The Day My Sister Died

Our story is unfortunately the story of so many others. I share it in an attempt to bring awareness and hope to those dealing with addiction and substance abuse. My sister passed away on February 9, 2014 of an overdose on Heroin. She was a beautiful and bright 22 year old young lady when she left this world. Her memory is not forgotten, and we use what we have learned to try and help others that struggle like her. In the video I mention the non-profit started in her honor. If you want to know more or help in any way you can go to the website:
www.Butterflyba...
or check it out on Facebook at Butterfly Backpacks, Inc.
Hold your loved ones tight and tell them you love them. No day is guaranteed.
You can also keep up with me on my website where I post regular blog updates:
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If you want to contact me, reach out at: [e-mail]
About Me: My name is Morgan and I am a mom of four lovely children ages 9, 5, 2, and one month old. I am staying at home full time this year with my two youngest, but I have also been a middle school English teacher for 10 years. I love making videos in my spare time about my faith as it lived out in our lives.
I have quite a story as so many others do, and I want others to know they are not alone. If you have experienced divorce, death, job loss, moving cities, depression and the incredible redemption of God in your life, “You are not alone.” We each have a story to tell, let me encourage all of you to start telling the world yours.

[@dianecooper936]

You didn't fail. She didn't fail. Your parents didn't fail. I pray that you know that.

[@jeffb549]

I am so sorry sister

[@marycook1644]

Being bullied was a contributing factor !

[@martikagarcia2655]

EXACTLY 💯

[@tracyhills1337]

Prayers, not your fault

[@dianecooper936]

I feel it's human nature to need someone to blame. From personal experience from my fiance's overdose back in 2005 it was totally different with his family. They never felt they failed him even though he was thrown out of their home, his mother told me to never allow myself to love him because he had 1 love and it would never be me. I didn't quite understand why she would say that to me but after dealing with his addiction for the next 7 years I can remember thinking back of her words when things were bad or when he relapsed again but I also know how truly powerless he was over his addiction. No one ever grows up and says "I want to be a drug addict when I grow up" it happens to everyday people. Our husbands, wives, brothers, sisters, mothers and fathers. He hated his addiction. He hates what it done to his relationships with family but I know in my heart that I never let him down nor did he let himself down. He was sick. He was the best person I ever knew when he was sober and when he was in active addiction ( which was 90% of our 8 year relationship) he was still the best person I've ever known but a person who was sick and had a really bad problem. I understand through loss why one may question themselves about what they could have or should have done or if we let them down and I know we never let them down because we loved them even when they didn't love themselves. Prayers for healing for you and your mom and dad. I'm sure your sister is so proud for using her story to maybe change just 1 persons life.

[@debbieflaherty4846]

“Always speak kindly. You never know when the words you say to someone....might be the last thing that person hears.”

[@Sunnbuzz]

My best friend passed of complications to her drug addiction, her liver was failing but she didn't know, for 2 weeks before she slipped into a coma her behaviour was eracitic but not due to drug addiction but due to her body failing to make insulin which slurs speach etc - everyone thought she was on drugs but it was the 1 time I knew she wasn't I even took her to her, piece of shit Dr (it will take too long to explain what he did but he should have lost his license). We saw each other almost every day, talked everyday and lived on the same street, traveled, everything, everyone thought we were sisters of course when she was using I was always frustrated with her and trying to "save her", The night before she slipped into a coma she had asked me for some pain medication that I had from a dentist appointment that I never took, she was in so much pain and I said no I cannot give it to you, she was begging and crying and I lost my temper with her, finally I said I've had enough I'm going to bed and she said to me "What you don't love me ?" I stopped smiled to myself and told her of course I love you, I'll see you in the morning, she said promise? and said yes I promise. The next morning she was unresponsive and I called an ambulance, she never regained conciousness, her bile duct had become blocked, her body went into sepsis and she slipped into a coma. 5 hospital visits in 2 weeks no one took her seriously but while she was in ER hooked upto 7 machines they told she must have been in incredible pain. Our 17 year friendship could have ended so different, I was with her until she passed away at 39, Now I ALWAYS pick my words when fighting with someone, you never know

[@pamelajordan2890]

Yes kindness is the answer..i

[@thetruthdatedr.4766]

😔

[@patriciagoh5]

You are a beautiful articulate young woman who loved and supported your sister. You did not fail nor did your family, your sister tried but in the end she could not come to grips with her demons. She is finally at peace, and you can rest assured you did all that you could do. Do not grieve for her for as i mentioned she is free of the demons that plagued her and peace is hers....love

[@partheniaorr8991]

Amen

[@tanyahart2396]

I escaped my addiction. I was trapped in pure misery for 20 plus years. I have no desire to continue to live miserably. I have almost 4 years clean now and OMG I wouldn't trade it for nothing in the world.

[@brandysmith5073]

Yaasss! Just hit 6 years this month. Feel the same way. Good for you! That's awesome. 🙌

[@lisaj9466]

That's awesome! It gives me hope for my son, he's 40 ,been doing dope for 20 plus years, I'm trying to convince him to go to a one year program, but he is resisting so I cut him off financially, im not helping him get high but will help him get clean..I lost my 30 year old son 5 years ago and my middle son is a struggling and wants to be clean..I thought I was a good mom but I guess not having all 3 of my sons on drugs..

[@tanyahart2396]

@@lisaj9466 he gotta figure that shit out on his own. It's so hard to decide if you want life or death. No seriously, it's an actual delimma. I wish you would call me or contact me again. This disease is amazing but it's the recovery that is so damn awesome. [e-mail]

[@NickanM]

CONGRATULATIONS! ❤🌻❤

[@sherryholland8564]

Congratulations keep it up !

[@rachelvillavueva9096]

Every night and cold, rainy day, I think about my daughter who's my addicted loved one. I miss the real her and I love her so much. I have so many wonderful memories of her. She's homeless and doesn't want help or any recovery program. When I try asking her to please get help, she ignores me and walks away from me without a word. If I ever see that miracle of change for her, I will scream God's name louder than I ever could and embrace her over and over again insanely and fly to the moon with her. I love my little lady. Thank you for sharing your story and my condolences for you and your family ❤.

[@melissahurd6624]

