FENTANYL KILLS: Rachel Strauss' Story - episode 109

A mother, Deanna Berman, shares her story of losing her 21-year-old daughter to fentanyl in this documentary about the dangers of illicit drugs. To use this presentation at high schools or other educational applications, contact Texas Pictures through our website at www.texas-pictures.com.
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[@Whippy99]

There’s a rather large elephant in the room in this video. Sorry for your loss.

[@principecaprincipeca2243]

Yes. It's huge

[@imbroken3860]

I don't see it plz help me. I'm not dumb I just don't understand what u mean by this comment. Is it denial? I'm confused.

[@sararaxter2706]

Yessssss

[@grannypucket5463]

@@imbroken3860 I don't normally comment but there is a doctor that posts videos on KZbin. (Vijon health). He discusses side effects from the covid vaccine and refers to it as the elephant in the room. I hope this helps.

[@ellie4601]

@@imbroken3860 "elephant in the room" means that there's an obvious problem no one is talking about. in this situation, the elephant in the room is the mother being an anti-vax conspiracy theorist - she made the video about her beliefs instead of her daughter

[@abbykitchen8552]

I’m a recovering addict from fentanyl , and let me tell you it’s not from Covid , it’s from trauma and trying to not feel anything .

[@sandriagutierrez2605]

That’s very true! Our attempts of self help always ends in disaster! I’m glad your free!!

[@llelle4484]

Don’t do drugs. The common thread in all these stories is that the person chose to do illicit drugs and take that chance.

[@fernandosillas1]

All Americans that goes to college want to try drugs go tell young adults that

[@MichaelCuevas-bg2bt]

The government officials need to stop talk about a tainted drug supply as if there’s a legit drug supply, no Americans shouldn’t have to buy Chinese and Mexican drugs/products as if there’s no other option… ohh wait.

[@plynn136]

@@fernandosillas1 All? You are projecting.

[@ONOC4]

​@@fernandosillas1Uh no. Not all!

[@scribblemyface]

Many of these videos are about people who were prescribed drugs for anxiety or pain relief and they became addicted. The opioid epidemic is not just from imported illicit drugs laced with fentanyl. It's also from doctors pushing opiods on their patients without considering the risks. You have to be heartless to watch these videos and make a comment like this.

[@reinadesuenos]

This is an extremely nuanced topic. There are countless people who are alive today because of anti-psychotic, antidepressant, and anti-anxiety meditations, myself included. This doesn't mean that "big pharma" isn't predatory and it doesn't mean that some doctors don't throw drugs at every complaint. If i died today the doctors would also find 5 different prescriptions in my system but this wouldn't include fentanyl unless i put it there. With all due respect. Sorry for your loss

[@yvonnebannon7623]

“I’m still here…with a broken heart.”… that got me. I’m so sorry that you lost your beautiful daughter. Rest In Peace young lady😞🤍🕊

[@denisesalles7248]

It doesn't matter what environment you're brought up in - fentanyl is indiscriminate. So much of the problem is that young folks trust the person providing them the drugs - "It's from my (mom, dad, grandma, aunt, etc)," and sadly, they believe it. RIP Rachel. And much hope for healing for you Mom.

[@lisastewart5885]

💯

[@summerbird4288]

I’ve watched few stories I can’t get the moment all these people end up having the pill in their hands, how it happens? It feels like a step that leads to irreversible series of events is missing in all of the stories.

[@kristinehirtle6021]

Maybe the problem is that they feel they need to take illicit drugs. I smoked and still smoke, marijuana. So does my child. I never wanted to try pills. I didn't need to, and I have issues. What we need to address is why your child wants to try pills.

[@vishyswa]

A misstep in my generation may have caused one to pass out or vomit or have a hangover, but these days it can kill you. Education is of paramount importance. And it's urgent. My deepest sympathy for your loss of Rachel.

[@Rkbmomma]

Plenty have died of alcohol poisoning at a young age after a bender. Passing out is a sign of alcohol poisoning & some never wake up or vomit & aspirate into their lungs while passed out & die from that.

