FENTANYL POISONING: Blake Jackson's Story

[@denisesalles7248]

These poor parents look so tired and spent. So sorry for your loss - you did the best you possibly could. Prayers for you and your other son's healing.

[@Cxflyf1sher]

My wife and I are walking in those parents shoes. We lost our 23 year old son November 2021 after a 5+ year running battle with mental health/substance abuse. We were spent after so many crisis moments.

[@haliyaks]

@@Cxflyf1sher so sorry! Prayers to you and your wife. You did your best- 🙏🏾

[@ashleepometta6388]

Yea I agree😢❤❤❤

[@lorrainerodriguez8555]

I wish these kids could see what it does to these parents

[@NDGOCHYLD]

Grief is the worse. If you don't manage it well it can take you under. Families in general is never the same especially when it's tragic cases.

[@hutchphilpot6870]

As a severe opiate addict, these videos break me when the parents blame themselves. My mom died when I was a 2, my sisters were 3 weeks old, and 7 years old. In spite of that I had a great dad a step mom who did her best and a good childhood. My dad was exactly like this dad. He believed the lies and deception I fed him. Who wants to believe their child they’ve nurtured, loved, and cared for, for 20 years would sink into the pit of addiction? We have the inclination to believe the people we love, even if the evidence says otherwise. That was my dad. He was the last one besides myself(addicts themselves are always the last to realize they’re an addict) that his son was a drug addict. They did nothing wrong, I changed, I made the decisions I made and it wasn’t because of them it was because of me. I had to walk that path and making me bring my car keys to them at night or setting a curfew was not going to change that. They say 2 out of 3 addicts have some type of trauma in childhood that can help cause substance use disorder later in life. That means 33.3% don’t have trauma from childhood and had a good upbringing and still turned out to be an addict. No singular decision you as parents made caused this. I was 30 when their son died. The only reason Blake is gone and I’m still here is because I’m 10 years older. I got sober right about the time fentanyl popped off. I got sober in 2014 then again after a 9 month relapse in 2019. He was poisoned, had I been born 10 years later I’m confident I wouldn’t have lived to see 30. I hate fentanyl. Rip Blake🖤

[@kleeamd8274]

Ignoring all the signs and evidence becomes ignorance/negligence at some point. Sorry. Parents don't have the luxury of living in denial if they want their kid alive

[@rmarvel169]

Same story here 😢

[@rmarvel169]

As a recovering opiate addict of 16 yrs., (off since 05') I can tell you that we hide things very very well. None of my family and/or children had any idea. We will lie and be deceptive at every turn necessary. It's not anything I'm proud of, but it's the pure truth. I don't believe I'd be here had this been a problem when I was using either. Its heartbreaking @kleeamd8274

[@pompom11]

How did you quit the opiates? I’m glad too that you’re alive. I’m a product of a severely dysfunctional house as a kid. Please reply, thanks

[@ranisrikumar5735]

@@pompom11seek professional help asap… They r giving nos in description in videos

[@miscellaneousinterests]

These videos should be shown in high school health class. Mandatory. One video a week/bi-weekly. So powerful. To this sweet family- my heart breaks for you. Addiction is a terrible, soul shattering disease. I hope you find peace in the fight you won with his murderer indicted. Bless you all & bless Blake

[@allanfifield8256]

More than once, the kids would tune out. Sorry, that's just how it is.

[@rockstarofredondo]

@@allanfifield8256nope. Been showing these to my 8 year old and he drops what he’s doing on his own volition to listen to the surviving loved ones’ testimonies. It’s hardwired into our dna from ancient times to listen to storytelling.

[@juliemclain5841]

We need to simply love others as we hope to be loved and treated by 😊our prescious children that they are sweet, wanted, and needed.

[@TezzyRs]

you realize your 8 year old isnt every highschool/middle school student in the world right?@@rockstarofredondo

[@AuntieKim]

From the pictures with his parents when he was alive to their interviews you can see the pain written all over their faces in wrinkles, dark circles under their eyes, and fret permanently etched on their faces.

[@goldiekildea2924]

So so sad. 😪

[@sunriseschubert4391]

Grief

[@Barracuda73handful]

Grief did this too me after I lost my mom.😢 Aged 20 years over night..