PLEASE GET HER HELP. EVEN IF SHE'S UNWILLING. YOU CAN HAVE HER UNVOLUNTARILY COMMITTED. I KNOW THAT SOUNDS HARSH. BUT SWEETHEART. THIS MAY BE SOMETHING SHE REALLY NEEDS. THE TOUGH LOVE IS WHAT ADDICTS NEED SOMETIMES. I WAS AN ADDICT TO PAIN MEDICATIONS THE SPINE DR PUT ME ON. BUT THANK GOD I'M NO LONGER ON THEM. BUT PLEASE PLEASE EVEN IF YOU HAVE TO GO TO THE MAGESTRATE OFFICE IN YOUR TOWN. AND EXPLAIN YOU BABIES SITUATION . SHE DESPERATELY NEEDS THIS. AND TRY TO FIND A REHAB PLACE THAT CAN DO AN UNVOLUNTARY COMMITMENT. THIER R PLACES YOU CAN FIND IN THIS COUNTRY. I FEEL SO BAD FOR YOU AND HER. BC THIS IS A DISEASE. AND WE CAN'T BREAK FREE FROM THIS TORMENTING MONSTER ALONE. WE ADDICTS NEED SOMEONE TO HELP US DO THAT. AND WHEN SHE DOES GET CLEAN AND FREE FROM THIS MESS. SHE WILL THANK YOU FOR IT. TRUST ME. I'VE SEEN SO MANY PEOPLE OVERDOSE FROM ADDICTIONS. AND IT'S SO MUCH HARDER TO SEE THAT THAN TO SEE THEM IN A LONG TERM REHABILITATION CENTER WHERE YOU KNOW THEY'RE SAFE AND GETTING THE PROPER CARE AND TREATMENT THEY NEED TO BREAK THROUGH THIS MESS. PLZ SWEET MAMA. DO THIS NOT ONLY FOR HER TO BREAK FREE OF THIS HORRIFFIC MONSTER. BUT FOR SAVING HER LIFE AND FOR YOUR PEACE OF MIND. BUT MOST OF ALL PUT HER IN GODS HANDS. I PRAY GODS HEDGE OF POWERFUL ANNOINTING DELIVERING REDEMMING PROTECTION AROUND HER. AND GOD PLEASE REMOVE ANY AND ALL INFLUENCES SURROUNDING HER. GUIDE HER IN LORD IN YOUR PATH TO LIVE HER LIFE FOR YOU. GIVE HER YOUR GRACIOUS PEACE AND JOY SHE NEEDS IN HER LIFE. COMFORT HER AND CARRY HER IN YOUR MIGHTY HOLY AND GLORIFIED MERCIFUL LOVING ARMS. SURROUND YOUR LOVINGLY FAITHFUL ANGELS AROUND HER. AND SEND HER BACK TO HER MAMA AND HER SWEET LIVING FAMILY. IN JESUS MIGHTY HOLY AND GLORIFIED MERCIFUL NAME I DO PRAY AND ASK ALL THINGS. HALLILUIA AMEN ❤ 🙏 🙌 👏 ✨ 😌 ❤ 🙏 🙌 👏 ✨ 😌 ❤ 🙏 🙌 👏 ✨ 😌 ❤ 🙏 🙌

[@rachelvillavueva9096]

Thank you for sharing this prayer for my daughter. I appreciate the guidance and information you have provided for me. I will always accept positive feedback and information and have hope. Each day I pray for her and a miracle 🙏. I ask God for His strength for her and me because being her mother has been the most painful. Especially, I am not well. Thank you ❤.

[@jerryesquibel143]

I copied and pasted this to you. I wrote this to the KZbin subscriber. I just wanted to tell you that its brave people like yourself that reaffirm addicts to like myself that our death are often instant, but the grief is forever for those we leave behind. I was an addict for almost 30 years before I hit what I like to call the bottom no one can imagine. I had been homeless for 7 years, 1500 miles from home when somehow 2 police officers saw me right after I overdosed. I was dead for 9 minutes before help arrived and I was give the life saving shot. I'm from Texas but I was in California without ID or anyway to communicate anything after I was taken in. I'm one 6ft tall and I only weighed 125lbs. For a man that is literally a weight that itself is fatal. But my family had hired a detective and got a led that I was in SF. After 2 weeks in IC they found me and after 4 weeks in the hospital, they flew me home. I had to stay in a treatment/mental facility for 6 weeks before I could go home. Because of being dead for so long and the lack of oxygen I'd lost the ability to speak like an adult, but with therapy all that I killed slowly returned, and as of 2 moths ago I celebrated 10 years sober. Thank you for your story and I'm sharing it with my entire NA group!

[@everybodybeauty5499]

I lost my sister to overdose. I'm raising her daughter and hope to make her proud. God bless your family 💘

[@nattyophelia7879]

I also lost my little sister to an overdose. Thinking of you ladies ❤️

[@mollyv8b705]

My heart breaks for both of you. God bless you. 🙏

[@styxvxn4435]

God bless you and your family! I think that's so sweet!

[@chrisfragomeni6744]

You, young lady are as stand up as they get!

[@tinacollins9213]

I’m so sorry for your loss

[@Iris-gy2mi]

Take away message: Be kind, you never know what someone is going through. The world needs kindness. ❤

[@Yeshuasgirl]

Yes!!! Amen sister

[@adventureseeker9800]

Agreed!

[@jennb1768]

I work at the hospital and see people die on the daily, the families are heartbreaking. Please don't judge others. You have no idea what they're going through

[@debibarrington4697]

Everyones suffering in this world

[@brandyyolidio4213]

Yes, thank you for saying that❤

[@jessicae5849]

I lost my son and only child Tyler September 30 2019 to fentanyl poisoning. Tyler thought he was getting heroin and got pure fentanyl. Tyler battle addiction for 6 years. Forever 22 Forever Young

[@micalah8282]

I am so very sorry! 😭

[@irenecaissie]

I lost mine too fetnol

[@juicyjules7409]

Ugh so sad sorry 😔 my son s name also

[@jehouse61]

People in back alleys are just as important as people in nursing schools.

[@Kristie2ful]

Amen

[@emimagination]

This

[@Susanarylander]

You’re missing her point entirely.

[@carollewandowski7192]

Agreed. But it is too easy for people to judge....perhaps rationalize. I always think...but for the grace of God, there go I. 😢

[@user-zh6rw2xp2z]

I lost my sister 13 years ago at the age of 49 and I miss her every day 😢

[@shannonhinton3907]

I'm a recovering addict. My deddy always said butterflies are loved ones visiting us. God bless yal.

[@Kristie2ful]

I’ve “always” believed that as well. Never told it but always had a feeling. Seems like your dad is/was one of the best! I wish you ALL the best ❤

[@SittinNBitchin]

There were three of us kids...I lost my youngest brother September 2002 to overdose. He was 31. I lost my middle brother March 2008 to heart attack. He was 38...my life has never been the same. Since 2008 I've been diagnosed with Chiari Malformation and Muscular Dystrophy. I battle depression and Bi-polar disorder on top of that. It's a struggle daily but I'm here...still breathing...still holding on. Life is what we make it and I choose to make mine beautiful ❤

[@karinugrin6364]

I also battle chiari...you can dm if you need someone to talk to 🧡

[@stellacelestino5751]

I'm really sorry. God bless you and your family.

[@Sharon-pb7so]

My son just had brain surgery a month ago for Chiairi Malformation, he's in his early 30s. His surgeon was Dr. Karin Muraszko at the University of Michigan. She's one of the best, if not the best in the world for that surgery. I urge you to think about having it fixed.

[@karinugrin6364]

@@Sharon-pb7so i like the name of the surgeon ! 😊😊 i also had chiari surgery when i was 21 years old(now im 27) and its much better 💛

[@johnhuber354]

God Bless You. I’ve been Struggling since I Lost my Sister To Cancer, Oct. 24. She suffered for 10 years.

[@Seagull_flyby]

I too am your sister. Sober and clean for 13 years, 11 months, 3 weeks now....by God's grace ... and a group that was willing to show me a better way to live. I lost a brother to cancer. It is sooo hard. But you can be happy again. It's your choice. Love to you!

[@Tryp-j9d]

YOU am a DOPE!!!

[@khananme]

​?????? Not nice.