[@lisastewart5885]

Dear Rachael's Mom: your daughter did straight-up fetanyl. No bad interaction with her prescription drugs, fetanyl is 50-100x stronger than heroin. I'm surprised, as a Dr., that you were so naive. RIP Rachael, gone way too soon.

[@user-ve6iw4qv3v]

My son and best friend died from a fentanyl od Dec 4 2023 he had been sober for 8 months I am so grateful for the time we had with him

[@krissypeters1517]

I’m so sorry for your losses ♥️ 💫

[@DavidJones-ib3zy]

God Bless Their Souls & I pray for you and your family.

[@staceymichaels9530]

🙏🏼

[@chrissttiiee]

❤🙏

[@gghomemaker3835]

😢😢😢😢! Sorry for your loss

[@ChantalA489]

It is terrible that she lost her daughter to drug abuse but trying to blame a COVID vaccine and prescription meds for her overdose is wildly inappropriate and dangerous pseudoscience. Her daughter had issues that she didn't tell anyone about. Parents do not know everything about their kids.

[@lisastewart5885]

💯

[@AubreyShelton-rr7yy]

Well..what the hell is Hebrew school??She spoke about how she wouldn't go back to Hebrew school because she didn't like the teacher...I mean..I went to church.. Sunday school..I've just legit never heard of Hebrew school.

[@pmcate2]

@@AubreyShelton-rr7yy You really have no guesses as to what hebrew school is?

[@maryhannahsmith9307]

I don't think this is wildly inappropriate as it is "her" testimony about what happened to her child. Also, the covid vaccine increases immune responses and can throw already established autoimmune diseases into hyper-drive. Not to mention that psych meds can certainly lead to addiction.

[@elliotgold]

They teach Hebrew there.

[@justbrowsing1278]

So sorry for your loss. To all viewers, let’s try to take special care when commenting on this one 👍🏻

[@TheDowntown02]

No. Call a spade a spade. ♠️

[@christiangirlforhumanity3853]

I agree 💯. Sadly, many lack knowledge regarding kill jab.

[@lelia660]

@@TheDowntown02The comment didn’t say not to be honest-but to be careful with comments. That means, in this case, I would think we are being asked to be reflective before we just go with our gut-reaction. This poor mom had the strength to make this post to help others. Since she hits on some controversial issues, there are those out there who will go with a knee-jerk reaction to express why they disagree with her. The advice is just suggesting that we are kind, and remember the fragility of any family posting on this site. Perhaps don’t type anything you wouldn’t want anyone typing about someone you knew personally who’d gone through this nightmare. Please, life is hard enough. Let’s be kind to one another.

[@bipolarmomandnowwhat]

Yes this is a mother who is still grieving.

[@principecaprincipeca2243]

Why? She is as special as all the others sharing their story. They all have their heart breaking story they are sharing. They all have lost a loved one in this crisis. How is she more special than the others suffering from this?

[@stuff1784]

My psychiatric medications have changed my life for the better. Without them I wouldn’t be alive.

[@chantelleemery5364]

same

[@forvideosofmil]

Yeah, I had to stop watching this part-way through because it's not the first of these videos that seems to have an underlying message of "prescription medicines are bad; vaccines are bad," but of the videos on this channel I've seen, this is the most direct about it. I appreciate that there is an issue with overprescribing painkillers, and of young people especially being on perhaps stronger painkillers than they should be, and that people can react badly to vaccines in rare cases, but if this ( "prescription medicines are bad; vaccines are bad") is the narrative that the channel is pushing, then they're not going to be taken seriously by most medical staff or government officials in their fight against fentanyl. I really feel for Rachel's mother and the loved ones of every person this drug has killed, but this isn't the way to win it.

[@scriabina]

@@forvideosofmil Exactly.

[@paulaellis6242]

Me too. Wishing you all the best!!!

[@YourDaddyismydaddy]

​@@forvideosofmil so obviously your a doctor with all this information? 😂

[@wanjirus4809]

This one was truly hard to watch and comment on for so many reasons. May Rachel rest in peace.

