FENTANYL KILLS: Katie Kennedy and Shawn Dewey's Story

A mother, Shannon Earnshaw, and a grandmother, Lillie Compton, share their story of losing two loved ones to illegally manufactured fentanyl. Illicit fentanyl is a dangerous, life-threatening drug frequently found in other illicit drugs and results in the death of 200 people per day in the US. This is just one of those stories and delivers an urgent warning to avoid all illicit drugs.
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[@alliseeistrouble3621]

Whew, this one gave me chills. I'm a trucker with Fedex, and i live in Wyandotte County. I used to struggle really badly with insomnia. I've had friends offer me pills. My nerves won't allow me to take pills from them. Watching these videos, it's definitely confirmed that I never will. My condolences to their families.

[@jacquelinemurray2249]

Two Beautiful People. Two Beautiful Souls😰😢 💔!!! JKM

[@rumham7466]

Yea in the past we’d get pills from friends or someone here and there. A xan. Maybe a perc. And not even anything crazy, or having addiction. Just some dabbling. Or taking something to ease anxiety if the dr wouldn’t help. This was almost 10 years ago. I can’t imagine if this was going on then. A lot of us probably wouldn’t be here. I’m not a parent but it must just be so frightening to worry about this with your children.

[@Mrs.Rodarte]

Have you tried melatonin gummies over the county they put me to bed sometimes when I can't sleep also boil water with lettuce drink just the water with honey and lemon and it knocks you out at night. Hope this helps God bless.

[@pdig2963]

I lost my daughter on September 29th 2023. She also died from fentanyl 😭 RIP Carrie Lynn Hawk Gregory 08/10/1981 - 09/29/2023 Forever 42 😢 She was my only child 😭

[@shaylynneshelley6976]

I’m so sorry for your loss 💔🙏

[@Barracuda73handful]

I’m so sorry for your loss.🌹

[@GreenEyez0480]

I am sorry!

[@Stevie-hn7mp]

So heartbreaking 💔. This is so terrible. Condolences to you. Our young people need to be more aware of this drug . So scary 😢😢

[@cadillacdon1105]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🫂

[@debikarolewicz7875]

I lost my son Brian Todd November-15-2023 to fentanyl poisoning. He did drugs, he's been battling the addiction for a while but I know for a fact he didn't want to die. My heart aches for y'all. We are broken, we're in this horrible club we didn't want to be in. Prayers 🙏

[@angelabordack]

I’m so sorry 🙏

[@christiangirlforhumanity3853]

I am so sorry for your loss.🤍🙏

[@Leasagreen]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm a recovering addict myself. Its a battle for sure.

[@JNew2020]

Prayers for your family, I am so sorry for your loss.

[@ThatMetalConcertGuy]

Damn. I’m sorry . May peace be with you ❤️

[@robbheidinger3172]

These ladies are worth listening to, in that they don’t use the victim card with their loved ones. It is a disease that led them to this unfortunate end. Thanks to both of you.

[@spivey6245]

Absolutely 💯

[@Globelle]

I lost my stepson at age 19 and now my biological son ran across it while doing something else or what he thought was something else and instantly became addicted and is in rehab for the second time now. This is the most evil drug. God help us allGod help us all. I am sooo very sorry for your profound loss.

[@kathykay6602]

I pray for your stepson and for you to have peace.

[@user-ki6os9sm6n]

Any opioid is evil. They grip you tight and make you feel there’s no life without it.

[@natalienelson8681]

I’m so sorry. May Jesus give you strength to endure what is ahead. I pray for your son. And you and all who love him.

[@HelloHello-zf2sv]

Living in active addiction is so exhausting. I did it for almost 11 years. I am so lucky that this was before fentanyl. I probably would not be here if it wasn't.. Your son has to want it so bad for HIMSELF. If he isn't in rehab for himself then unfortunately it won't stick. I hope it all works out. Please remember to listen to him and be there for him in that moment and not show negative judgment. Prayers your way.. Also I am sorry about your step son..

[@pennwoman]

My understanding is that he will be most vulnerable physiologically to an accidental overdose after he gets out from rehab. He will need to know that & be especially careful. Lost my ex like that.

[@jackiefeliciano718]

How could you turn someone away that is trying to get help. This healthcare system is so broken. I am so sorry for both your loss.