[@ENPSAN]

I live on Mexico, so sorry for your loss i was addicted to meth my parents locked me up in a rehab center here in México here the things are different they locked me up just Like jail for a year helped me a lot wasnt comfy but i made it i hope any addict out there makes it Like me 3 Years sober

[@LifeandLilacs]

What a very difficult journey you have been on. I am so glad to hear of your sobriety and I know your loved ones are rejoicing. My mom used to say that she would be relieved if my sister were arrested because then she would know she was alive and safe vs. the unknown. We miss her dearly and as long as you have breath in your body, there is such hope for your life. Keep doing what you are doing.

[@agfp2000]

God bless you .

[@JaneDoe-ip5yl]

👍good for you

[@johnmcdonagh50]

👏👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮👍👍👍👏👏🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🥳🥳🥳

[@sheilagravely5621]

Congratulations. Stay strong.

[@sunshinepride3798]

im so sorry. my mother died 2 months ago from the same thing, best wishes im so sorry -a random 12 year old girl on the internet

[@genevievematte9048]

I have deep feelings of empathy for what you are experiencing now. I just wish this negativity will not linger in your soul for life. Please try to set yourself free of memories that bring you down(and this will take time)because it can only bring you in a similar path! Please say NO to drugs that may be offered to you one day…it will be a critical moment in your life. My prayers are with you! I say prayers because each one of us has a guide(invisible to the eye)in the divine world that hears us and waits for us to believe in them. They want us to talk to them and ask for their help. Your course of life is a very challenging one and for this, you must turn to your real creator….I hope someone in your family has talked to you about some of this. If not, there are plenty of proof of the divine and you can even look up the amazing amount of NDE stories on KZbin. Keep your courage and chin up and be sure you are not alone, we are all in this with you. With lots of love and affection…

[@WatcherOfCrazy]

Babygirl, please do not walk the same road as your mother. You don't have to and you are worth more than that. I pray comfort, peace and wisdom over you.

[@lavonnebrown4751]

If no one else has asked...as a mother...are you ok?

[@stephaniebarrett6921]

Please take care of yourself! Be strong because you are worth it!!!

[@anon-w9l]

So sorry for the loss of your mother 😢 You were worth getting clean for and I'm sorry your mother didn't/couldn't do that. You deserve(d) a loving parent to take care of you. Wishing you the best.

[@carynroxburgh1184]

What a strong young lady to even drive the car God bless you with healing Amen

[@LifeandLilacs]

Thank you and thank you so much for watching. Blessings!

[@michaelgonzalez9867]

@@LifeandLilacs )0vhvvhvu

[@tm13tube]

I’m sorry for your loss.

[@SUPERSPAZD]

This is heartbreaking, while also being full of so very much love and hope. ❤️ Your sister was absolutely beautiful, and I am so immeasurably sorry. This video ... your words .... and the foundation you mentioned ..... will truly impact and help many lives. ❤️ Sending you and your family my deepest heartfelt condolences and so very much love. ❤️

[@a.m.thomas9366]

Yes, she's a strong young lady.

[@GDJ1957]

What courage it took from this young lady to tell this sad story. May God bless this family for the rest of their lifes. Drugs are destroying many young people in this country. We must put a stop to so many drugs coming into this country illegally.

[@barbikayler40532]

I lost my son in March of 2016 to addiction. Every day of my life is a struggle since then, I will never be the same. Much love to you and your parents. ❤

[@abby7356]

I am so sorry you lost you’re son. It really hurts to lose someone you love so much. I hope you find peace! You are loved!❤

[@brittneyadams3943]

You will see him again.

[@user-bz7of5qz9g]

I have 3 daughters 2 of them struggle with addiction one with weed and pills the other with weed and alcohol me and there father dont drink or smoke or pop pills they are adults into there 30's they live with my sister and i were tired of it because i have 2 very young grandaughters that belong to my 33 year old daughter and they see all the crap that goes with it i stay because of the children to give them a sence of normal both my daughters work full time jobs and pay bills the girls have everything they need and want except a sober mom.

[@user-bz7of5qz9g]

I hate addiction. Im sorry to every family that has loss a loved one because of addiction.

[@theresaann7388]

I could imagine You ever been the same again After a parent or sibling dies.. And his got to be one of the most loneliest feelings in the world, That no one else feels that way, And it will never stop feeling that way.. I pray that it gets easier for you. God bless. Teresa

[@peacemusiclove8693]

Oh sweet girl, you couldn't have saved her. She had to want to save herself. My heart goes out to you and your family. I'm so very sorry.

[@LifeandLilacs]

Thank you so much for watching and your kind words. I am at peace now and truly understand that I couldn't have really done anything differently. It's a question we all have to wrestle with in tragedy. Blessings and light to you.

[@Momma-angela]

@@mikobears8439 you’re a good mother, try not to be so hard on yourself. Trust me when I say it most likely was nothing you did or did not do. Addiction sneaks in and robs people of their life and it’s awful. Morgan is correct when she says it happens to many people that look like you and I, just normal everyday people, sadly it can happen to anyone of us and does everyday. I say you’re a good mother because you have stepped in and taken your grandchild and I just pray that someday your sweet daughter will be thanking you for doing that, thanking you for loving her enough to help her with her baby when she needed it. I don’t know you, but my heart goes out to you and I pray your daughter recovers. 💕 @Morgan, I’m so sorry you lost your sister, you’re an awesome big sister, I wish I had had one like you. Thank you for sharing your story, I know it has and will continue to help many people. 💕

[@anndaniels3545]

@@mikobears8439 you did the right thing getting your granddaughter- in your 💙u know this. Your daughter needs to get clean- so she can be a mother. You cant do drugs and raise babies. Don't buckle, maybe with her child gone she can focus in the mirror at how being high took her chi)d away. When she gets clean then she can have the child back. But you must take care of your grandaughter first because she didn't have a choice. Your daughter does. Much prayers and good luck to your daughter getting clean! P.S. you didn't do anything wrong hon. Stop it. Addiction is a disease

[@belmum1689]

@@mikobears8439 My sister is a meth addict and she also suffers from mental illness when her daughter was 11 months old she would imagine banging her daughter's head on the wall to shut her up, so she told our mum her daughter grow up living with our parents, now over 20 yrs later that sister is now a proud nanna.

[@rachelbass7914]

Life and Lilacs you are a beautiful soul! Please take care. Lord be with those who have lost loved ones and comfort them in their darkest hour. Thank you for the life of Maegan Mills, and the hope that we will one day be reunited where there are no more tears or pain! Be with each one of her family members, her brother, he lovely kind sister, her mom and dad Lord. Heal their broken hearts and give them renewed hope fresh every morning. In Jesus name I pray amen. Beautiful

[@RuthMaish-fy8wl]

My beloved Sis Janet Hall passed from away from drugs and abuse at 37 Years old, I get heart broken ,So Thank you,Yes I agree

[@RuthMaish-fy8wl]

😢❤

[@RuthMaish-fy8wl]

Janet left six children behind ,Her eldest daughter had to pull the plug🌹🦋😞

[@printartvideos8717]

Sorry to hear about your sister. My 21 year old daughter has been clean from crack cocaine for over a year now. She spent 6 months in jail after her first relapse had her robbing stores for goods to sell. She has two kids, one she barely knows, and consequently we barely know. My first grandson. :( Drugs cause a life of pain for these young women, and it devastates the entire family. We pray every day that my daughter stays clean this time.

[@westcoastgirl]

I lost two younger sisters to Cancer . You never get over it you just learn to accept it . It will always remain unresolved .