[@DanniTheMagicJunkDrawer]

What a lovely lovely woman. I’m so sorry for her loss. ❤❤❤

[@windwarattack2300]

I love this Mothers view today on this sad aftermath...in the end we all have free will...there is no need to beat yourself up over the choices that your loved ones made either temporary or final...but to surrender to a higher power is all you can do...in the end we only have control over the choices that we individually make....that's it....so healings to you momma...and yes you have a purpose to be here still and you have shown it today with your story of awareness

[@peaceknot]

There are many layers to grief. Everyone processess and protects themselves in different ways. It takes time to fully get to the healing process. I hope this lady reaches this place at some point in the future. RIP Rachel.

[@kaylb94]

While I am very sorry for the loss of Rachel.. I feel like this story focused more on an agenda than the actual fentanyl crisis. There is no discrimination when it comes to this monster of a drug.

[@scriabina]

Yes, it was very strange. If the victim had chronic pain, it's likely she was using illicit opioids to dull the pain for some time, and perhaps that guy she drove 5 hours to see was her drug dealer. She got unlucky that time with a fentanyl-laced tablet.

[@Lemoncare]

@@scriabinapain is the gate way drug

[@ChocolateEClaire16_]

I’m so thankful my experiment days were before fetanyl. Kids can’t touch anything now. This is so sad. I’m so sorry, mama ❤

[@ntandosekay]

This mother's pain is heartbreaking. May she continue to find peace & heal. Rest well beautiful Rachel ✨️

[@Vette76]

Yes mom...you're still here with a broken heart telling your precious baby girl's story. God bless you, and may you and your family continue to share Rachel's story and keep her beautiful memory alive. 🙏🏾😇🕊❤ I am deeply sorry for your loss.

[@naomitims4521]

As a recovering heroin addict and a nurse who has worked years in substance abuse she lost me at the Covid vaccine. You will never be able to convince her otherwise and it helps her cope.

[@TexasPictures]

We also have a series of addiction recovery stories that you might find interesting. Here's a link to the playlist: From Addiction to Recovery - kzbin.info/aero/PLdCPA32W_p39Z8hi7xSIX3Fkqmhd7mRzj

[@bevbag2715]

That is a very arrogant statement. There are medical mysteries which the best physicians in the world cannot explain. There are medical conditions whereby one medical expert will have a completely different opinion from another medical expert. The human body is incredibly complex. As much as the COVID vaccine most definitely protected some people, other people were harmed. Young people inflicted with pericarditis from the vax is just one example. If this is possible, then prove that it isn't possible for the vax to be a trigger for various 'latent conditions.'

[@garyh5541]

Rachel RIP! Yet another! You will not be forgotten! Prayers for all who love you! Peace! 🙏🙏🙏 Wonderful Mum! 🙏

[@myreasonforlife.9511]

Good morning Texas. Thank you for sharing Rachael story what a beauty. 🕊️

[@fergusfarm3793]

These stories are so sad! Losing young people like this is going to have long term affects. Growing up I saw the effect of Vietnam on everyone who lost people. And this is a Vietnam size loss every year!

[@sararaxter2706]

I feel like there's a lot this mother isn't saying about what went on in this "intentional community" they were living in

[@goldieslacks]

She is doing her best telling her daughters story. Her mind is going in every which way she is hurting. Be easy on her she is human too.

[@truly3743]

We all have free will. Very hard story to follow. RIP sweet girl

[@ginaboop3052]

"I have a broken heart, but I'm still here." What a beautiful way to end the video. 💔💔💔❤❤❤

[@coloradotrish7297]

Thank you for telling your experience. I'm so sorry for your loss and pray for healing. I will say my parents didn't have much money and would never let me say I would only wear green or black. My father was Russian and would not put up with disobedience. I had to wear what I was provided, period.

[@stacyjaye6350]

This is the only KZbin channel where I am sad to see an upload.