[@staceyholmberg]

As parents we do the best we can. There isn't a handbook to help us when our kids begin to do drugs. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@manichairdo9265]

Short of locking Blake in a room 24/7 there's not a thing this or any other family could ever do to prevent their beloved child from accessing drugs. Clearly, this family is deeply traumatised. Having done all they knew to help Blake to no avail I hope justice is served regarding the drug dealer who caused Blake's death. He knew what he was doing and didn't care. Also, I hope each one of them can now begin to focus on their recovery from this harrowing ordeal. Take care. Great care. ❤

[@wildestcowboy2668]

That a bloody lie

[@Onelightoftheworld]

Blake had to learn to love who he is without substances. I know, I’ll have three years in two weeks. When you’re in your youth you don’t understand the power of addiction. I had to take accountability for my actions and find acceptance for where my life was. I deserve some peace and so did my family.

[@Bob-vj2mu]

​@@wildestcowboy2668 when they started with the marijuana talk I knew where this was going. Wanting to punish someone else's child because they messed up their own kid. Praise Jesus or whatever.

[@wildestcowboy2668]

@@Bob-vj2mu exactly 💯 mate

[@cecilialopez1001]

Isn’t it bs how drug dealers don’t give a crap as long as they make money 😢

[@jackhayden3953]

Thank you for your courage to tell your son and brother's story.

[@coloradolover5343]

My heart breaks for you. As a teenager I tried many illegal drugs and didn’t stick with doing any of them even alcohol. I’m 67 now and so saddened that this is happening and these kids get no second chance. Please take care of yourselves 💔

[@PandoraWasCurious]

The faces haven't changed... The drugs have....sad

[@sandysmith71]

These parents were brutally honest . And I am thankful for it because it might save someone’s life

[@nicholehamblin3847]

Trust and believe I show these to my 17 and 18 year old sons, you ARE reaching people, thanks for sharing such an emotional story.😢

[@davide.b8027]

Oh, the guilt. Those poor parents have the pain written all over their faces. That father is so self-aware, and just an honest, loving dad. My heart goes out to them and I hope like hell they teach what they have learned about addiction to other parents, just like they are doing here. Thank you! ❤️

[@goldiekildea2924]

Amen to that! I saw the pain in their faces when they talked about their son/brother Blake'and I cried. My heart hurt for them. What a loving, caring, handsome young man Blake truly was. God Bless them and Blake. 🙏

[@patriciapearl2529]

RIP Blake and prayers to Blakes parents, my deepest condolences to you and your family. Absolutely heartbreaking

[@ryanjofre]

What you said. Incomprehensible pain!!! God give Blake’s Mother & father peace & a loving marriage. Amen.

[@heidivanstaden753]

I am grateful for these videos and amazed at the strength of the families to tell their stories. My daughter in Gr 6 is now already talking to her about the dangers of drug use. To be honest, I am scared for het going to high school . She's a good kid, but this can happen to anyone anytime.. we can only pray that our children make the right choices

[@Vistacraft82]

Raising kids have never been so scary! God help us all.

[@heatherkastenmeier7530]

I have a 6th grader as well, and it's never too early to talk about the dangers of drugs. I have an almost 12 year old and a 15 year old. We've had these conversations for a few years now. It's so difficult nowadays, not at all like when we were kids and teens.

[@TheOneLawgiverHolyGod]

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[@TheOneLawgiverHolyGod]

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[@TheOneLawgiverHolyGod]