[@dimitrakapa4887]

I lost my sister nine years ago...she didn't woke up one morning...life is so unfair! She was only 30....i will never forget her ..never stop loving her too..! God bless their souls 🙏

[@yunengdahl3675]

Hannah, if cancer runs in your family, please consider getting you and other siblings checked for the cancer gene. My mom and 2 of her sisters died of breast and ovarian cancers young. I got breast cancer at 44. I did the genetic testing and sure enough, i have the BRCA-1 gene mutation. They know exactly which sequence has the mutation, and my brother and sister also got tested. I have been cancer free for 6 years after chemo, radiation, double mastectomy, and a complete hysterectomy. Testing gives you peace of mind and your doctors the ability to screen for the earliest possible detection.

[@Ugandangirl]

So sorry

[@kristinberdis2827]

I lost my oldest sister to cancer too. She was 12, I was 8.

[@Debbie.Softie]

Thank you for sharing your story. I'm so sorry for your loss.

[@Andys61724]

I cried hearing this. I know it was hard but I think you're so brave telling her story. It needs to be told. I'm an addict and you helped me. Thank you

[@LifeandLilacs]

Thank you for telling me this, it means so much to know her story can help someone else. Stay strong and keep fighting for your health and life, get any help you need and don't be afraid to reach out to others. You are too important not to. God bless!

[@mm369]

Brave of you to tell her story, addiction is no joke. She knows you all loved her she just couldn’t control her demons but doesn’t mean she wasn’t a good person.

[@raziarana6946]

So sad to hear about your sister story

[@hannahwilliams865]

Apparently you don’t know or understand addiction. I promise you the addict doesn’t wake up everyday and say I want to be an addict. I hope and pray you don’t ever have to go thru someone you love being an addict. Addiction is a powerful thing. The addict can’t control the demons, which is the addiction. She wasn’t selfish, she was battling a demon

[@jayallen5312]

Absolutely

[@noreenlewis660]

Joyce Anthony Have you ever had to go through anything like this family has done? These are people who are hurting and going through something that has changed their lives forever. They knew Megan and lived along side of her addictions, but in all of that they never stopped loving her, supporting her in her lows and rejoicing in her victories. They deserve better than your nastiness and narrow mindedness of something that you clearly have NO understanding of. Have you stopped you stopped to think these people at all or are you one of those who think they can say whatever they want because you feel your better than others? I wish you well and will pray for you asking that God open your mind to the suffering of others. May I suggest you read Luke 18:9-14. It may help you understand yourself a little better. Blessings ;)

[@lorettaheath7819]

@@anndaniels3545 Exactly !!! How rude of her..Morgan do sad for your beautiful sister lost.....

[@e6344-d7e]

❤️ My son is a recovering fentanyl addict. Thank you for your story. I’m so, so sorry for your loss. Hugs. 😞❤️

[@1prettygirl87]

I lost both of my parents and many friends to addiction. My husband is fighting an addiction. My own butterfly tattoo is tired and worn. And just when I nearly lost all hope, here you are. Thank you for sharing her story. Your story. Our story. Most of us love someone with an addiction. Together, we are never alone. 🦋🦋🦋

[@samanthasmile8150]

Sending you love xxx

[@hellenmota1542]

@@samanthasmile8150 plllLLLLlllll

[@brandyyolidio4213]

Oh my, So sorry for the losses honey...Please be kind to yourself, I know it gets hard but you are worth it and needed ❤

[@numbernine3436]

Sending hugs ((💜))

[@Butter-go7ih]

Get rid of your husband. Why would u put yourself through that shit. Addiction is going to claim your whole life and you never touched the stuff....sad

[@amyberg1977]

I lost a brother to an overdoes, he was an addict for more than half of his life. He died at 61. His life was hell, the struggle is real, he did not want to be an addict. God bless you and your family.

[@alleaufihreposition]

Me too. I lost my little sister when she was 19 years old to an overdose.

[@judybrown1810]

My son passed away from mixing meds. It was an addict. He had 4 prescriptions he took.

[@germangonzales2008]

@@anneodowd2020 Nope I'll leave peacefully when the drugs take me. Thank you, you're a kind woman. God turns his back on all of us, if he were here, he would be someone I would hate. You on the other hand, might be able to actually help people, live long.

[@lorig1087]

@@germangonzales2008 Hi, I just wanted to let you know that, God and Jesus are real, and they love you! This world was/is tainted by satanic freak's!! Please taper, slowly off! You will feel better and better! I will pray for you!! 🙌😢🙏🙏

[@ailleananaithnid2566]

And we still know fuck-all about addiction, why it happens & how to treat it effectively. 12 step programs help some, but the stats are dismal. Really sorry for your loss. It sounds like your brother fought the good fight.

[@tyoung521]

My daughter passed away from a drug overdose on January 21, 2018. She left a 7 month old boy behind 😢. There isn’t a single day where I don’t cry for her 💔. Sorry you lost your sister, she’s beautiful ❤️.

[@megancheyne3496]

😢 how terrible, that is so sad.

[@micalah8282]

I am so very, very, sorry. 😭

[@uglywatchtower3299]

@ tracie john 5:28,29

[@clarewelter2207]

I am so sorry for your loss. I lost a brother who died from alcoholism. Praying for God to give you strength everyday.

[@daniellecrawford6933]

I lost my daughter Tiana 3 years ago

[@davidlenik9204]

What a strong, eloquent and intelligent young woman you are. Thank you for sharing your story, sending love and prayers to you and your amazing family

[@SusanLlewellyn-pp2xn]

I agree. ❤ lovely young lady, I wish her peace, love, joy....

[@jessicawoodsum3523]

This is very important to say because I am a recovering addict from heroin as well and I am working on 10 years clean and I have 3 beautiful kids and 2 grandchildren and I thank God for my sobriety and family God Bless you and your family RIP to your sister...

[@crystalcotton5012]

Congratulations on your sobriety. I am also a recovering addict 3 months from having 4 years in recovery. Rip Megan fly high baby girl.

[@genevievefougere7604]

Jessica Woodson dont know you but you should be so proud if your self in a recovering heroin addict first time I've written it down and even though I've stopped I have a brother and sister who have said untruths about me to my nephew and niece and they have badmouthed me and hurt me but I have given up making them happy and just living my life the best I can good work Jessica

[@jessicawoodsum3523]

@@genevievefougere7604 thank you that means a lot its it's not easy it's possible

[@anndaniels3545]

@@genevievefougere7604 hey lady! Trust that it doesn't matter what people say. Your nephew & neice will figure it out on his/ her own! Just stay clean and screw the folk badmouthing you. Just wait.

[@kdt789]

Ive got almost a year! Good for you! God is good!

[@kelligreer3975]

I’m so sorry. I also lost my sister to addiction. My twin sister. It also started in high school with drinking, later prescription drugs and ended with meth. Her ex- husband introduced her and it seems he just wanted her to be the bad parent as he was well informed of her addiction personality. I’d do anything to have her back! Life isn’t fair!

[@hownwen]

I'm a recovery addict/ alcoholic. 10 yrs. Sober. If I ever started heroin, I would surly not be here.....sorry for your loss💙😔 thank you for sharing 🙏

[@nancys6004]

I’m listening to your story as my sister is dying from cancer. I am so sorry for your loss. Your sister was beautiful and so are you. My condolences to your family especially your parents. Rest In Peace Megan. She’s with Jesus now.