[@TexasPictures]

We do also have some happier stories - stories of victory. 😉 From Addiction to Recovery kzbin.info/aero/PLdCPA32W_p39Z8hi7xSIX3Fkqmhd7mRzj Trafficking in America kzbin.info/aero/PLdCPA32W_p38cSrYYZkYUbetem8Kbtzpp American Peace Officer kzbin.info/aero/PLdCPA32W_p39sXSZ20d3KraG42gWNu0rB Impaired Driving Awareness kzbin.info/aero/PLdCPA32W_p39ZsRl6ezU_QhWTlBOs3YVg We're also in the early stages of developing a series about domestic violence, and another about mental health.

[@stacyjaye6350]

@@TexasPictures You all are absolutely amazing! 😍💖😘

[@lelia660]

Well said, my friend.

[@kaaaylah4362]

@@TexasPictures Domestic Violence One, that's an amazing idea! Y'all are doing such a great job getting these stories out. All of Them! I'ts touching more lives & helping in more ways than any of us can actually imagine!💜🩶

[@TexasPictures]

shucks, now I need a tissue ... 😏💕 Thank you.

[@HaveFaith_11]

The man she was with needs to be looked into more!!

[@audracustis4980]

I'm so sorry for your loss it truly breaks my heart. Now days doctors have started to get strict about what they can give out to people cause they can get into big trouble as well. I've got a lot of health issues and I'm on a tun of meds to control my seizures and migraines and tmj there's to many to list. Some meds are a blessing and some can start you down the road to addiction I've been there. I'm a addict I've been clean off oxycodone and hydrocodone for 12 years now and recovery was a blessing cause I've got to see my kids grow up and I've got to spend 18 years with my husband my best friend. Thank you for sharing your gorgeous daughters story ❤❤

[@Mellyboowhowho]

I’m so sorry you had to tell this kind of story about your beautiful daughter 😢 Sending lots of hugs to you and your family.

[@JessDAblessed710]

So, is she saying her daughter got addicted to painkillers because she got a Covid vaccine? Because from what she’s saying, her daughter had celiac and rheumatoid arthritis PRIOR to getting vaccinated and that was with her being on the special organic farm diet you had her on…. I feel like the true issue at hand is not talked about in this video and I’m terribly sorry for this family‘s loss, but it sounds like this poor young lady was very unsettled-which WILL cause substance use /abuse. It seems like there is a very political agenda being pushed in this message versus the real issue. In my very humble opinion.. why do I know? I hope and pray that Rachel is at least resting peacefully now.❤

[@poempadgett4664]

It has worsened preexisting conditions for many, in fact.

[@yeahokay8229]

Exactly I believe in holistic lifestyles and treating naturally whenever possible but we’re not gonna blame a vaccine for this. She lost me at this point but I do wish her healing

[@glcmranger421]

I concur. She skirted around the real issue. Maybe one day she will face it head-on and find some peace for herself.

[@branevans3705]

The mother didn't say Rachel became addicted to pain meds because of the covid vaccine. You must've not been listening or perhaps you were listening with your own agenda. In fact, the mom indicated she didn't even know what happened. Please watch that part of the video again.

[@Lab_Analyst]

I don’t think she’s pushing an agenda, but I do believe her lifestyle has potentially made her biased in some regards. I feel for her though😢.

[@lesliemassey-or6cv]

So sad, especially since this mother really does not have solid answers. Praying 🙏🏼 for comfort and peace.

[@ambysounique4403]

Understand where she's coming from. I've seen people that are absolutely fine then once they take certain medication, like they switch they become completely different

[@karliann1]

Exactly

[@j.l.salayao8055]

That's is why my wife didn't take the jab during covid in spite of everyone around us taking it left and right and highly encouraging us to take it. We are healthy and doing good as i type this. Eat healthy and prepare your own simple whole food at home is how we do it.

[@nicoler4143]

Once they start the thing that becomes their addiction they switch. That can be money, drugs, sex, fantasy, etc

[@Craig-wi5bv]

That's bullshit...She should of taken accountability for the meds she's on...

