He is forever 19. The police didn't even bother to look into it. Sullivan thought he was taking a Xanax. No excuses bc I know kids shouldn't take anything but let's be real, alot do at least try something at some point

[@karenswartz8280]

This could be my family’s story, and we’re living this nightmare in the moment. On May 30th, my brother was found dead in his car, with a plastic bag with a white powdery residue in it. Although the coroner’s report and the toxicology report won’t be back for quite awhile, in my heart of hearts, I know. He was a secret , recreational user, and none of us knew. We knew he was an alcoholic, and tried many times to convince him to get treatment. He was a very successful businessman, and because he was a functional alcoholic, he didn’t feel that it was that great a problem. Even though we kept trying, if someone doesn’t acknowledge they have a problem, or isn’t ready to make the changes and put in the work, you can’t make them. But we never gave up on encouraging him. I always felt that at some point this secret life would catch up with him, while at the same time, tried to remain hopeful that he would someday overcome his demons. He died 4 days short of his 60th birthday, and left behind 2 precious children, ages 2 and 4. And now there’s a little boy who will have some far away memories of his daddy, and a precious little girl who will never have any memories of her daddy, except for pictures and stories that people will tell her. And my brother, who had so many wonderful qualities about him, was a good man, and was so loved by his family, has been reduced to just another statistic.

[@TexasPictures]

Sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing.

[@beeinthebodytorahclass2002]

So sorry for your loss ❤ I lost my baby sister to fentanyl 11 mos ago It is tragic what this stuff is doing to families. May God bring you comfort and peace.

[@Yessnlex]

My heart. You my dear friend are so right. A lot of the time it’s a secret.

[@MoDavI-sl7iy]

I lost my brother last November (2022). He was 60 years old. He had a drug problem. I tried my best to get him the help he so desperately needed, but he didn't want any help. I received a call from a family friend, telling me he was deceased in his house. I will never get the image of my brother laying on tge floor deceased, out of my head (😢). He was among other drug addicts, so no one knows what truly happened. But the autopsy said, whatever he took was laced with this horrible drug. Lord knows I miss my brother, & I wished I could've helped him. Now, I have to live on earth without my mother (who passed away in 2019), & my brother. 😢🙏🏽... I miss them both so much. Continue to R.i.p my loves.🙏🏽

[@porkchop0711]

She is very good at explaining everything. This is a good video to share.

[@maureenoreilly8700]

Incredible that the detective disparaged her son like that. He is the fool.

[@karamarie6781]

This poor beautiful lady! God bless her and her family🙏🏼

[@robineppinette4056]

THANK YOU TEXAS PICTURES FOR THESE VIDEO'S IVE MADE MY SON AND GRANDKIDS WATCH THESE ..I THINK YOUR VIDEO'S ARE SAVING PEOPLE THANKS SO MUCH❤

[@TexasPictures]

Thank you for your kind comments. They mean a lot.

[@lostlittleones]

My brother just recently died from the same thing. May GOD comfort you and yours 🙏

[@paprgl]

Those pictures of him, so proud at his new business, just break my heart.

[@anniedurst8136]

Sadly, I come here for solace. A sense that I am not alone in what’s to come. My nephew is an addict and my intuition tells me that the day will come sooner than later. It is the inevitable. I thank you for these most real and moving testimonies. There isn’t a day that goes by without visiting your channel. I have viewed every single video, and afterwards I pray for each and every loved one and victim who is affected. I think about them continuously throughout my days and nights sending positive vibrations and peacefulness their way. Again, thank you. Truly. Through Space and Time.

[@TexasPictures]

There is help out there. You can call or text 988 for some guidance.

[@AdrianaHernandez-zr9gd]

your such a beautiful and special auntie 💕 I pray that your nephew soon heals and brings you peace. Having you as support system will be the best help! I am recovered i was on fetty flr 4 years, having a good supportsystem is what got me through it to the other side. ❤️ to you and your family 🙏

[@RubenSanchez-dd6ph]

I wonder if the detective would have as graceful a reaction if after being told his child had died, "He was acting a fool." No doubt he'd fly into a rage.