[@user-tk1xd9js1z]

I hate cancer.

[@wanda7519]

I’ve known lots of people with addictions and some of those were family members sad to say. You can only do so much and so can they the addiction does the rest. Prayers and miracles are the main help you and God can give and the rest is faith 🙏🙏🙏♥️

[@april6461]

Idk how i got here, but I'm balling my eyes out.

[@LifeandLilacs]

I am so glad you are here and took the time to hear her story. Thank you and God Bless!

[@kutinnayoung337]

Me too I cried right along with her God bless them all

[@lorraineross7779]

Same Here!

[@yenstar2497]

Same 💖😢😢😢😢

[@michelewilson3737]

Me too. Have a friend who just left behind 2 young boys and a wife . Addiction is a terrible thing.

[@MK-hz2bn]

My son in law passed away almost 2 yrs ago to a heroine overdose. He left my granddaughter behind. It’s tragic.

[@susiearviso3032]

I was one of four daughters. My mom was a drunk. My dad and i were pretty close and he would tell me I was to never use drugs or alcohol. Because I favored my dad, I took his advice seriously. My three sisters became drug addicts and alcoholics. Sorry for your loss.

[@SHurd-rc2go]

Don't anyone tell me there isn't a genetic aspect to addiction. I'm very old, have lived in 3 countries, have seen it everywhere, and in my own family. 4 generations.

[@infowazz]

@@SHurd-rc2go both of my grandfathers were pretty bad drinkers. one died in his 40s so i never met him. my parents didn't drink that much at all due to what they saw. i drink wine every night now. it became a gradual habit and i know i can't sustain it forever. i never thought about cirrhosis of the liver until i stumbled on a video somewhere. some people get injured much faster than others. luckily i got bad hangovers from beer so that delayed me for many years. then i got into vodka and switched to wine as if its healthier smh. alcohol is a poison to our bodies, period. alcohol companies, police and hospitals all profit from it so there isn't enough information or restrictions out there to reduce the consumption.

[@elizabethdecamp5312]

Oh how sad 😢💔 . you are not alone. My 29 yr old passed away May 21 . I feel ur pain. She is beautiful. She's in Heaven☝😊 she's made wholebut she is missed😢💔😢😢 take good care. So sorry for your loss😢💔🙏☝💓

[@Me-ru6cl]

@@infowazz very true Jon...hope you’re well.Will be praying for you.

[@Bernadettemarie1959]

@@SHurd-rc2go Yes. Sure. I've always only dranked beer because I get tired of the taste. Both of my parents were alcoholics and I was not taking any chances. My brother is losing the battle right now; he is retired (64) and is drinking the rest of his life away. We have same mother but different fathers. His father did not drink. My father died from drinking. I left Detroit at 20 years of age... I passed on the drugs. Now at 61...62 later on this year...I'm just very thankful for everything...

[@rhwinner]

Nothing worse than losing a son or daughter. God bless you and your family. Your sister is in no more pain.

[@LanieBee724]

God bless you! I was your sister...I've been clean for 5 beautiful, hard years. The support I had from my family is what kept me fighting. I thank God every day for my life and my family. I am a woman who had an addiction...it no longer has me..God bless your sister and your family

[@LCHH]

Beautifully said...it really does all come down to the choices we make.

[@taraalan1131]

Well done x

[@LanieBee724]

@@taraalan1131 thank you!

[@marykincaid7477]

Well done 👏

[@LanieBee724]

@@marykincaid7477 thank you..honestly I promised my mom on her deathbed that I would never touch it again. .I can't break my promise to my best friend!

[@jennyfurr]

“It was one choice, one relapse...” Coming up on my 3 year anniversary after alcoholism nearly killed me, these are the words I’ll remember. I’ll remember these exact words if I ever dance with the devil entertaining the thought of catching that buzz “one last time”. All it takes is ONE bad decision. One.

[@oldspiritart]

I’ve got more then 20 years sober, you can do it. I drank a half gallon of rum and more every week, it’s seems like a bad dream now, long gone though, and powerless over me. No matter what happens, I’ll face it sober,and clear eyed. Yes, one bad decision is really all it takes to fall right back down to the very bottom. Bless you for reminding me how strong we can be. And bless you for saving yourself😘

[@IDF45]

@@oldspiritart I’m five years alcohol free, it’s a better world I’m in now. Bless you, stay strong, God has us in his arms....

[@kimmie965]

jennifer kallem i was one also i was one for about 3 or 4 years me family went through hell i was mean they said i went into rehab left rehab thought i was ok then found myself doing it again this time i checked myself into rehab oh my family was mad at me stayed there oh gosh this was so long ago but i think i stayed there 4 about a year then left have not touch the stuff again i have not touched it since 1994 i am so proud of myself

[@jennyfurr]

@@IDF45 And to you as well! ❤️

[@jennyfurr]

@@kimmie965 Congratulations Kimmie! ❤️

[@natalieread789]

I remember “the call that changed everything” too.

[@wendyfiolek5914]

You didn’t fail. You loved her and you really tried to help her. You did all that you could. It’s hard helping people who don’t want to be helped. My heart goes out to you and your family. I’m so sorry for your loss.

[@rosemarysullivan484]

You are such a loving sister. My heart goes out to you.

[@siggylou4149]

I'm a recovering addict.i cried this could been my family talking about me.everyday is a struggle

[@kass_G59]

I understand what you mean 100%. I’m really proud of you, never give up ❤️

[@kass_G59]

@Mike Martin What happens when god doesn’t listen?

[@billbaggett41]

He always listens we just choose not to listen free willl.

[@billbaggett41]

My baby girl died 6 years ago March 27 from snorting heroin with fentanyl it was peaceful she layed down next to me in bed sd I dnt want to do this anymore slipped into a coma then died a year and 2 months earlier her fiance shot himself in the head in front of her ils jill not bill.Gob bless your family

[@kass_G59]

@@billbaggett41 I’m so sorry to hear that. I was addicted to fentanyl for a long time, it’s a horrible addiction. I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. I hope she’s at peace now &watching over you. ❤️

[@kelleyzelek725]

I know that you might never see this message but I lost my son almost 6 months ago due to a overdose...He HATED HATED his addiction but he could not break through...One day if you want his story I will be glad to share this if it would help someone else..I am so sorry for your loss!!

[@LifeandLilacs]

Thank you so much for sharing. I can't imagine the pain you feel and I pray God's comfort for you and your loved ones. The more we share stories like this, the more we can help others. Don't ever stop sharing and thank you so much for watching my sister's story. God Bless!

[@bigkow105]

Kelley Zelek I also lost my son nearly 4 months ago due to an overdose. I understand the pain and the loss you are feeling. Life and Lilacs thank you for sharing your story. Praying for you both to have the strength to face each day.

[@bethetruth6428]

Sorry and condolances Kelley :'-( xoxoxoxoxoxo

[@johnmcdonagh50]

God give him a good bed in heaven 🙏🙏🍀🍀 you truly are a strong mother and lm sorry for your loss 🙏🙏🙏🙏my friend 👊 🙏🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮👍

[@suzie830]

Hugs and love to you Kelley❤❤❤

[@50hershey]

Honey none of you failed not even your sister. I believe she is in heaven with God and is no longer suffering from her addictions. And yes your story is beautiful thank you for reaching out and sharing it. You will continue to help others with your love and support! Thank you and God bless you and your family!