[@maranatha5091]

I agree. My husband's coworker has had his medication changed and something else added to it and now he's getting worse. He can't remember very well and acts like he doesn't really know anything. People are blind to the fact that it's democide by design....

[@megscott222]

You gave your daughter the very best chance you could have. You were light years ahead of most people in your knowledge of the damage big pharma and the food industry have done and still continues to worsen. We live in such a cruel world where greed has totally taken over. Sending you the biggest hug from Canada, thank you for being strong enough to help others❤

[@principecaprincipeca2243]

Yes, let's get back to the dark Middle Ages. Everything was so much better back then than now. Nevermind smallpox, plague and other diseases that sow death.🙄

[@magyarmainer4692]

Well said . I'm so thankful to have a Doctor Who was a traditional doctor and now is practicing holistic medicine . She herself had a 💉injury and healed herself and is helping so many others without big Pharma.

[@Suge67]

Yeah she really didn't give her a chance at all

[@tamiewert808]

As a Canadian, your ill informed comment is an embarrassment!! Lol

[@millop596]

@@principecaprincipeca2243perhaps you should read the book dissolving illusions by Suzanna Humphries and you may change your mind about all of these ‘so called diseases’

[@TruecrimeAndcommentary]

I think Rachel’s point of view would be very, very different to her mothers, but this is a grieving mother so I will just leave it as that. I’m sorry for your loss. 💔

[@lisaquiller1535]

I am so sorry for your loss. May your Rachel rest in peace.

[@nicoles4720]

Sometimes love and understanding is needed and acceptance comes later. We all get to choose how we treat others ❤

[@chrystalmoorehead386]

P l ease do not judge , .loss is loss , grief is painful. The story of the dangers of Fentanyl must be told , It must be told to people in high positions , so they can do something about it, where it's coming from , we must fight the Fentanyl crisis !!!

[@chrystalmoorehead386]

I am so sorry for you loss , I too lost a son to Fentanyl poisoning , I know Your pain .

[@sharonmcfaul2956]

Please accept my heartfelt condolences on your loss. RIP Rachel 🙏

[@AnayhiasMimi4619]

It would be the repectable thing for those people in that house to tell all that they know!! Im so sorry for your loss

[@suzettejansen9808]

Thank you so much for sharing the incredible story of your adventurous, generous hearted daughter.You gave her many joyful, healthy years free from the debilitating side effects of a prescription mad medical world.I am sure you will spend eternity with her.Until then you are a voice of caution that needs to be heard and a huge blessing to your patients.

[@victoriarodrigues5144]

She seems like a great and loving mom but how come can one say proudly that their daughter was not vaccinated her whole life until covid?

[@Fawn91193]

That was a bad place to start.

[@mamathemeat]

Some people don’t believe in vaccines… can you handle that? Lol Geez

[@eerye70]

I am so sorry for your loss. I pray you have peace and healing.

[@JaneDoe-ip5yl]

Thank you for these stories. Important to get the word out. My heart goes out to this good mom. the free will part is frustrating. She makes so many good points, you can't make a stupid mistake anymore.

[@tonypadilla9933]

Peace be with you and your family. Thank you for sharing your experience

[@plynn136]

Sorry about Rachel's death. But she had a boyfriend who sounds like he wasn't supportive and mindful of her health issues. Sounds like she wanted to be down with him and his lifestyle. She did not want to be 'different'.

[@cocopapillon1550]

As soon as I get a notification from your channel I know the sky has welcomed another star. Heartbreaking for sure. May Rachel RIP 🙏🙏🙏

[@robineppinette4056]

Prayers to the family..i love Texas pictures they are saving people sharing these people's stories with the world.. much love Texas pictures ❤❤❤

[@TexasPictures]

Thank you 🤗

[@krystalarmstrong3181]

Sending you love and positive thoughts💖✨️💖✨️

[@bearifiablepau2095]

What a beautiful, strong and wise woman, inside and out. May your journey be so blessed. 🙏 Rest in peace, Rachel. 🕊

[@dagmaryork4940]

RIP beautiful Rachel❤ To Rachel’s mom - I hear you, I understand❤️

[@chico5817]

With all the controversy surrounding the COVID vaccine in relation to your homeopathic beliefs and training, how was the decision made to take the vaccine?