[@mabletobias5253]

The detective needs to be fired, he is in the wrong business

[@limabima77]

Love this lady!! Any parent who is in reality I love. Just be honest, she was a wonderful mom to him and I’m sure an amazing school counselor.

[@joolzg1936]

Yes,Finally a parent who speaks the truth about her child. Si many of these Mother's act as if their child is such an angel despite regular drug use.

[@Cb-nf7it]

God bless this wonderful mom❤️ I get addiction I have lived it with my brother. I appreciate her honesty it’s not easy living with addiction in your family. I’m lucky by the grace of god my brother is currently 9 months sober. my heart hurts for family’s that have lost loved ones ❤️

[@neilmcclelland2615]

A brave and honest woman

[@jbottsie]

“Fentanyl doesn’t discriminate.” Truer words have never been spoken. Praying for you and your family mama. ❤ You are a survivor. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@luiscardenas930]

Hello Jenny. This is Luis your exclassmate from El Paso High. Your story is very inspirational. I have an only son 24 year old and I would be very devastated if he'd died from an overdose, I am glad that his only hobby/addiction are video games and not alcohol or drugs. I used to smoke weed in high school and the only reason I didn't do harder drugs is because I never had enough money to buy them. I am gonna show my son this video. Sorry for your loss Jenny,

[@JRowe-ms2nn]

I say you are very blessed.... I have two boys who has had problems with addiction ... One is in prison because he ran from the cops they gave my son 28 yrs. Aggv.... My life changed the day they sentenced my son ... A horrible place to be... My son needed help not prison. God bless all you momma's who have lost a love one and who's kids battle addiction and mental health problems.

[@user-xh1ri7gz4x]

RIP Jake from your cousin Jenny Tia Jenny your doing a wonderful job thank you !

[@QunDeev08]

I ABSOLUTELY DESPISE IT when people think that you should NOT put your pain on display because you're "SUPPOSED TO BE STRONG!!" which translates as, "you are supposed to hold everyone else UP and be emotionless! and just suffer in silence" because you're quote/unquote strong! no ma'am and sir! give people the permission to be HUMAN!!!! ...this beautiful mother lost her SON!! 💔the sister, 💔a brother, his children, 💔a father and the rest of his family! 💔God, PLEASE bring comfort & peace to this mother and family, as only you can!! ✝ #RIPJT🕊

[@lizard0372]

What a beautiful mamma! My heart breaks for her 💔💔

[@randomvintagefilm273]

These mothers are all so amazing. It is sad how twisted you think when doing drugs. He said he used cocaine because it hurt to be away from his children, yet he lost his children because of the drugs.

[@Leasagreen]

It sounds like a snore but its actually called the "death rattle"

[@rockstarofredondo]

Brain is desperately trying to make the body breathe and keep living.

[@dawnwaugh8199]

I’m going through this with my daughters. Please 🙏for them and me

[@nancymwaisaka5734]

🙏

[@trumpwon8064]

His sister has the sweetest voice.

[@VHick]

This is so heartbreaking. My Gdaughters first cousin died from this awful drug. She was in a automobile accident and broke her back 2 years before. She was going to a hearing the next day to end her case and to receive her settlement money. She bought a perkiset pill took it and never woke up. Her mom, who's a nurse, found her dead the next morning. You don't think it will happen to you, but it can. Her dr. quit giving her the medication she needed, so she found it on the street. I hope they find the person who gave this to her,but I doubt it. I pray 🙏 for her mom and hope it never happens again. So sad.

[@ana1441]

Much respect to you mommy, you are authentic. You saw the good in your son but when it comes to telling his story you are transparent and as a mom this is what we should do and stop covering bad behavior. Xoxo sending you hugs mama, love on for your kids and grand babies.