[@trustissues8891]

I could feel the pain in ur voice😔 I am so sorry for ur loss.

[@LifeandLilacs]

Thank you for your kind words

[@stacieshaw2032]

I lost my 24 year old sister in 2002 to heroin overdose and it still feels like yesterday ... 😞 ... I miss her everyday especially as I’m getting older she was my baby sister

[@LifeandLilacs]

I am so sorry for your loss. I definitely feel the loss as I get older and reach new milestones and memories. Praying for peace for you and your grief

[@erinlawson2895]

I’m so sorry. I’m 42. How old are you? I’m afraid this is going to happen to my brother. I don’t know how it hasn’t yet. My dad got him on crack at 18. He’s 37 now & my dad committed suicide

[@aprilrutan3608]

@@erinlawson2895 , my heart hurts for you, and I will keep you and your son in my prayers. I have lost so many friends/family to this insidious disease. My best friend and her husband, who both were incredible parents, had great jobs, etc., both got addicted due to prescribed pain pills. Sabrina died at her daughters´ home (one was 19 the other 17 and still in school and they found her). Their dad was in jail when their mother died. He got out and of course, is back in, no for a long time. The oldest daughter (now 20) and her boyfriend, who surprisingly are stable and mature and doing well, just had their baby last week. They are natural parents and I feel great about how their lives are going. However, all I can think about this whole time is that Sabrina is not here to see her granddaughter and what a great grandmother she would have been. Even through many prison stays and her addiction, she managed to be a mother to her girls. They loved and respected her at all times.. In fact, the baby´s middle name is Sabrina. I love these girls and this baby and will do all I can to be a surrogate g-ma. But, like I told Sabrina (as we had a very blunt friendship, no lying. Until the last year, she admitted to me everything she had done or was doing, not just the drugs, but behavior-wise.), ¨I cannot stop you from using, I cannot make you stop. I will not enable you. If your kids need food or clothes, call me for that and I will make sure that is taken care of, but you will not get cash, nor will you get bills paid. That would just free up money for you to buy drugs.¨ Even though I was somewhat harsh, I was always there for her, and she would call me in spite of me saying no to her request. I miss her daily and I wish she was here for her grandbaby, But, I am so grateful she is out of the pain she was in emotionally. She, like so many others, would quit, be doing great, and in one day relapse. She was sober for 3 years one time! Like Meagan Mills, she was clean for awhile the last time, she loved to work out and started back at the gym 3 days before her death. In less than 3 hours she went from being clean and sober to overdosing and dying on the bathroom floor. I am telling you this because there is nothing you can do to change the course of what your son is going to do. Just make sure he knows you love him, but hate his addiction. Write him a letter with all of your feelings, love, happy memories, sadness and feat now, etc. Maybe it will hit a nerve. If not, please know you have done all you can, you are dealing with a walking chemical, not your son. I pray that you have the strength to try to get him in jail for something because sometimes that is the safest place to be. (see Linda Spinks reply). Miracles happen every day and I have seen some of the most severe addicts get clean. So, never give up hope, but PLEASE, for your sake and sanity, make him live on his own, do not give him food, money, etc. I am only saying this out of 15 years of dealing with and working with addicts. My prayers are with you and all those, both addicts and those who love them. Sincerely..

[@anndaniels3545]

@@erinlawson2895 pray and pray and pray. God will listen and help u

[@anndaniels3545]

@@aprilrutan3608 so true, jail sometimes really does save lives. Addicts get clean and healthy!

[@gurubhaikhalsa9337]

You were a Rock of Gibraltar when they needed you most. How lucky your family is to have you!!

[@traciesharpe4169]

Im a recovering addict. I want to thank you for sharing your story. Tell your Mom she inspires me to do more for the next suffering addict. Hug and my prayers to you and your family.

[@elizabethspehr4146]

I'm so sorry for your loss. My sister died May13, 2019. She was an alcoholic. I am so grateful to God for the love that brought her to me and for the time I had growing up with her. Death is never victorious over love and she is alive in your hearts. Thank you for fighting for your sisters life.

[@sitarivera8952]

You guys did not fail. You all did everything humanly possible to help her. Please don't blame yourselves. Your sister just wasn't strong enough to beat this demon known as drugs, may she rest in peace.

[@lauera1000]

I am so so sorry for your loss. You have an amazing descriptive ability to tell a story. If you can tell this story without falling apart like you have. I think you should look into telling stories or reading books online something in this field.

[@blessedtrinity9664]

My uncle is at rest now from being addicted to alcohol he clinically died 3 separate times before may his gentle soul be with Jesus Christ. Amen

[@soozfitzpatrick7738]

Bless you and your Uncle.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@danithefiend6167]

I lost my sister, Megan Lynn Campbell to overdose on January 12th, 2019. I miss her every day. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@jackburton2148]

So easy to forget that everyone has struggles. So much goes on in every individual's little bubble and we have to be kind to each other.

[@j.whiteoak6408]

Yes, we all struggle - and people should definitely be kinder to one another! It would make those struggles so much easier to bear : )

[@debbievaughn258]

❤️

[@debbievaughn258]

@Darren Schnieder ❤️

[@debbievaughn258]

@@j.whiteoak6408 ❤️

[@bridgetriley8239]

I lost my oldest daughter, it will be 2 years April 7th...there are never any words or deeds that change the tremendous pain only love and prayers! Love and prayers to you and your family! 🙏🏼💔❤️🙏🏼😪

[@elizabethfuller5508]

I'm so sorry for your loss 😢😢💔😭😭😭

[@lizmarsili397]

I am so terribly sorry. So much love sent to you.

[@christy7270]

Sorry for your loss. From a mom that knows your pain. Know your not alone. God bless

[@bernadinesands408]

I'm so sorry. May 6th will be 2 years since I lost my daughter. Incredibly, this 2nd anniversary is hitting me harder than the first.

[@lisascott2449]

I’m sorry for your loss. God bless you

[@myrialynn]

My brother died November 2019 of an overdose, he was clean for over a year... one relapse and we lost him. I think everyday about if I had just grabbed him and made him stay with me that day.. Your story was almost exactly my story - I just sat here and cried for you, and your family.. Thank you for sharing this. ❤

[@nattyophelia7879]

My sister also died in Nov 2019 of overdose. She had relapsed after being clean for almost six or so months. It was the worst experience in my life. No one should have to go through what our families have.

[@robingardella6240]

You poor girl, I am so sorry. ❤️

[@user-wo8yl2qh3l]

What a brave and articulate person you are Morgan. Thank you for posting this heartfelt video. I hope that it will make its way to those who will be helped by your message. Deepest blessings.

[@addyant6]

This made me sad. I hope you know that she’s watching over you, full of love.

[@ldcemw]

My cousin died in Louisville 2 months later due to heroin that my brother and nephew gave him. This was hard to watch. 🦋

[@lynneshively3790]

I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your parents did not fail. You did everything you could do. Please don't beat yourselves up thinking you failed her. You didn't.

[@darlenemiller3996]

May God bless you and your family with peace and comfort. You all loved her with all that you had. You may be weeping now, but joy WILL come.