...THE WAGES OF SIN/ONE 'S OWN THOUGHTS OF FOOLISHNESS/ONE'S OWN UNRIGHTEOUSNESS IS DEATH AND SINCE THE COMING AND THE PREACHING, TEACHINGS OF THE DOCTRINE OF CHRIST JESUS... DEATH IS NO LONGER A MYSTERY...NO LONGER PEOPLE...AND IN ANOTHER PLACE IT IS WRITTEN...TO BE CARNALLY MINDED IS DEATH...BUT TO HE SPIRITUALLY MINDED WHICH IS THE MIND OF CHRIST WHICH ONE MUST RECEIVE BY THE INDWELLING HOLY GHOST...ISSSSSS LIFEEEEEE AND PEACEEEEEE... NOTTTTTT LIFE AND DEATH...BUT LIFEEEEEEEEE AND PEACEEEEEE OF THE HOLY GOD OF PEACE THROUGH HIS BELOVED SON WHO HE SENT TO BE THE SAVIOUR OF THE WORLD WHOM WE ALL NEED TO ESCAPE THIS VALLEY OF THE SHADOW OF DEATH!!! AMEN!!! WE ALLLLLLLLLL NEEF THE SALVATION THAT ISSSSSSS...PAY REAL CLOSE ATTENTION NOWWWWW TO THE NEXT FEW WORDS....THE SALVATION THAT ISSSSSS "INNNNNNNNN" CHRIST JESUS AND HIMMMMM ALLLLL ONEEEEEEE...NOT IN THE BUILDINGS, NOT IN THE PRIEST, THE PASTER, THE BISHOP, THE POLE, THE CARDINAL, THE THIS ONE OR THAT ONE...BUT THAT ISSSSSS IN HEARING THE WORD OF FAITH IN THE HOLY GOD... NOT IN MANNNNN!!! AMEN!!! AMEN!!! EVEN SO "KING JESUS"COME ON THROUGH "MY KING" COME ON THROUGH NOWWWWWWW...THANK YOU LORD...BREATHE ON THESE PEOPLE, SAVE THESE PEOPLE ALL SUCH AS SHOULD BE SAVED...SHINE YOUR FACE UPON THESE PEOPLE O LORD HOLY ONE...REMEMBER THESE PEOPLE SINCE THE ENEMY HAS COME IN LIKE A FLOOD... TURN THEM OH LORD FROM DESTRUCTION ALL TO THE GREAT UPLIFTING OF YOUR MOST HIGH HOLY NAME, THE NAME OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST, THE NAME THAT IS FAR MORE EXCELLENT IN ALLLLLLLL THE EARTH...THAT YOU LORD...THANK YOU...

[@emilyevans6989]

I’m sorry this happened to your family. Y’all are good folks.

[@larae6885]

So if it was a different, poorer family it would be okay??🙄 You're so judgemental and stuck -up

[@debroahisaacs2452]

What a beautiful young man. You were the best of parents, this poison is taking a whole generation of our children....RIP precious Blake....Lord walk with this family through the hardest part of their lives they will experience.

[@brushea99Production]

Hey. I recently discovered your channel I just want to say Thank you for your great videos. You bring light and power to people and I know you're a great person for showing these families love.

[@blackmonday738]

Welcome..

[@TexasPictures]

Thank you for your comments

[@susanmcewan302]

Parents aren't handed a "how to" manual when we bring our babies home from the hospital. I really could've used one while my daughter was in active drug addiction because navigating the overwhelming situations presented by drug use is a complete 180 of our normal instincts. I'm blessed, my daughter has 5 years clean However, every day I know it could change in a moment and back in the abyss we all go. These Parents are so honest and their enduring the torture of a child suffering from addiction is so apparent, I pray they do realize it had nothing to do with anything they did or didn't do. They loved and nurtured their son to the absolute best they could and now without having any responsibility in his death are suffering so tremendously. The brothers life has been forever altered as well. Many prayers for all of you and thank you for sharing your experience and loss in hopes of helping others. 🙏 ❤😢

[@justlikethat300]

R.I.P. Sad some parents. Call it a phase. Because, we survived that phase back then. Parents, be more strict no matter how much you're child kicks, screams at you. Like I said to mine, when you become an adult and move out, then do what you want. And she did. She died at 27yo in 2002. Rest in Peace my baby.😢

[@brendadiver]

Thank you for sharing these stories. I pray this helps others to prevent more tragedies like this. More needs to be done to shut down the supply into our country

[@catherinegrace2366]

I post a lot of your videos on my Twitter account. Thank you for bringing awareness. I lost my son to an accidental heroin overdose 9 years ago. It was the typical, quitting heroin and having a relapse and that’s what got him. Lord bless these parents in Jesus name.

[@420bluntly_]

I’m so sorry for you lost my condolences and prayers ❤ it’s so sad when relapse happens breaks my heart

[@davidarmitage289]

So sorry for your loss. Hope you’re ok

[@motleymama6587]

I am so sorry for your families loss. My prayers go out to you all.🙏🏻 I live in Texas and every time I watch one of these videos I wonder what city or town this took place in. It has been in the news around here recently of a drug house bust in Carrollton. Three young people lost their lives. I hope the charges against the drug dealer who killed your son sticks, and that they do prison time. We need to hold these people accountable. Charge them with second-degree murder.

[@adammiller9179]

And what if this "drug dealer" was someone JUST like Blake and they teamed up together to get high? How does pointing the finger at one other person solve anything?

[@Mompreneur71]

​@@adammiller9179 Exactly!