[@shoeswho]

You are wonderful mother, some people get addicted and they can’t let go and I’m so sorry for your loss, it’s tragic. ❤

[@tymom9313]

This story should be shown in every middle and high school across the US!

[@dianabeurman364]

Probably would not mean much to them.

[@StaceyBeryl]

My heart breaks for you. We lost our 28-year-old son in 2013 of an "accidental overdose". It gets easier to function day to day but it never goes away. I know our son is in heaven and I look forward to our reunion someday. You are officially in the club that no one wants to be in "the parent who has lost a child club". We are all connected and there is NO LOSS more profound. I remember thinking, God would never take my child because He knows how much I love them. We have friends and family who have lost children and I saw the pain it caused for the parents. THe truth is, parents love their kids and their loss is something we can all learn from as I have. Continue to share your story because it will help someone. I prayed for you and your family that God would provide His comfort and peace. I have found that most police officers really don't care about the loss when drugs are involved. Sad but true.

[@christimecarmona6810]

Very sorry! I know your heart still hurts. My roommates I have all lost a child and we will all talk about it and tears running down our faces. It just helps to talk to family and friends. I lost two boyfriends to tragedies and it hurts. I hope your doing OK to this day ❤️

[@AzDesertFoxx]

So sorry for your loss, and how the police treated you after your son was found. No one deserves to be treated like that. Also, kudos for you honesty about your son. So many of the videos on here portray the person as a victim, rather than a person who willingly took an illegal substance, whether they knew it had fentanyl or not. Your clarity about the situation is heartachingly courageous.

[@RED_RUBY_DA_SLEEZE]

THIS CHANNEL DELETES ANY REAL COMMENTS. SO THE COMMENT SECTION APPEARS THAT WE ALL THINK THE ADDICTS ARE VICTIMS & SOMEONE SHOULD GO TO JAIL BECAUSE OF WHAT THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS DID. EVERY COMMENT ALSO SAYS WE NEED TO TELL THE KIDS ABOUT DRUGS, SHOW THEM THESE VIDEOS LIKE THEY DON'T KNOW ABOUT FENTANYL. WHEN THE AA COMMUNITY WAS AFFECTED NO ONE CARED, NOW THAT IT'S THE OTHERS, THEY HAVE TAKEN MEDS FROM THOSE WHO NEED IT BECAUSE THESE PARTICULAR PEOPLE ARE NOW THE ADDICTS, DESTROYING FAMILIES. WELCOME TO THE PARTY. NOTHING STOPPED IT FOR THE MOST MISTREATED FOLKS IN THIS COUNTRY, NOTHING GONNA STOP THIS BUT THE ADDICTS, AND THEY DON'T WANT TO STOP 💯💯🤷🏾‍♀️

[@cristalleslie6311]

I love that she said I am not strong I have no choice. I felt that so much!

[@angelafranklin1994]

I don’t know who these detectives thought they were playing with? This mother, counselor….with an education which means she instilled education in her children, analyzed to the second of what could’ve happened. Even a grieving mother that never touched a book in their life is still a grieving mother. You can’t just sell a mother a sentence or two and expect them to buy what you’re selling. I pray peace and comfort for this mother and all the family members of this horrible epidemic

[@Tania-vk9ou]

I listened to your whole story about your son I'm so sorry for your loss and how the detective treated you as in no closure 😢😢😢 I have a daughter that's on heroin meth and cocaine and crack and anything she can get her hands on I haven't seen her in almost 5 yrs I'm waiting for a knock on my door 😢😢😢 again I'm so sorry for your loss

[@edc9864]

The common theme in all these stories is the complete disregard the police seem to have for these families. Just because they see this all the time doesn't give them the right to be callous. I'm sorry for your loss mama and applaud you for trying to bring awareness to others. ❤

[@user-gh4hj7fq4r]

Well its fed to people, its depopulation agenda. Cops will see it, not say anything . I lost my cousin to this drug. It's sad and so big of a problem. Smoke and grow up own weed, because prescription kills just as much .