[@nunyabusiness7927]

My wife and I spent 100k out-of-pocket last year on drug treatment programs for our son. We're not wealthy people. We had to take out a home equity loan to pay medical bills. You do whatever you can as a parent to save your kids' lives. Heathcare for addicts is exorbitantly expensive.

[@oreocarlton3343]

@@nunyabusiness7927 why dont the churches in America organize something probono? Resources are there

[@TexasPictures]

Some churches in America do.

[@Rollacoastertycoon]

No accountability here with these people. Everything is always everyone else’s fault . How do you have two grand kids due? What’s up with your family bro

[@TexasPictures]

Rarely do any of our storytellers direct fault anywhere other than to their loved one. They share what they've learned, where they see problems, contributing factors, but not usually fault. Your comment seeems like projection.

[@2gritty]

rehabs turning people away is disgusting

[@1203yoyoful]

It’s all about the money and business no compassion.

[@sasskvetch8617]

Lawmakers have been defunding health and welfare institutions for decades (because it's "socialism" to care about people), meanwhile allowing pharmaceutical companies free reign to push addictive pills and insurance companies to deny payouts. THAT is disgusting.

[@fritzfxx]

You think that's bad, wait til you see what some places do to the people that get in. Was literally left to die in one of those places, and my story is far from unusual

[@LilithsCosmicLounge]

@@fritzfxx What happened to you? (I’m sorry if it is too personal to ask) I thought rehabs helped ppl 😞 I am sorry you went through that…

[@karendalsadik7119]

Not all rehabs even have decent programs. They use the clients to work events. They keep the money

[@georgewest9998]

I live in Kansas and I know this person that's been busted for sales at least five times.he finally went to prison for six months. He gets out and now three people are dead due to him selling this poison. An 18 year old girl died in his driveway. he gets arrested and his rich family bonds him out. Why aren't the police and judges not doing their jobs. I'm so sorry for you losing you son .

[@selenasparks5932]

Im from Kansas too. Where is this happening? Sounds like the same situation that happened in Ottawa with someone under the age of 25 who’s been dealing it and multiple people have died but he’s never been convicted or proven to be the provider of the fent that has killed

[@TexasPictures]

We shot this story in Topeka.

[@georgewest9998]

@@selenasparks5932 this person I'm talking about is from Manhattan Kansas.he is back in jail for failing conditions of bond.

[@Blackcatt704]

Government officials won’t do a damn thing until it happens to their kids, their loved ones. They talk a good talk but when will they start backing it up!?!

[@robertsole9970]

The government can’t stop people from doing dumb things. By now, we all know NOT to take fentanyl pills or any pill bought on the local corner.

[@lonnievisch6009]

So very very sorry for you’re loss. The government should act on this terrible drug which cost so many kids their life😢😢😢

[@bufordteejustice1119]

What can the government do?

[@sherirottweilersforever7772]

The open border could be shut to stop these drugs from coming in.

[@basbleupeaunoire]

@@sherirottweilersforever7772 Drug smuggling is as old as drugs. This "open border" fixation is a waste of time.

[@happyheidi747]

My heart breaks for these ladies 😢

[@tonimurtagh7141]

I was put on fentanyl as a patch for pain medication and only had the patch on for one day and overnight. The next morning I was a walking zombie and all I wanted to do was sleep so I took the patch off and never put another on thank god. I'm so sorry to everyone who has lost someone due to this drug

[@916familyfun2]

I was just wondering that if the patch had the same kind of effects because I know that it was used or is maybe used medically still..

[@brittneytrine6325]

@@916familyfun2not the same fentanyl. The street drug is made illegally. It’s similar in effect but it’s not long lasting and very strong initially. Fentanyl patches are far more safe compared to the shit the make on the street. Dosage isn’t the same every time either

[@JamieSativa]

Darn, that’s the same patches they’re trying to put me on.

[@joeroganreviewexperience9964]

Used to get the lollipops back in day ,I don't think they make anymore.

[@lostairsky6573]

@@916familyfun2the effect is less because it’s time released and first given in low doses mostly to cancer patients.

[@HeleneLouise]

Thank you for warning others. I'm very sorry for your loss. I didn't know anything about Fentanyl before I started watching this channel a few weeks ago. Two years ago my mother broke her back and was not being given pain medication at all. I briefly considered trying to find Percocet and tried to find someone to buy it from, but was unsuccessful finding anywhere to buy it. I had no idea this could have happened.

[@jessicalink9863]

the medical system is horrible. People who need pain relief cannot get safe pain relief because doctors deny them due to the government coming after doctors.