[@motleymama6587]

@@adammiller9179 your right. I should’ve clarified that. I’m not talking about two friends sharing pills. I’m talking about drug dealers infiltrating our schools selling fake pills laced with fentanyl. And in some cases they do recruit high schoolers to deal. Those dealers should have criminal charges and consequences. The ones manufacturing and smuggling like the drug house in Carrollton Tx., they deserve very long sentences.

[@yvonamayvei9208]

@@adammiller9179 ​ ​ Both you and #momprenuer sound absolutely ridiculous; just silly. Like you lack any common sense. _Yes, holding that one person accountable in this case is the absolute right way to go. How else would they start? How else do they start in any SPECIFIC CASE of a person? By trying to go after 20 people who had nothing to do with THIS SPECIFIC CASE? Smfh._ This is how they should ALL BE DONE! Am infact pleasantly surprised that there was an ACTUAL ARREST in this case, all the others that I’ve watched, NADA, ZILCH, ZERO arrests. Is that what you want them to do? Continuously ignore these parents pleas for something to be done until they can arrest say, 100 people at once? Would that be a good enough quota for you? As in, if they can’t find multiple people at once, then let the OBVIOUS SUSPECT in this case go? _Just totally dumb way of thinking. Am embarrassed for you, wondering what the both of you are even thinking. You are the kind of people that end up on OJ’s Jury or Casey Anthony’s. Totally mentally depraved people you all are!_

[@yvonamayvei9208]

@@motleymama6587 ​ You did not need to clarify or modify what you said; you were EXACTLY RIGHT. Right on point!

[@omnamahshivayaitaly8429]

First at all my deepest condolences to Blake's family. What I would like to say is that as per my opinion a lot of these teenagers and young adults who lost their lives in this way from the description of their parents they suffered from psychological problems such as depression, anxiety... So if parents see any signs of psychological disorders in their teens they should ask for help from a doctor, otherwise the kids go to drugs as a kind of 'self medication'. Rip Blake

[@tyrellwilliams2914]

Family are in Prayers 🙏 of Very ❤️ ❤️ innocent young man and Individual and person ❤️and had his whole life ahead of him. Sorry for your Loss.

[@og6015]

I can see the pain and tiredness on the parent's faces. I feel so sorry for them

[@lynnfarley7859]

I'm so sorry- my family member has been in multiple rehabs. Been on the street. Keeps going to the street. We are broken.

[@Lrosenstock-c6v]

😢I’ve watched so many of these sad videos. My heart breaks every time I see these losses. There is hope, there is recovery. If you are in the middle of these addictions, hold on. You can get better. It’s heartbreaking 💔 the lives who didn’t have this chance to get better. Parents can’t really stop the disease. Please don’t blame yourself. There are so many of us who went through this, and got lucky that our family members survived. It’s a game of chance. Stop playing it please 😢

[@TexasPictures]

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[@jackiethibodeaux3696]

Rest In Peace Blake. ❤ Prayers For The Jackson Family. 🙏🏼🙏🏼 ❣️

[@blackmonday738]

Jackson's Family, thank you for Sharing such a sensitive situation. Find peace and i hope his arse gets 20plus years!! 🕊🌹🕊

[@anitakinnear6735]

I’m so sorry for your loss. As a mother of nine, let me assure you, it is NOT your fault. Our children make their own choices and we cannot do ANYTHING to protect them. Nothing. I also know that when we pass, we are merely separated.. only for a while. It’s as though your family is walking along a path, and your son ran ahead, and is waiting for you to catch up. He’s around you. ( My son also felt “way better” when he used marijuana.) I traveled some of your journey, with different friends, drug experimentation, rehab, and the like. I even had my son arrested and forced into counseling and rehab through a county law. I get it. Hugs to you. (You did pay attention dad. It’s not your fault. We just aren’t taught what to do when confronting this issue. We are powerless over their choices.)

[@garyh5541]

Dear Blake, You are always in our prayers! Prayers for Healing for your lovely parents! Peace and Healing 🙏🙏🙏

[@goldiekildea2924]

This is the sadest thing that I've ever heard! I can't stop crying. I have a daughter and two sons and I don't know what I would do if one of them passed on. My heart breaks for your family. Know that your beautiful son Blake is in heaven. I saw a spirit leave a body when I watched my aunt pass on so I know that there is life after death and you can believe that and rest easy knowing that Blake is in heaven, he's your angel.😇

[@Eazydoesit702]

Rest in power young man🖤

[@karengutierrez2724]

My son passed 2020 from what the coroner said was "acute fentanyl toxicity ". My son was poisoned, murdered. He was not a drug user. He thought he was getting an oxy but it turned out to be pure fentanyl. He was 20 with a 3 yr old daughter. He died alone in his room. Im so sorry this has happened to u n ur family. It's a nitemare u NEVER wake up from.