[@PragueMom]

@chico5817 what is the purpose behind your question.

[@staceymichaels9530]

the bioweapon

[@BabySmoove305]

I think she said she was old enough to make her own choice at that time, against her homeopathic lifestyle and beliefs

[@mariacabada8812]

No Vaccines ever then she got the Covid shit? Weird

[@mamathemeat]

I think this is why she called her daughter strong willed… she probably didn’t want to listen to her mom. For whatever reason she didn’t respect it believe her moms beleifs

[@thalegacy6]

God bless. Raise your children upright and teach them how to walk the narrow path.

[@branevans3705]

Ugh, so very narrow, indeed 😢

[@jenb9274]

Naturopathic or allopathic medicine…vaccine or no vaccine… rigid belief strongholds create more suffering. So sorry this beautiful young lady has been lost. May she rest in peace 🌸🙏🌸

[@evanmerrell5310]

God bless you and explanation about your daughter it’s something as mothers we never think will happen to our children I’m so sorry for your loss

[@manichairdo9265]

Deanna, I can barely imagine the the deep trauma you've experienced losing Rachel. I'm sure you'll have great connection and support from the other parents, here, whose beloved ones have died from Fentanyl. I hope you find peace of mind from the turmoil you evidently seem to suffer, still. Your broken heart stone is precious. I trust your broken, mother heart is made whole again as time goes on. Take care. Great care. ❤

[@samanthabustos1981]

I'm so sorry for her loss. My question is, what did the guy from Connecticut say to the police? He was the last one to be with her. The mom constantly says she doesn't know where the Fentanyl came from, but the last guy that was there knows a lot I'm sure. I mean his daughter drove 5 or so hours to be there, and die there. I'm so curious to know about what that guy said to police.

[@marylivingstone9815]

He was obviously a drug dealer. She didn’t drive five hours because she wanted to help him because he had been in a car accident.

[@ElanaMccullum]

​@@marylivingstone9815Thank you💯💯💯that's what I thought too.

[@kjshakurrn]

How did Rachel get a hold of and started using drugs??? I mean what happened??

[@goldieslacks]

Most likely the people she was hanging with. That's almost always the case.

[@juliebee731]

Its heartbreaking to hear so many stories of this terrible drug,i worry about my grandchildren when it makes it's way to Australia...thank you for sharing your story

[@brendar9363]

Does Australia have any kind of opioid issue?

[@juliebee731]

Yes unfortunately, no where near the level of America though

[@chriswhiteman9231]

In fact Australia’s drug supply is a billion times worse that in the US and Canada and with each country comes with its own drug mules cartels and the list goes on and on sadly but one message that will ever remain the same…DONT DO DRUGS! Because even 1 pill can KILL…

[@charlesdaubner1017]

I am so sorry for your loss, Deanna. May your broken heart mend (that would put a smile on your beautiful daughter's face)

[@rachelcarrillo687]

Thank you for sharing your daughters story she sounded like an amazing young lady and ❤ her name of course

[@jennifercaragianakos3075]

Heartbreaking 💔 There will never be a good explanation for losing your child, it shouldn’t happen! so sorry for your loss.

[@Abcd12960]

I’m so sorry for your loss. ❤

[@martyliming6171]

Sending light and love to you dear❤️

[@tracylarson7041]

Awesome thanks for sharing❤

[@duncanbarchard2669]

Would love to know her daughters opinion of her mothers mindset. Bet this would look a lot different.

[@aishlynhannah1639]

Such a strong mom in touch with the spirit. Praying for you.