[@crustinagohard9049]

Oh I'm so glad you couldn't find any and that this channel has brought you awareness on this subject 🙏

[@sarahlarson5665]

I thank god for your mother’s sake you were unable to find any pain medication. Unfortunately a lot of this epidemic is driven by people not being prescribed adequate pain relief as well 😞 I have known of too many instances where people have had to buy pills off the street because Dr’s are too afraid to prescribe, some of these cases have ended with tragic consequences 😞

[@inthechairwithcloochy8102]

What a beautiful pair of women. They are the root system to their family. The impact you will be making not just to STOP a person loose their life but also to GUIDE a grieving family through the shock and pain of loosing someone. One of my oldest friends lost her son to Fentanyl poisoning, a very cruel way to take a life. The police/government need to set up task forces to EDUCATE as well as try and STOP the import of Fentanyl. Huge Love and Prayers from Ireland XOX

[@CherylLarson-nf3np]

Lost my daughter to t Fentinal this year After being in rehab. Being clean She was found Unresponsive She was🎉31 My heart goes out To😂 Al of you

[@Pink_143_6]

I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending condolences, prayers and love your way 💖🙏🏼💖

[@audraarndt1824]

Xo ❤❤❤

[@edda682]

Awful, sorry.

[@ssourrgummiez]

i'm so sorry for your loss .. i know that doesn't ever take the pain away, but please know you aren't alone.

[@christiangirlforhumanity3853]

I am so sorry for your loss.🤍🙏

[@jonbrowning8693]

My son passed away from a one pill kill. Actually, a quarter of a pill kill. 3/9/23 forever 27. My beautiful boy! I'm thankful he was an organ donor. I'm thankful the DEA has investigated the dealer, and she is being charged with Involuntary Manslaughter. My life will never be the same. He was my boy, my Momma's boy. I'm thankful for and very proud of our relationship. He was trying to get help and died at a sober living house that only had 1 dose of Narcan and didn't know CPR. BEWARE OF REHABS AND SOBER LIVING HOUSES IN ARIZONA. They aren't audited enough. This Momma will never enjoy another holiday. I will never see my boy fall in love and get married. I will never get my mother/ son dance at his wedding. I will never be able to love my future grandkids. Fentanyl has stolen and is poisoning a generation of our kids. R.I.P BRADLEE MOMMA LOVES YOU AND MISSES YOU EVERY SECOND OF EVERY DAY!

[@TexasPictures]

Naloxone is the active ingredient in Narcan and is also available in many generics as a nasal spray. In fact, the brand name Kloxxado delivers a higher dose of naloxone than Narcan (Kloxxado-8mg per dose, Narcan-4mg per dose). Naloxone can reverse an opioid overdose if administered quickly enough. Some areas have Naloxone available in the brand name Narcan or generic versions available for free. It is important to recognize that Naloxone is the drug, Narcan is just a brand name. Whenever someone uses the word "Narcan" in place of "naloxone", they're devaluing all the other equally effective brand options and promoting a specific pharmaceutical company.

[@melissamuirhead6587]

The death of so many young people is so sad & horrific. It is also sad for the elderly who are forced to stay in great pain because doctors are too frightened to prescribe the necessary pain medication due to fear of loosing their license. Doctors are supposed to "do no harm " There are old people forced to endure excruciating pain due to these poor young people losing their lives prematurely. Vaping kills young people too, yet there is a vape store within 2miles of one another all over the place. Condolences to all who have lost a loved one...😔

[@principecaprincipeca2243]

It's not only the elderly. There are millions of young and working aged people suffering from severe chronic pain and can't get help because people are abusing these drugs that are someones medication. People are taking their lives because they can't handle the pain without proper pain medication.

[@branevans3705]

As a mom of a recovering heroin addict (my daughter), I feel your pain. I mean, any mom should. Last year, one of her closest friends died from fentanyl poisoning. I literally pray every night for my daughter.

[@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

[@natalienelson8681]

This may be the saddest story of fentanyl poisoning I’ve ever seen. The boy just wanted to get a few hours of sleep. I’ve been there. I’m so sorry.

[@marymiles9922]

Heartbreaking 💔 So sorry you lost them. Thank you for bringing more awareness to this tragedy/epidemic.