[@missti9012]

It’s heartbreaking that these families are unable to move on because of all the open questions and unclear handling of their cases

[@aeginamonroe]

God Bless Jacob, his mother, family and especially the DA who helped her find her light. Jacob's death will prevent others from dying the same way. He will be somebodys angel, AMEN

[@kathykay6602]

Unfortunately we can not save them from themselves. They are adults and make their own decisions. RIP Jacob and peace to his mother.

[@corrineperry5523]

Yes but why? Is it peer pressure or following the crowd? Parents have to teach their children period

[@HeyyMrsCarter.]

@@corrineperry5523 It’s more than just peer pressure. Ppl have all sorts of issues. Some are addicts because of wanting to escape, mental health, or an injury . Lots of these families do teach their children but everyone makes their own decisions & mistakes especially as an adult. U can’t force someone to not be an addict. A lot of people have addictive personalities. So u can’t blame the families for not teaching them.

[@mindyabiznesspeople]

Rip Jake, kids have to be so careful and not take any pills from friends!!

[@chastity5214]

Youre such a well spoken respectable woman. Such a supportive, loving mother. Im so sorry for your loss and am so sorry for the disrespect that you, your family and Jacob experienced. No one, no one deserves to be talked to and/or ignored the way you were. Your daughter is equally loving. She lost her big brother and shows the love and loss she feels. Please continue to do the work youre doing in memory of your son and also to help others. I hope you are able to be a part of your grandchildrens lives❤️ Much love from Maryland

[@TheIddieMorris]

Same sentiment from Maryland.🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@dianabeurman364]

👍 I have a great deal of respect for this mother.

[@g8rick]

He seemed like he was a cool kid. May God have mercy on Jake’s soul and his family.🙏❤️

[@joannlopez8850]

My condolences to you and your family. We lost our granddaughter to Fentanyl in August 2021. She was 26.

[@joleneplourde9885]

Im sorry for your loss🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

[@joannlopez8850]

@joleneplourde9885 thank you.

[@priscillaalford9711]

So sorry for your family. I am also a grandmother and we love our grandchildren. I hope you find some comfort.

[@jewelleemay]

My heart goes out to all the victims and their loved ones. Love, Peace, & Eternal Blessings to all. 🙏🏻♥️🌈💯🕊️

[@SUPERSPAZD]

So indescribably heartbreaking. 😞💔😞 My heart aches for this beautiful mom. 😞

[@jackiethibodeaux3696]

My heart is so broken for this mother 💔 . I Pray for This Family and I Pray They Get The Closure They Need . Rest in Peace Jacob 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@djdarrenrv]

i lost my 28yr old nephew Jonathan to fentanyl & my life will nvr be the same. he was my best friend, my kid, my nephew.......

[@always2271]

I went through the same I overdosed on cocaine abuse trapped for 7 years of abuse one night I was out I got picked up I said goodbye to my mother not knowing this would happen to me and it did I slept over my so call acquaintance house I never woke up they found me on the floor even I would of picked them up and taken them to the hospital but they overthink it so much by the time they dropped me off I didn’t have any oxygen on my brain for 45 minutes and left me there at least they took me there yet I had 2 strokes and one heart attack I had to be placed in comma and dialysis liver stop working but since I always knew Jesus came for sinners like myself and I always knew he was the son of God he saved me and gave me a second chance to life all Glory to my King Father Jesus “Yahweh”

[@lisaquiller1535]

Please continue what you are doing. Don't give in and don't give up.There are moms like me, in similar situations, who are listening and taking your advice. I am so sorry for your loss.

[@joannemates6367]

Sending so much love, strength and peace, Mama. All the way from Country Victoria. Australia 🇦🇺 🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@Sheila612Miller]

What a beautiful woman inside and out. Condolences to you momma

[@chrissyosborne3879]

You are a beautiful person. I am so sorry that this happened to your son.