[@karliann1]

❤ I have to comment again. Something is telling me I hope you read this Momma. You're absolutely correct about allopathic medicine. They just asked my 79 yr old father if he was "willing" to take a statin even though his numbers are fine so I told him read the fine print and then decide so he did and the risks outweigh the benefits. I just wanted you to know that so many of us hear you and thank you for sharing your family's story. Rest in Paradise Rachel

[@cw9039]

Yes! ❤

[@millop596]

Most dr’s are legal drug pushers for big pharma!

[@kdc3065]

I'm pretty sure Lipitor killed my grandfather. After he started taking it he gradually lost mobility and the ability to think clearly, even though before that he was a very athletic man. His symptoms got worse over time but he never stopped taking it because the doctor never told him to stop. He was over 6' tall and when he died he weighed around 120lbs. Nothing was wrong with him and he was in his early 70s. People need cholesterol to function. If you are overweight or unhealthy it messes with your balance, but going after cholesterol directly is the worst idea.

[@jfarral1229]

Rest In Peace Rachel 🙏🏾🕊️❤️

[@marymiles9922]

So sorry for your loss of Rachel 💔 You're right that kids these days can't experiment and make bad decisions like we did. Scary times and so many poisons out there. Way too many prescription drugs given to our young people along with experimental remedies. Your heart stone says it all. Thank you. ❤🙏

[@elizabethvalenzuela7379]

So sad. God bless you and keep you strong.

[@kathykay6602]

I am sorry for your loss.RIP Rachel.

[@ChronicGamer420]

Its devestating to think that 3 ppl will die while watching this episode. Sending love to the family and the team. Bless you all

[@Globelle]

God bless you and your family and I am so sorry

[@angelatucker8778]

Praying with you Mother. Please understand she loved you just as much as you loved her. As children we don't always listen when we need to but a Mother's love is able to bring us back to our senses after our trials have beaten us down. The heart stone is beautiful! I hope it continues to comfort you. Your purpose is to keep showing concern for those who can't quite figure life out for themselves. Your skills are needed in a world of people dependent on modern medicine. Remember you're never alone. I hope you continue to share your story to help others. It was beautiful how you expressed your thoughts about Rachel.

[@BlueDotRedSea]

I can feel this mother's pain and it is heartbreaking. The bottom line is that this mother lost her child and is broken hearted no matter what the cause of her daughter's death was. Shalom Rachel and rest in peace ❤

[@annabelle1471]

interesting perspectives- so sorry for your loss.

[@annabelle1471]

no offense at all either but someone needs to step in and help investigate this girls situation more, because it really needs to be

[@goddesstreasure]

Living in chronic pain is tough. I’ve made mistakes trying to get relief as well, when in truth.. we need to be gentle with ourselves and give it time to pass. Even the sun can trigger autoimmune flares. It’s difficult and we can feel alone, unheard, & isolated. Sometimes, I just need a reminder that I have support from my loved ones and they will assist when needed. I’ve also felt judged. I wish healing for this family and hope anyone suffering from chronic pain feels ok to reach out to loved ones for support. 💕

[@svmundorf]

This touched my heart 💜

[@ItalianAngel21175]

I'm very sorry for your loss Strauss' family 💔😢🙏 Thank you for sharing Rachel's story. 💖🌹 Medicine is designed to help the symptoms and not the root of the problem that in turn keeps us on them forever, keeping the pharmaceutical companies racking in money! 😠 As for fentanyl that's being pushed to kill people....period!

[@AmberU]

Im sorry its a known fact that medicine is palliative in general if someone has high blood pressure then they take medication to keep it within normal limits if they stop then the high blood pressure returns. Fentanyl is only being pushed by the drug pushers who do not care about what happens to ppl. And fentanyl is only being consumed illicitly by ppl who do not want to cope with life intentionally or unintentionally.

[@ThatGirlLib]

Not all medicine just treat symptoms for example antibiotics.

[@hollydaugherty2620]

Not true. Also, things like celiacs disease and rheumatoid arthritis don't have magic pills to make them go away forever and her daughter was an adult who refused to change her diet for her disease.

[@maranatha5091]

I hear it's coming in from the border. And it's being laced in marijuana. So many states making marijuana legal now and look what it's doing.