[@lynnecarnivale5085]

Amen. Wonderful comment... truth! God bless them. God bless you too Lynn with an "e"! 😊 Peace, Lynne 🍃💜🍃

[@hattiecat_9743]

Agreed 💜

[@bonnieikamas1201]

You blessed folks did everything that you could have done; you’re still continuing. I’m sharing your story. Thank you!🌹

[@merideewilson555]

Have family and relatives with varioys addictions. I pray for them that they will come back to the Savior Who loves them.

[@katewebber1131]

You did not fail, the angels needed her more.

[@VortexCreator]

I'm kinda lost for words. For someone to go out like that at such a young age is really horrific. That "boyfriend" she had who introduced her to heroin is a piece of trash.

[@kait5650]

@Terri Larsen it’s a different level of sick to inject heroine into somebody’s body who is already passed out drunk, that wasn’t her choice he made it for her. Now if it happened a different way where she took it willingly i would understand where you’re coming from

[@returnofthemac8179]

@Terri Larsen He may have been a sick person, yet even in his addictive state, he KNEW how awful heroin was.

[@returnofthemac8179]

@Terri Larsen I am sorry about your friend. Her boyfriend... 👎

[@returnofthemac8179]

@Terri Larsen You as well.

[@willyrose19]

I lost my baby brother to suicide, and I felt so guilty that I had not done enough though I had tried so hard to love him thru his mental illness. After he died, someone said something to me that I have repeated to myself over and over again and those words were, "You did the best you could with what you knew at the time". I hope these words bring comfort to your family. God Bless You!

[@spark_6710]

Very well said !!! That heals many !!! Thanks for saying that ! I have also lost my soulmate for suicide for misunderstanding me & listening to all those false informations & advises reg.us from others who were so strongly against us to be together again ! He died by hanging ! I didn't know ,but felt his death ! We were always so connected even miles away from each other !!! I didn't know I had PTS & I slipped back in my PTS without knowing !! Two years ago ,my lost memories started coming back ! I am currently trying to reach his dad ! Sadly his wife passed away 10 years after my man lost his life ! They were so close ,so I can imagine it was so hard on her !! I am so sorry for your loss !!! Suicide affects so many lives that people don't even realize ! Sending you lots of hugs from Los Angeles ! 💔💔💔💜🥁🐉🎤💕💞

[@ghh4445]

Thanks for your supporting word

[@rhondaholland719]

This made me sob so deeply. My daughter also struggled with addiction. It’s heartbreaking. What a great sister you are and such a wonderful family also. God Bless you all 😢😢

[@LifeandLilacs]

I am so sorry for your daughter's struggle and I don't doubt that you have poured out love on her during this time. Keep fighting because as long as they have breath in their body, there is always hope. Prayers for healing and recovery for your daughter and thank you so much for watching my sister's story.

[@erinlawson2895]

Has your daughter recovered?

[@rhondaholland719]

@@erinlawson2895 I believe she has. I had to remove myself from the situation

[@gingersnapped5235]

Your family did not fail her. Please do not blame yourselves. She would be so proud of you, you stuck with her! Bless you! So sorry for your family's loss.

[@frankboff1260]

She was so lucky to have a family that loved her 💕

[@TeaSpiracy]

Thank You for sharing. Shes lucky she had people who loved her and cared enough to fight for her. I'm sorry for the pain you just feel missing her. You'll see her again. 💜

[@LifeandLilacs]

That's a great way to look at it, she was surrounded by love. Thank you so much for watching her story and commenting. Light and Blessing to you!

[@stephaniejordan9066]

😐

[@littlebitmckee8234]

Thank you for sharing from your perspective. I have been an ICU nurse for 40 years. I see the intense heart ache at the end, but you gave this so much depth. Thank you for your willingness to make this real. You are touching hearts.

[@yesterdayitrained]

Thank you for your comment. So many don’t see the person- they just see an addict. People don’t know the struggles of the family, how hard they have tried, how they have done everything possible and more. Everyone has worth, everyone has pain, and every person on this earth deserves respect, love, and dignity. Period.

[@robinbrl]

This is so heartbreaking and hard to hear this story. The point people need to understand here is that anyone of us can fall under the grip or trap of addiction. It does not discriminate. Best wishes to your family.

[@rebeccajelenawang4306]

Very true & so important💯🖍️

[@teijaflink2226]

Totally, I have always been against drugs but because of trauma, depression, selfharm and bad choice I ended up with addiction, I didn't plan it, it's so hard to quit because you fall back all the time. People wouldn't just on me or when they talk with me whst I struggle with. Often I hate myself, think I'm dirty, weak, disgusting, a criminal for doing what I do. Though after someone said it's a chronical disorder I have started to accept and feel bit better about myself. You wouldn't say to someone with a chronical disorder just get better, stop having those symptoms. Anyway people have to stop judging and making it even harder for people get from their addiction too.

[@teijaflink2226]

With chronical I don't mean that you always have to be addicted or want to have drugs, it usually gets better with time but still it's hard to get away from those thought, feelings and behavior. Like even if it all seems well the addiction can suddenly get a grip of you again, I hear so many stories of people who fall back many ties and that's where the risk of overdose lies too, you think that you can handle much more than you actually can because you have been clean.

[@rebeccajelenawang4306]

@@teijaflink2226 Thankyou!!This comment is so important,I know, been there myself.All the best✌🏼🤲🏼🦋

[@teridoster5840]

I agree that this is a truly heartbreaking story, but I don't agree that anyone can become an addict. If that were true then surely I should be an addict. With my history of severe childhood abuse and trauma after being abandoned by my mother at age 18 months to be raised by my terribly abusive and neglectful psychopath of a father, along with a family history of alcoholism and addiction going back generations on both sides, setting me up to be genetically susceptible to addiction, that belief would dictate that I should be an addict, but I'm not. I've suffered with ptsd, depression and severe anxiety all my life (I'm 50 yrs old now) bcuz of all the trauma, and I know it would've been and still could be sooo easy to fall into that trap, but I can't and won't allow that to happen. I know that's not the case for everyone and I have empathy for anyone who is suffering from addiction, but if I can avoid it then it's deff possible for others to.

[@mcricks1980]

I am so very sorry for your loss. I lost my brother to an overdose in 2007. He was 30 years old. I always feel that guilt of wondering if there was more I could have done to help him. I loved him so much.

[@sonjaortiz6857]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my brother on 24 Oct, 2019. Going through this has taught me to have a greater compassion for people. God bless you and your family.

[@elainewarner6911]

How do you fight. Her disease was hers. You can't save anyone only God can. God thru her family provided help, but she couldn't or wouldn't accept help. So sad, so sorry.

[@JoSpring]

This just showed up in my feed. Whoever reads this, if you are struggling, just know that there is beauty out here for you and that you absolutely can get clean. 💞

[@chericuchna5873]

This brings back so many memories of Zachary in ICU with a heroine OD. He was only 18. I asked why did the Paramedic bring him back with Narcan. They said b/c he was young. Worst days of our lives. He dies 2 days later. Thank god we got those 2 days with him to tell him how much we loved him.

[@sheilawestcott1396]

Sorry for your loss...... God be with ya...

[@marykincaid7477]

So very sorry for ur loss thinking of u all

[@gingerlee726]

Narcan saved my life. They can't have known the lack of oxygen was too long.