[@texasgal2794]

I am so sorry for your loss! I think the most difficult thing is to lose a child! Take care of yourself!

[@beth6288]

What a beautiful mom!!! No words just sending her spiritual healing vibes ,lots of 🤗and ❤love to her ...

[@jefflewis5546]

God bless and keep this woman and her family. I feel for those parents that have to carry something like this for the rest of their days.

[@zenawarrior7442]

You just never know about any drug anymore. So sorry for your loss, thanks for sharing your story 💔😑

[@rockstarofredondo]

Gotta assume it’s all laced with fent now, because so much of it is.

[@tassiegirl1991]

To Jacobs mother Thank you, many years ago i thought i was going to be in your situation with my middle son…..he/i was lucky Fentanyl was not in the drug system, but the feelings i went through when i found my son under a table curled like a foetus will remain with me for life. He and therefore I was lucky that crisis point came when it did, with help and our support my son overcame the use of drugs which i had no idea he was using.

[@outlawzz9255]

Sadly this happens alot. I’ve heard several stories where someone does Fentanyl around their so called friends and once some one loos like they’re overdosing they usually run because they’re scared or have warrants or whatever. Regardless of what you have going on please call the Ambulance and tell them to bring Narcan right away because if you don’t do those things time is ticking. Save a life if you can

[@motleymama6587]

Another heartbreaking story. So proud of the work your doing in Jacobs name🙏🏻 I always read through the comments on these videos and it’s crazy how many victim/survivors are posting their stories as well. Every time I read about a big fentanyl bust in Texas I cheer, but for each bust there are many thousands of pills making their way on the streets. I don’t know what the answer is but it starts with awareness. Thank you to everyone for sharing.

[@TexasPictures]

thank you for your comments.

[@RED_RUBY_DA_SLEEZE]

👁👁 🤷🏾‍♀️THE ANSWER IS THAT THE ONLY PEOPLE WHO CAN STOP THIS IS THE ADDICTS. CRACK DESTROYED THE BLACK COMMUNITY... YET CRACK IS STILL HERE. IT'S VERY DELUSIONAL TO EXPECT SOMEONE ELSE TO SAVE YOUR CHILD MORE THAN THEY OR THE PARENT CAN. THE OUTRAGE IS DUE TO WHO THESE DRUGS ARE AFFECTING MOST 💯🤷🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️

[@brandip77]

We have to talk to our kids. I’ll continue to talk to our daughter about the dangers of drugs, and healthy coping mechanisms.

[@sweetbeep]

Why would the detectives erase the mom's text messages to Jacob?!?

[@Pink_143_6]

You didn’t accidentally meet Carlos. There are angels always amongst us when we are at our deepest and most difficult moments 🙏🏼 RIP Carlos. You did not pass in vain 🌹💐

[@susandavila9904]

As a mom i feel her. I would have all kinds of questions, concerns, doubts, all the what if's would come into play. We also as parents know our kids and if we know our kids have drug problems we should address them and if they are adults and don't want to listen or seek help then we should always remind them what the consequences are for those actions.. and we should be prepared for any outcome. Any drug is a drug no drug should be used for anything especially to heal our mental/emotional problems.. at some point any drug won't fill our needs and they run to other drugs for solutions.

[@crand20033]

I know two people who smoke marijuana and wouldn't do any other drug but they think it is safe. They think it is addictive though.

[@raew5263]

These stories are so sad 😢 + tragic. Tell all your friends to avoid drugs. So scary these days. Prayers 🙏🏻 to the family for peace.