[@olives2426]

thank you ladies❤ lost my brother to fentanyl poisoning. prayers ❤️‍🩹🙏🏻

[@lopopachope]

They really need to make a program that can get into locked phones that’s accessible to all law enforcement in suspicious death cases. You would think in 2024 we would have the technological capability to do that.

[@LSTAR06]

Wow… 😢 I can’t imagine losing two young members of your family to this horrific epidemic. Stay strong and keep working to get the word out. I don’t do drugs but I talk about the stories that I hear from this channel all the time to anyone who will listen.

[@papamingo]

Beautiful and brave women. Thank you for sharing your story.God bless them both.

[@catnipbarbie]

I'm so glad both mom and grandma are doing to bring awareness. I have a neice that needs help and she has also been turned away from help. I pray that something changes soon because this drug does not discriminate and is taking away our babies at a time when mental health is through the roof amongst young adults. Are children are not disposable!! Something needs to be done.

[@sandylipscomb7003]

Recovery Centers are so very expensive 😡

[@joeygarcia946]

I’ve been showing my daughters these videos , very brave parents for sharing their stories

[@HelloHello-zf2sv]

Yes keep showing them. Its so hard to have kids these days and not constantly worry when they are not home. I have made myself a broken record with this stuff. . The thing that seemed to really put fear into my youngest was showing him a picture of just how LITTLE it takes to kill you... Its awful horrible junk and way too many young people are having to be buried by their parents.. It is really my worst fear... So yes you tell them over and over.. anything..

[@Barracuda73handful]

I have been sharing these for years now. I’m so sorry for their loss’ 🥺

[@ImsunaSong-gw2gs]

Stay away from all substances is best.

[@candycakes3886]

IF only it was that simple.😢💯

[@natalienelson8681]

He ran out of his prescribed med for sleep. I’d ask a friend for one pill of the same if it meant sleep to be able to work.

[@alisonwonderland8680]

​@@candycakes3886 I've always refused drugs from the age of 14. It's not hard. Why do you find it hard ?

[@seagullsg784]

Unfortunately hardly anyone has that genetic set up

[@420bluntly_]

@@natalienelson8681honestly your comment is kinda dumb don’t even ask your friends for a pill cause they can even get you liked And they don’t know what’s laced with it

[@robindelude3787]

As hundreds of lives are lost to fentanyl each and every day, our government stands by and does NOTHING. It is beyond despicable. I’m so sorry for the loss these two women have experienced. No parent or grandparent should ever have to bury a child.

[@creativeperspectives2712]

I just stumbled upon this video and this is all so sad. It is high time that the government made health care free including mental health. Mental health is a huge part of addiction. I finally had Covid last year after staying low for years and I am down 10k in medical bills even though I had insurance.

[@nicholenux968]

I lost my brother on 5-25-20, memorial day. I was waiting for him to come to our BBQ, instead I had to identify his body. HE did NOT want to die. He was only 44 yrs old. Addiction is devastating. My mom has been an addict for 40+ years... it affects EVERYONE in the family. It's a disease, NOT a choice... RIP Johnny 11-16-74/05-25-20

[@JamieSativa]

It’s a disease that a person chooses to catch by playing Russian roulette. It’s like licking a toilet and crying about e-coli or hepatitis. Worst part is most of them come from great families and gave strong support systems.

[@deanawells4395]

When is the government and or elected officials going to do anything about this 😢.

[@ASMRFoodieEats]

They'd rather push other agendas in the school. I totally agree this should be the number one agenda and message being told to the kids.

[@avlandscaping8592]

“After” everyone is dead ☠️

[@timmywitty1432]

Where do you think the fentanyl comes from?

[@VisibleMajority]

Never. They created it.

[@gogreen7794]

Who do you vote for?

[@amandaparfait9468]

6 months apart. God bless & heal this family

[@newzealandfromadjimini2cor452]

The only way to stop this is for the kids to know not to do drugs. Period. Its the old adage .. if there is a market there will be a supplier ..... $$$$$$.

[@melaniesenecal7153]

I just want to thank you both for sharing your stories. I have 3 kids, one doesn’t live with us anymore and I know he enjoys himself at parties but because of your experiences I was able to talk to him to really be careful. I’ve taken the time to talk to my two teenagers about not accepting any pills from anyone not even Advils, I told them to take them at home. I might be paranoid but it’s breaking my heart to listen to you both. I’m in Canada and we have a lot of similar stories here. A young boy lost his life on December 21st 2023, he was 15 years old. His parents and siblings decided to share his story. One pill and he was gone. Thank you so so much for sharing you are both so strong and courageous. Warm hugs from Canada.