[@larae6885]

Happened to my sister 😢

[@leanne_the_metal_girl]

He was getting oxy? Then yes, he was a drug user. Denial will make your loss harder to bear.

[@timewa851]

@@leanne_the_metal_girl these stories, they all have a theme, the product wasn't the usual abused item, too spicy, whatever. Like this one driving friend to school, uh, yeah, he's scoring drugs. Post rehab. Where is the cash coming from to make that even possible??? You can guess. >>eyeroll< No car keys? No money,?no pills, no early death. pretty simple formula. Wonder who let him run around the tri-county area looking to score?

[@chaoticatmos1461]

​@@timewa851 taking car keys & money, etc. is not enough to stop someone from using if they truly want to. Stop trying to blame this family who is seriously struggling & wanted nothing but the best for their child.

[@Ahardee]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers 🙏❤

[@magnus1001]

It is so sad to see how devastated Blake's parents and brother are. They are left behind to pick up the pieces, grieve and carry on. Brooks seems like such a beautiful, caring, articulate young man. I am glad he and his parents have each other for support.

[@zenawarrior7442]

So very sorry for your loss😔💔. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@sheryllezberg1]

I am so sorry for your loss.

[@kendrahansen1175]

My gosh...such a beautiful young man with sweet parents. May you rest in peace Blake.

[@kianhu]

I’m so sorry for the loss of your son😢

[@trinawilds3794]

I’m so sorry for the loss of your son….

[@chastity5214]

Im sorry for your loss of a son and a brother 😢 You did everything you could for Blake❤

[@love.JESUS.2day]

Very sorry for the passing of your son Blake.. what did he take that had fentanyl in It? My sweet daughter Thea, passed in 2017. If it wasn't for my oldest son staying with me, I'm sure I would have hurt myself 😢the pain doesn't get easier... Thank God I have Jesus.He gives me the strength to get thru the day. I hope you both have a relationship with Jesus! Prayers up for you 😭😥💔

[@grdn02100]

No, Lin it really doesn't unfortunately. That type of pain is like energy - it doesn't really die, but it changes forms... time doesn't heal, BUT IT HELPS! Blessings

[@tmwilliams54]

My goodness- MY name is Thea! I’m so deeply sorry for your loss.💔✝️🙏🏾

[@kikkan7110]

I experienced this almost 30 years ago, and understand the feeling of guilt - nothing you would have done would have mattered at that time. He was using, and the one who was using, was your son. Do not give yourselves this responsibility, it is not. The tiredness is talking through the screen into my motherheart - I know you will be arriving at a more tranquil place in due time. In the meantime, take care of eachother and yourselves, try to leave it in the hands of God. He will keep you and your family safe, and bless you ❤

[@frichardson3212]

My condolences to you and your family. Thank you for sharing your story with us; its what's needed. Gone are the days of kids going through phases and experimenting in teenage years. Keep sharing and educating all who will listen.

[@anotherhuman1923]

I feel so bad for these parents. I really appreciate the comment about how different police treat these incidents based on where you live and who responds. So many of these cases the police do not even investigate.

[@marijansevanrensburg7955]

Total admiration for you as parents in so many stories I hear it was the wrong crowd, so called friends but I never know who the crowds are. You did the best you could at the time. Kids are not always open, so you had to work with what you thought you knew. May you find peace knowing he was more than this as a son a brother and a friend.

[@RacieRain]

Drugs are not a part of high school. As parents, we try to let our children find their own way, give them a little trust. We want to protect them from everything and everyone. And we just pray they make the right decisions. My condolences to this family.

[@zaidarivas7152]

Same here. I thought my son’s marijuana use was a phase. Turns out he was schizophrenic and had psychotic episodes due to marijuana. My son passed at the age of 31. The last 15 years of his life were hard because he wrested two forms of mental illness, schizophrenia and addiction. It is suspected that he overdosed on fentanyl. This happened two months ago and we’ve yet to get the toxicology report which can take up to 6 months in NY. You have my condolences.