[@angievargas184]

Jennifer, first please accept my condolences on the loss of your beautiful son. I know you don’t want any glory, but I have to applaud you on your honesty, and everything you have done, and are doing, to open our eyes and ears to the horrible dangers of fentanyl and other opioid drugs. And, I totally agree that marijuana is a gateway to other drugs! Prayers for strength, comfort, and peace for you and your family. 🙏🏼❤

[@tabbiejohnson7198]

Girl the music is so intense 😭

[@jasonrobbins7269]

Condolences to the mom and she’s right weed is a gateway drug never knew a dealer who didn’t sell more then just weed.

[@user-wl1hx8rh9g]

This mother is an excellent speaker. She is right on every aspect of this poisoning from this drug. It can happen to ANYONE!! We as parents and grandparents it is up to us to bring awareness to our schools, our communities, to our youth. We live in a different time these days , we live in a world of danger everyday and our children have to be aware. You ma’am were wonderful in your interview. God be with you. ❤

[@martinasikk6162]

What horrible accident. Your young son. No police investigation. And how badly the police treated you. ❤

[@mariavazquez7662]

This is so sad poor mama. My heart goes out to her.

[@godstomper]

I sympathize for her need for closure

[@melissahernandez7462]

So sorry for your loss. Your strength is amazing and I wish you peace. May your son rest in eternal peace.

[@janetwalker587]

Im so sorry for your loss...tragic. ❤ Shame on the authorities who just dismissed this! Just awful 😖 😖

[@susanmcewan302]

Imagine a cancer victim being found dead and a detective says "he was playing the fool"? When are we going to FINALLY stop criminalizing the "victims "of drug addiction and FINALLY view them as a person dying from a disease or disorder that is acceptable and one of compassion? I'm truly so sorry this family lost a loved one to the negative effects of drug addiction. Your son was sooooo much more than his drug addiction and has left a hole that may never be filled . I believe he is at peace in the arms of Jesus. May his family be blessed with that assurance and the knowledge they didn't do anything to deserve this. I'm praying for you all

[@pranarn1451]

These stories are heartbreaking. As parents we have to research the death ourselves. No Mother should hear her child was acting stupid. Police told us that they use our college kids and that our children are a necessary evil to catch the bad guys! We were told it should be a crime until undercover detectives arrived and told lead detective changed the death to “accidental” Everything we have found out doesn’t give us closure. There is no such thing closure. We are forced to live without our children. I believe genetics play a part in addiction but so does peer pressure, lifestyle. Fentanyl combined with methamphetamines and you are hopelessly watching your child’s brain being destroyed. There is the psychotic state of mind, picking their faces until they bleed and just keep picking. I have lost loves of my life one to Heroin and Xanax, main drugs in her system but there were several drugs in her system. My 2nd daughter died lethal dose of Heroin, Gabapentin, benzodiazepines, my 3rd daughter died of a lethal dose of Fentanyl ,amphetamines, THC, and other substances.

[@goldiekildea2924]

@susanmcewan I have heard it said from a parent who has lost a child that the wound never heals it's this gaping hole that you' learn to live with.

[@goldiekildea2924]

@pranarn I am so sorry for your loss, to lose a child, well I couldn't even begin to know your pain and to lose a 2nd child, your pain is great.😥 God Bless

[@FuckVirginMary]

They are criminalizing themselves! No one is criminalizing them Cancer victims don't go around robbing and stealing from other people. These drug addicts called attention to themselves because they go around committing crimes toward innocent people. Just because it is called a disease it doesn't give them a free pass to go around robbing and stealing from other people. They still need to be held accountable for their actions regardless if it is a disease or not. I'm so tired of these drug addicts say I have a disease so it's ok for me to go around committing crimes.

[@Never_better_]

@@pranarn1451 so sorry for your losses 😢 you speak on very important matters in your comment no doubt but it’s even more impactful given your personal experience you also shared.

[@sharonmcfaul2956]

My deepest and sincere condolences🙏 RIP Jacob🙏

[@sandyalonso8267]

I'm so sorry for ur loss all this stories make me Soo sad so young and a whole life ahead of them 🥺🥺🕊️🕊️🖤🖤

[@fireluvr]

People that do those drugs know what they are doing

[@sweetbeep]

Thank you ma'am for sharing your story! The detectives failed you and maybe you can pursue it more with a private lawyer?