[@AstinzWorld]

Sending your family so much love and prayers... Thank you for sharing your story. I had a cousin pass away from Fentanyl in 2023 of May I cannot imagine the pain of losing a child. Prayers that God holds you and your family tight. 🙏🤍

[@kimgearhart9505]

I am so sorry for your losses, I will pray for strength, understanding and healing for all of you.

[@themessiahsdaughter]

This story breaks my heart. I have so many friends that passed away. I'm just sad my condolences to all the family and friends to all the victims of this deadly drug

[@janetwalker587]

I'm so sorry.....

[@angieb2930]

This is such a sad story. I think a big issue though is normalizing buying pills that are not prescribed to you because you can't sleep or feeling stressed ect..If you buy pills on the street.. God knows what's in them..yes, not enough is being done to stop fentanyl..but it the pills or drugs weren't taken in the first place, then the fentanyl wouldn't be killing all these precious young people. May they rest in peace.

[@mtnshelby7059]

This.

[@deborahhoward5471]

I have stressed to my teen and pre-teen: do not take. TYLENOL from anyone else. Nothing. Nada. If you need Tylenol, you go buy it from the drugstore, open the sealed box / container. And you take NOTHING else. I won’t allow my children to be prescribed ANY narcotic painkiller (for wisdom teeth removal, etc) after watching so many of these videos. Just frightening. Unfortunately I’ve added to my younger one’s anxiety by stressing the dangers of fentanyl to them, but I feel I have no choice.

[@dorcastaruvinga7199]

Exactly

[@gabrielleandrew542]

Incredibly sad story . These poor women ! The grief is extreme . The story of the grandson is just so tragic . Twenty years ago … even ten … this would be unthinkable. There is evidence that many such pills are now contaminated with substances which the consumer does not know they are taking . Ingestion of one pill can be lethal and the last thing a person ever does . Just shocking and action needs to be taken on a government level to combat this

[@user-gm1tn5qv5q]

My boyfriend died in June 2023 because of fentanyl. We were making plans to get married and move in together. Couple days before I found out, I felt something bad was going to happen. Couldn’t shake the terrible sadness in my heart. It’s a real feeling! Couldn’t shake off the feeling. I tried to call him, text him he would not answer. I then received a voicemail 3 minutes long from his phone 😢with nothing but movement and some people talking. Later found out that was the time he was found in his room. His son then called me and told me he died. They found him on his knees holding his arm with the needle. The pain in my heart is still there. I think about him everyday 😢😢 So sorry for anyone that loses a loved one because of drugs. Don’t wish that pain on anyone.

[@TexasPictures]

Thank you for sharing.

[@slipperyscammer2381]

It’s so sad but the tons of poisonous fentanyl flooding across the wide open border is done on purpose by current government in White House

[@JamieSativa]

Did you know he used? Did you use?

[@kathykay6602]

Not my kids.Not in this town.Unfortunately they happen closer to us than we think. RIP Katie RIP Shawn.

[@davewielhouwer11]

God bless you mom and grandma. God bless the memory of your children

[@alisonp3398]

The fact that we find a way to house truly evil people and give them all the comforts they need, some for life, but we turn away people looking for help due to lack of funds, is disgusting. There has to be a better way for everyone to be able to get treatment! This country has not done enough to create awareness of this issue and to give help to those in need. Ladies, I am so sorry for your losses. ❤🙏 I applaud you both for empowering yourselves after your losses so that others may be saved.

[@kristiwilkinson5121]

I've watched many stories, they are all heartbreaking. This story though, this one was very different, got chills. So sorry for your loss, ladies, thank you for advocating.

[@BluStarGalaxy]

I have watched numerous of these videos. It seems weird why all these young people are getting single pills for sleeping, anxiety from friends. Why not just ask their parents to get some pills at CVS or Walgreens. It's just so sad and so avoidable and I feel bad for the families that have to go through this.

[@gogreen7794]

Maybe they should try something other than a pill first, even properly prescribed.

[@millenniumtowerskelton5143]

Awareness needs to get out to our kids. No street drugs are safe. It does not matter if your best friend gave it to you. NOTHING IS SAFE! Please learn from these heartbreaking videos. It can be you or your loved one. This channel is great. Thank you. Peace and Love to this family. God loves you. 🙏🏻❤️🇺🇸

[@TexasPictures]

Thank you for your comments.