[@dmmm4591]

These beautiful parents look so empty. They seem so lost and blank. As the dad spoke of the moment he knew his son was dead there was zero emotion. He’s broken. This is gut wrenching.

[@christophercharles9645]

These poor parents suffering through this. I'm sure their son never intended this but there it is. Condolences to the family & friends of Blake.

[@freedomwarrior5225]

Talking to my 9yr old now about drugs and alcohol. I said, "never use them!" I will be in his ear for years to come.

[@whatwillbem6825]

Same with my 9 year old granddaughter

[@jamespetherbridge2151]

May his soul rest in eternal peace and may his memory be a blessing. Rest in Power Blake!

[@sherandaatkinson7782]

I'm so sorry for their loss. My prayers are with them.❤

[@aprilsmith3683]

I believe that this awareness approach is an effective one... You are all ever so courageous in telling us your stories of love... Humanity is both fragile and strong at the same time... 🇿🇦

[@TexasPictures]

thank you for your kind words.

[@heathercloete7450]

💔 for the family. 💕 from a granny in South Africa. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@LAURA-g2c2e]

Cant imagine the pain this family has and is going thru.... i dont believe that kind of pain, the loss of a child , would ever get better if parents put blame on themselves. Unfortunately, we can only pray that once your child goes out into this big world we live in, that they use good judgement and make the right choices. The world is changing and i feel not for the better. God bless your family and peace be with you always.

[@alyssawilliams1917]

Blake had such a sweet soul and good intentions. Prayers for you guys always.

[@ronrendon]

Imagine a world without drugs, guns & violence. Imagine a world of only love & compassion.

[@tatianas5637]

Yes we had that in Soviet Union.

[@Hollypenopepper]

​@@tatianas5637 😂 yeah, right. Communists.

[@anniebelle2820]

May God help Blake's family find peace. They did all they could for him and it's not their fault he chose to use drugs. I hope some day they will stop blaming themselves.

[@patriciafarris4100]

I'm so sorry for your precious loss. I truly pray that you received Justice for your son. Unfortunately this is not the case for most people. I've been watching a lot of videos on this channel and aside from you there is only been one family that receive justice so far that I've seen. I pray that you and your family are able to find some kind of peace and comfort. God bless you all ❤

[@s.c.2424]

What a good looking kid. Dealing with the teen years is so tough. But add drug and/or alcohol and it just spirals so easily. What s horrible way to find your son. My heart goes out to the family.

[@wayneduarte2917]

So Sorry for your son's loss it's so hard to lose family Wishing him well on his Spiritual Journey

[@lisahartman805]

Thank you for sharing your Precious Son's story. Please know that you and your Familia and Friend's are in my thoughts and Prayers. God bless. 🥺🙏💔✝️🕯️

[@roxananunez4238]

R.I.P. sweetheart 😪🙏my deepest condolences to you and your family 😞🙏😪

[@vanessaaguilar0501]

I'm sorry for your loss.

[@MadisonAdeline]

I would love to report on this case. I am perplexed by the fact these officers arrested a good mother and no accountable criminals in this case. She is a hero and I will fight on her behalf. I’m so sorry for her loss

[@quil10it]

I’m so sorry😢

[@alexisgordon2759]

Treatment usually is just a crime school. Especially if the addicts heart isn't ready to change ❤ I'm sorry for the loss of yr dear beloved son

[@milena7043]

The brother's face, just killed me 😭

[@jvillebil13]

I watch these videos and my heart breaks for the parents and family and the brother. I was good kid that experimented and once OD'd but somehow made it. I think the pain I would have caused my family. When I got married and finally had children I quit everything and haven't had a drink or anything in over 33 years. I have 2 grown children that think I'm the most straight laced parent as they never saw me used profanity or drink. But peer pressure is tremendous and I spent countless hours with my children and am fortunate they turned out great. Prayers to this family.

[@julin2rs548]

Every week I try to watch a couple of these horrific stories. I agree with one dad that said, "why isn't there commercials and public service announcements? Why was his son's death the first time he heard about it." This is out of control and this is NOT about drugs, it's about poison.