[@littlemikeism]

Bless you sweet Mother. Your son made some very costly choices. He paid with his life, and handed you the pain. May God's peace be with you.

[@crand20033]

Kids cannot take any street drug anymore. They used to be relatively safe but nowadays they are all deadly. Every one of them, even half of a pill.

[@Mrs.Rodarte]

God bless her heart man. I watch every video because it stops me from using fentanyl every time.

[@christimecarmona6810]

Yep, we never know their last thought. RIP beautiful one! ❤️

[@catiedobbs3254]

What a lovely kind mother 💗 God bless you, im so sorry for your pain.

[@tessrenee2434]

My condolences to the mother and rest of family this is sad wow 😳❤

[@carielswick8892]

I am so sorry for your loss. I can't believe that the detective called your son at fool how dare he that's terrible I'm so sorry that you had to go through all that. I pray that God gives you some comfort and peace. And again I'm so sorry for your loss and for everything that you and your family have had to go through.

[@gerdabarnard4572]

I am so sorry for your loss. I know that no one can take the pain away of your loss, but we can hope that with time, the pain will subside.

[@goldiekildea2924]

Only the good die young. This really rings true here with Jacob. So sorry for your loss.Your son seems like a really awesome young man. God Bless and my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family 🙏

[@aubreysnyder338]

So heartbreaking! Thank you for speaking. Advocacy is so important! It creates community. Community creates hope and healing 💟

[@katyhabib2200]

Thank you so much for sharing your story. My heart goes out to all the parents

[@Mellyboowhowho]

I’d like to say I don’t believe an investigator, another human can be so heartless to a parent who just lost her child and knows nothing of how he died. But I truly believe it and it is so sad how even POLICE don’t give a crap about another humans child.

[@Sushi2735]

I don’t know what we have to do to get it through our young peoples heads, that these pills are NOT from the drug store! It’s like they have a mental block and think it won’t happen to me. It is so frustrating to lose these bright darling young people. Such a waste of talent. I hate he dropped out of college. But happy he was successful. But my heart breaks for you and his young family that this terrible terrible illness snatched him from you. Hold his family close to your heart and life. They will be your salvation in the years to come.

[@yvonnebannon7623]

I am sorry to hear that her beautiful strong son lost his life…RIP🤍🕊

[@AdrianaHernandez-zr9gd]

To all families who come here listening to stories who come here who feel solace and desperate to help thier loved ones through addiction, i can say from experience what got me through i having a great support system. having people on board helping me through my WDs keeping me as comfortable as possible so i can.come out the other side . 3 years later im clean off 20 yrs of opis 4 of those years were strictly fent use. We can get better We do get better. ❤

[@nicholejordan1995]

i know the stuff my from my passed was probary leave me down a bad path , i still dont know how being without my older brother he should still be here he was best bigbrother ,i wish no more family woiuld have to buied a love one

[@donnadequire-rios3531]

I am so sorry for this mother's loss of her child. I agree with her completely about marijuana being a gateway drug.. May God help this family get through their grief in Jesus name

[@TheMagentaFly]

Appreciate hearing your experience. Came away with a lot from this. Also didn't know Fentanyl had no smell or taste. That makes it even MORE dangerous. Sounds absolutely DEADLY.

[@angelamoltrum9130]

Thank you for sharing your story. Rest in Peace Jacob...

[@jacquehoosier6597]

My heart breaks for this Momma! I hope she gets some new information and some questions answered. Mom and family will be in my thoughts and prayers ❤

[@EvyG]

I’m so sorry for your loss . I can’t imagine how even harder this is for you without not getting any clear and Legate answers . I’ll be praying for you momma 🙏🏽. 💜💙