[@patchesblack7490]

Anyone reaching out for help should receive it, if they can afford it or not. Most of the time it's not easy to ask for help and to be turned away is just disgusting. Fentanyl is the most evil poison. I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm praying for your family. Thank you for sharing your story. R.I.P Katie and Shawn 🙏🙏

[@carlallison6775]

My heart breaks for Grandma Lilly. I'm a 48 year old man, and I feel your hurt in these videos. Know this. Katie and Shawn are both saving lives with their stories getting out. Frankly, I could have easily found myself in both of their situations in my teens & 20s, but us older folk never had to deal with this. I want you to know that I am praying specifically for you. God Bless YOU and your family.

[@kimsteggall718]

I’m truly sorry for your loss 💔Sending you and your beautiful family so much love and prayers 💯🫶🏽🙏🏽❤️🫶🏽🙏🏽

[@lopopachope]

I’d say that the only solace that I can find in any of these young people dying from fentanyl poisoning is that they just went to sleep like normal and didn’t die a violent/painful death :/ but that’s little comfort in any of these situations.. RIP

[@ginaboop3052]

These stories are all so heart breaking as is...but you could feel the Grandmother's pain...We cry with you ma'am ❤❤❤

[@Lomojo31]

We all know growing up that street drugs and any pill someone just hands you might not be safe and potentially laced. Whether it's fentnyl or salts or whatever makes it cheaper, it's a risk. If you choose drugs it's just a matter of when.

[@nancypettitt1211]

Prayers and love are with your family. Please be gentle with yourselves and take care.

[@patriciadrewes1112]

I lost my daughter and only child. She had no clue she had been given illicit synthetic fentanyl. These kids are being deceived and poisoned.

[@PatriciaIacono-ov6nx]

I’ve been watching these videos and I’m so glad these brave parents are telling their stories about their children and the poison that’s killing them. I’m in California and it’s a huge problem here too. My 33 year old son struggled with disease of addiction for years. Countless rehabs, sober living, etc. His drug of choice was herion. He got off that but turned to meth instead. Cheaper and easier to get I guess. He never touched fentanyl. On January 2, 2002 he was discovered deceased in a park. The meth he smoked was laced with fentanyl.and just like that my baby was gone forever. The people who lace drugs with fentanyl and the people who sell them are murderes. Period. I know I’m part of a club no one’s wants to belong to. Thousands and thousands of parents who have lost their children to the poison that is fentanyl. The pain is relentless. I drive by that park all the time where he died. A park I took him to when he was a little boy. Never did I dream he would die there. To the parents in the documentary keep doing what you’re doing. Tell your stories and I’ll tell mine and maybe together we can help change this crisis or maybe just save one child.

[@BigFineXOXO]

Thank you for sharing your story. Sending love and light to your family 🫶🏾

[@dellahicks7231]

My hat goes off to anybody that can put their pain and grief aside, so they can advocate in their loved ones memory. In this family it is two. Bless this mother, grandmother and community for recognizing the difference they can make in a life. Be at Peace Katie and Shawn. 🕊

[@katherinetreiman9480]

Thank you for your education and advocacy work

[@martyliming6171]

God bless you and all of your family🙏🏼 I am so sorry for the losses you’ve endured. Thank you for spreading awareness🙏🏼❤️

[@xav9258]

The US Health System is a disgrace, but our one in Britain is catching up fast. My heart goes out to all the youngsters who are passing away due to this drug.

[@daisybuckner9281]

This is so touching and these are informative!! From KC, MO so this is close to home.

[@melaniemiller8795]

May God bless yall and thank yall for all you do to raise awareness of this horrible drug effects ❤️💜

[@mtnshelby7059]

The common denominator often is aquiring a prescription drug through nonprescription means. Yes I have insomnia too, I get it, not fun, and I don't take pills for it. But if I did they would come from a pharmacy not a friend.

[@gogreen7794]

I find that half of a Unisom (an OTC) does the trick for me. Maybe anyone suffering from insomnia should try that first, maybe even a whole Unisom.

[@LadyG1]

Definitely getting this word out. After watching these heartbreaking stories, makes me hope so many people can join this cause

[@CL-og6yp]

You ladies will make a change and by bringing awareness you will save lives. God Bless you with peace and strength.