[@andrewhazenberg3398]

The big problem is that nobody thinks addiction will happen to them , especially when you are young & thinking that you are invincible. 💔😞

[@whatwillbem6825]

Yup…just the way we thought…

[@Uce33]

This breaks my heart😢 so sorry for your loss ❤

[@sylviamoreno687]

I am so sorry for your tremendous loss Blake seemed like a great person I'm praying 🙏 for your family. May the lord give you strength to continue your life in peace and comfort ❤

[@theresekirkpatrick3337]

So sorry for your loss unfortunately those without an addiction are more likely to die from it then those with a tolerance 😢

[@saramarie1564]

Thank you for sharing ❤❤ you will help many people

[@sampsonnti]

Hmmm A Very Sad Issue To Hear, This Boy Was Going Out With Someone And After The Break Up, He Just Couldn't Move On... And That Is What Had Him Killed. These People Are Not Junkies, They Are People Just Caught Up In The Wildest Of Situations And Unfortunately Don't Get Enough Strength To Carry On. Blake's Parents I'm So Sorry, Brooks I'm grieving with you. I Hope The Guy Who Poisoned Our Dear Bro, Will Also Do More Time In Jail To Help With Some Closure. Please Everyone Try To Stay Away From Dangerous Stuffs ❤️🙏🏽

[@rachelglittenberg461]

Frightening how rife these drugs are. So sad. These folks are not to blame.

[@jaynesegman7847]

Your son's alive in Spirit. You'll be together again. You shouldn't feel guilty. You can't control what people do all the time. You did your best with what you knew at the time. Don't blame yourself. ❤

[@mmmmlllljohn]

Yes, drugs are not discriminating … it can happen to anyone. Such a tiny amount of Fentanyl can kill you. I’m very sorry for these parents and brother - it is devastating to the whole family. I believe Blake is in a better place and you will see him again. May God bless you all. ❤️🇨🇦

[@sharonbyrd8625]

So sad. May he RIP

[@JP-ey2rb]

Sorry for your loss God bless your family

[@traceym.8680]

May the Lord have Mercy on this Family! 🙏🙏

[@lola.lola11.11]

Lovely Blake, I know you still ARE. Be well, for I know you are cherished by our spiritual friends. Love, from 🇧🇷

[@mercyorbit9351]

Prayers for this family. May God wrap you up in His loving arms.

[@Tnc874]

It's hard being a parent of teens. You really don't know what you do and you do the best you can and sometimes it's not going to be good enough

[@tammywebb7849]

My heart hurts for you guys I lost my daughter 5 years ago to an overdose and it is very hard for me at times I have my good days n bad

[@johnnyalvarado7590]

It's so sad these stories are so terrible these beautiful young kids they had no idea what was going to happen God bless all r young kids !! Remember everyone u don't know what ur talking b safe

[@sdeee3842]

Breaks my heart 😢 7:14

[@vickythefist7062]

Such a handsome boy .sorry for your loss 😢

[@jenniferhalf1650]

They are right. People just look at us like junkies. When I was in the hospital when I OD the way I was treated by the nurses there was horrible. The way they talked to me, looked at me. If it was anyone else their attitude would of been a hell of alot different. I still think back to that time and I wish I said something to them. Oh well....

[@piavarpula3143]

I lost my wonderful sweet great 18 year old girl to a accidental medical overdose. I wish you all the best. I know how hard it is to lose a child. 💔

[@Djamieson713]

I was born in 94. when I was in high school no one did pills really. had I been born ten years later I think I would've done pills in high school. I was so dumb back then. I feel so bad for these kids

[@Pokegrl]

I was born in 94 and everyone was doing pills in high school….

[@christimecarmona6810]

@@Pokegrl Yep!

[@kathleenking47]

Peer pressure is a female dog😢

[@MadisonAdeline]

@@Pokegrl this is reality that upvoted comment is not factual

[@ruthtirado2750]

I was just thinking the same thing. If fetty was around when I was younger, I would be dead. No doubt. God help todays parents. Thank you for your truthful testimony. God IS USING THESE VIDEOS! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@jenniferhalf1650]

My heart goes out to his family. They look....broken.... Breaks my heart....

[@eckankar7756]

Blake was a cutie. What a shame he's not on this planet anymore. His parents look like they are just drained of life. So sorry for this family.

[@C3raMic]

I'm sorry for your loss & send my love to your family.

[@robinsimmons1526]

Praying for you and your family 😊

[@ashandemi]

We aren’t supposed to bury our children 🙁

[@djdarrenrv]

it happened to me too. god bless you guys..... ✝

[@rajahiyer6956]

😢Rewind to the 80s, our parents, if they said the words 'one can kill' back then, it was fear mongering, now, that nightmare has become a reality. 😢