[@sobellet6777]

God bless you, and your beautiful daughter 🙏

[@patchesblack7490]

I'm so sorry for the loss of your beautiful Rachel. Your family is in my prayers 🙏

[@ljubishaivanovski-bb6tc]

Great mom, great doctor and great daughter!!! Wow!!! Mom did a lot for her daughter. Almost everything she could.

[@beaburt1996]

So very sorry for the loss of your daughter.

[@dolly5632]

Sounds like your daughter got tired of being in pain and took everything in her own hands.. it’s unfortunate

[@heathernicole3655]

Im sorry for your loss but the excuses aren't excusing on this one. The issue here wasnt covid, covid vaccines, prescribed medications..... it's the fentanyl. I have three auto immune disorders, had the vacs, had covid, live everyday taking a slew of prescribed medications, vitamins, and supplements. Ive not died of a fentanyl overdose because Im not intaking anything that could lead to that outcome. I hear a lot of "I don't know" here which tells me that mom wasn't really attuned to her daughters daily life and is just grasping to blame her loss on anything but the reality of it.

[@kathykay6602]

At 18 years old everybody is an adult making their own decisions.They are no longer childreen..

[@AmberU]

Agreed! It sounds to me that her daughter was in a relationship with someone using or herself experimenting because no doctor in this current state of opioid awareness prescribed her daughter fentanyl thats a fact! If she was prescribed it, it was in the hospital and NOT for RA legal fentanyl does not come in pill form.

[@karliann1]

I hear you Momma. You're a great mother and I am so sorry for your loss

[@WMofM]

I'm sorry for this lady. She's coping as best as she can.

[@belvianester6241]

So so sorry

[@protectyourself33]

The problem I have with prescriptions is we will see patients (particularly young women), get on one Rx. Then all of a sudden they have other symptoms (side effects), and that requires more prescriptions, and it snow balls. We started out with high functioning healthy young women with some stress or anxiety from college, who within 2 years are unemployed at home and completely unrecognizable. The medicalization of normal products of the human condition have helped fuel this fentanyl pandemic. The American obsession with throwing a prescription at every problem is tragic for the very people who we are intending to help.

[@radicalcartoons2766]

There's a documentary on KZbin, made around 2020, called "Medicating Normal". It talks about exactly this, cocktails of drugs.

[@tinalindsey1598]

It is China sending fentanyl across the border trying to kill Americans. Can’t blame fentanyl on doctors.

[@terriealabama7612]

I agree, but, let’s all be sure to not shame people really in desperate physical pain, or group the entire issue of multiple scripts into just a drug side effect issue.

[@drintx5734]

That’s right, 💯

[@janiceharris1812]

You are 1000% correct.

[@hopemares8296]

I would of investigate the boy she was with more. He was the last one with her he had to give her something.had she got medicine somewhere else she would of died there.

[@a..r.9341]

Rest in peace, Rachel 🪷. Lots of love to the mother and rest of the family ❤️‍🩹❤️❤️.

[@Lovinmyplants]

I’m sorry for your loss. I love the broken heart 💔 I feel your pain.

[@morales1961]

This women is speaking the truth. She lives in reality while most people posting on this channel live in fantasy land.

[@kristinedrake925]

Thank you for sharing your story of your beautiful daughter and also thank you for saying that kids do make mistakes and in this world they can no longer make mistakes because one mistake can cost them their lives I get it don’t do drugs but a mistake should not cost you your life May your daughter rest in peace

[@therealbanna8472]

That was so beautiful especially when she say “ I’m still here with a 💔”

[@dlvox5222]

The problem with this type of thinking is it becomes very exclusive. Balance is critical in life. Communes and cults aren’t conducive to balance.

[@GMSKYWATCHER]

Such a great woman, mother, doctor with 2 home births and trying to heal the body naturally, rather than being a drug dealing puppet of the petrochemical poisons of the pharmaceutical industry!

[@edc9864]

I'm so sorry for your loss. 💔