[@shelby329]

I’m so sorry! ❤❤

[@freedompittman2576]

So sorry for your losses. I lost my daughter Hailey from this poison in May of 2021

[@scratchy1704]

Absolutely heartbreaking 💔

[@lillylynn3370]

Absolutely breaks my heart!

[@deborahhoward5471]

Don’t take pills unless a doctor prescribed them to YOU and you picked them up at a pharmacy in a bottle with your name on it. Period. Full stop. My kids are tired of me telling them this but I don’t care. My mother prayed every day that my sister and I wouldn’t get involved in drugs (which we didn’t - I’ve never even smoked weed) and now I pray the same thing for my two children. All of these videos are heartbreaking.

[@JillCrato]

I'm getting to the point where I'm even afraid to take my psych meds that are prescribed by my psychiatrist and filled by my pharmacy! I don't trust anyone anymore!!!!!!

[@Ceci_et_Cela]

My husband and I lost a good friend to fentanyl 5 days ago. When will this ever stop?

[@sandylipscomb7003]

SO,SO SAD😢

[@obi1k0001]

I am so sorry for all the family's that have lost loved one's, you all are in our prays

[@annegleason8442]

I'm sorry for your loss!!!

[@moniquegarcia1011]

My heart bleeds for this family and all families going through this. Lord comfort them in their time of need. Amen.

[@BIGMUKKYPLUS4]

This heartbreaking 💔the value of a dollar is more important than a person life 😢😢🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@sonshinetres4541]

There should be a huge campaign right now warning against taking pills from the streets, there should be PSA on TV and radio, these stories and videos should be seen by everyone in this country. Who is going to take the reigns? Law enforcement? Federal gov't? Some organization or establishment with resources for reaching the masses needs to take on this cause. The public needs to be informed and educated. Broadcast the message during the Super Bowl. It only takes a few minutes but someone needs to take the lead on this.

[@URALandME]

I just had the come to jesus with my 17yo daughter bc of this so hoping at least 1. Sorry for your losses. Couldnt imagine.. your strength is inspiring

[@BR17117]

Such a sad story but so beautifully told. I'm so sorry for your loss. 🇦🇺❤

[@cathy5070]

Sorry for your losses but please know your educating people will save lives❤.

[@sherrianderson3014]

Just Heartbreaking 🥺im so Sorry

[@Rp-pc1rl]

Oh man, this made me cry listening to grandma say she went crazy hearing the news. I list my 20 year old. It's a pain like no other pain. Drug use is a choice, not a mental illness. I do not mean any disrespect to the mom. RIP to the both of the people that list their lives to the plague that is destroying this country.

[@aliciau7439]

I lost my daughter to fentanyl sadly as well I'm so sorry for your lost trust me it doesn't get easier when you loose a child

[@cynthiajones4689]

Lord Have Mercy On Our Love One’s. We Have To Pray Daily and Definitely Talk To Our Children About This Evil Poison and For The Demons Who’s Selling This Poison To Our Children Just Remember That You Have an Expiration Date and You Will Suffer For All The Pain You’ve Caused To Others😢😔

[@themessiahsdaughter]

Please pray for all

[@TheIddieMorris]

Sending love and prayers to these ladies.😢😢🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@robinlanier6886]

My sis in law lost her 41 y/o son due to meth laced with fentany. 10/31/23. She is lost without him. RIiP Justin. 💊💔

[@ellenhaas3769]

Addiction comes from untreated abuse. It’s generational. I hope you and his sisters are getting mental health care.

[@lynnscruggs8105]

I am so very sorry for the both of your losses 😢

[@chastity5214]

Im so very sorry for your losses😢 I cant imagine the pain you feel

[@traceyszostek6264]

Loving prayers go out to both of you and your families ❤❤❤

[@sharonmcfaul2956]

Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of Katie and Shawn🙏 RIP Katie and Shawn

[@georgia1191]

I am so sorry for your loss. This is sad I’m so sorry!

[@hollybland9928]

This broke my heart, my sincere condolences.

[@og6015]

So so sad. The grandmother is broken. Losing two grandkids sux months apart will break anyone😢

[@MsAlexis]

God bless the family I'm sorry the have to experience this pain...

[@myreasonforlife.9511]

Happy Sunday Texas .. Boy what a Domino effect it causes everyone. My condolences. Love and Light 🕊️

[@MKL1971]

I just wanna hug them both and never let go

[@donnaturpin5995]

2 beautiful ladies! There are no words of comfort. I wish there were. ❤❤❤❤ hugs and prayers of comfort!