[@dipndotzi3423]

I lost my brother to an overdose, hearing your story and seeing your strength is amazingly beautiful, this story tells more about your strength and passion and what you've overcome, and you have brought me hope. Thank you

[@I_Like_Fnafyay]

My children's Father died just 6 weeks after his Brother died this past year (accidental overdoses) It feels like crying every day and grieving has become the norm. Thank you for making this video.

[@hollyfisher8811]

I am so sorry for your tragic losses, Kristine~Sending prayers & hugs💝🙏🌠...

[@LifeandLilacs]

I am so sorry for your loss. That is truly terrible and I can't imagine the pain you have felt. Praying peace and comfort over you now. Thank you for taking the time to share and engage with my sister's story. Butterfly blessings to you and your family!

[@teijaflink2226]

It feels like I hear about accidental overdoses all the time, it's so incredibly hard and sad.

[@TLo6080]

I’m so sorry for you loss 💔

[@kecrn4132]

@@teijaflink2226 - it’s so awful....lost one of my best friends on Dec 21, 2020 to an accidental overdose.... it is so awful.... my heart hurts so much for anyone affected by addiction and accidental ODs and intentional ODs....the victim is in so much pain... as are the survivors 😰😰😰

[@murphy6424]

I lost my cousin to an overdose. I am also raising my nephew because my sister in-law is on heroin. It has wreaked havoc across this country. I am so sorry for your loss. 💔

[@carolguest5622]

🙏

[@adventureseeker9800]

How in the holy heck can anyone thumbs down a video like this? GeeeeZz, the lack of sympathy!

[@whatchamacallit70]

And empathy

[@louern123]

thumbs down for some can mean "this is sad" or "i wish this never happened"

[@brandyyolidio4213]

@@louern123 That's right. Doesn't mean the video is bad, means it's sad sometimes.

[@louern123]

@@brandyyolidio4213 it is so weird that no one understands what it means. it shows how the world sees things these days, very black and white.

[@tutsybassista]

More like APATHY....

[@lindaspinks7101]

I had to put my son in Jail. I went every visiting day. the withdrawals were gone after 6 months... he came out of jail as a father of a 3 month old son... today he is 4 years clean married and has full custody of his son. I will pray for your family because I at least can understand the fight.♡

[@LifeandLilacs]

Praise God! What an incredible story of redemption that I am so glad you got to see and now enjoy that beautiful family. It goes to show that there is always hope and change is always possible. Thank you so much for watching and sharing that story here, because you never know who will read it and be inspired. God Bless!

[@erinlawson2895]

PRAISE GOD

[@suzie830]

Blessings to your son and your family!

[@mrs.elentz2336]

Love hearing these stories ❤

[@nickykeightley9355]

Hearing you speak, gives me the strength to speak. My beloved a grandson of 23 is an addict. He's a beautiful boy, graduated at the top of his class in college. And then it all went wrong. I raised him and he still lives at home with me, but has his own cottage on the property. So he's independent. I have, over time, watched his decline. You, who has been through this, will know what I mean. He came to me yesterday, demanding money. I'm on social security and just don't have any spare, as I support him too. He hit me through my face with his fist, and pinched my arms demanding money. He was vicious in his language to me. My face and left eye is bruised and swollen. I'm afraid. Its hard to protect myself. I have brittle bone disease and I'm not strong. Please pray for him? Thank you.

[@karenwebber9200]

OVER 30 yrs sober and gratitude for life to my savior...Jesus.

[@grammafaye]

I also have been sober 30 yrs praise the Lord! I am so very sorry Morgan. My own child died 12 years ago but from Epilepsy and not being on the right medication for her seizures. It is awful losing a loved one and I pray your family is accepting it better than I have. The “ New normal “ is not fun. All I can tell you is keep praying. God is the answer. ❤️

[@bluegreyfogg]

Amen!

[@eyelavendarshine461]

Amen!!! Jesus loves us! And he never leaves anybody🙏🌍🙋‍♀️⭐️🙏🌷🎶

[@ashs2415]

Wow congratulations to u hunni. Xx

[@Doriesep6622]

Congratulations!

[@dinahfreeney5861]

I lost my twin and that was the worst day of my life. It has been 3 yrs and their are days I still can't believe that she is gone but surely not forgotten😪🙏💔

[@claudettecicora645]

❤🙏

[@suzysteel]

❤

[@bree6657]

Sorry for your loss, i have a twin sister too but i cant imagine my life without her. She may not be with you physically but she will always be part of you... Be strong ❤️, hope this brings you some comfort.

[@dinahfreeney5861]

@@bree6657 yes it did and I thank you so much❤👍

[@bree6657]

@@dinahfreeney5861 pleasure is all mine❤️

[@lisabever2115]

You did not fail her. Please Dont say that or believe that. You did everything you possibly could have done.

[@taffybella]

My sister Vicky also struggled with substance abuse and my mom found her dead this last Wednesday. We tried so hard to help her to no avail. We will love and miss her forever.

[@melindamarie6139]

Im so sorry. God b w u n ur family! 💙🙏

[@keythdanielsen8316]

So was to hear. My God liftt this anvil from your soul

[@marlanaferro1481]

❤❤❤

[@marycook1644]

🦋 I am SO sorry for you and your family. I am saying a prayer for you. Blessings from California. 🕊

[@mariaesquivel2394]

I lost a sister from domestic violence 💔 and I still can't get over it.

[@micalah8282]

I am so very sorry! 😭

[@annalynnzinnph.d.5337]

May God grant you the peace that passes all understanding. 🙏🕉✝️🌹❤️

[@SonicGamerGirl2006]

I'm really sorry for your loss. 😢😢💔

[@Tryp-j9d]

HOW long had she PUT UP WITH it before he killed her?

[@TripNWithRed]

Addiction is tragic and the hardest thing to overcome. My brother struggled with it for decades when it finally took his life. Your sister's body may be gone but she is with you. When you see signs that make you wonder, that is her letting you know that she is there.

[@JacindaH]

This is how I lost my daughter. I love that you are sharing what led up to this. It's never as simple as some believe. Insecurity is a killer. And my daughter was so loved. I can't even put it into words....thank you for this

[@helenrussell5634]

Thank you for being open with this. I am a heroin addict, and thankfully I have been clean for 12 years now. I am the only one left, from my group of friends. I lost 2 boyfriends and many friends to this disease. May they all rest in peace. RIP ❤️❤️❤️

[@LifeandLilacs]

Thank you so much for sharing and watching my sister's story. Praise God for how he changes lives and congratulations on your Freedom. I am so sorry for the losses you have felt along the way, but you have a story that may help others, so don't ever be afraid to share it

[@skippernancy2708]

So proud of you Helen. Stay strong and keep fighting.

[@christinafps4699]

@@LifeandLilacs Sorry for your loss and just remember your sister is proud of you and looking down on you and your family and your sister is with you were ever you go and she will be smiling down and telling all the people she has met up above how amazing you and your family are and how proud she is of you all and telling them that she has the most wonderful family ever that cared about her and looked after her and your sister is looking down on you all keeping you all safe and being your bright light in the darkness at night ❤❤

[@skippernancy2708]

@@joyceanthony9526 you are ignorant If you haven’t anything nice to say , don’t say anything. You haven’t a clue what family’s going through when they deal with addiction. It is a disease. So just STFU 🤬

[@helenrussell5634]

@@joyceanthony9526 well its actually both. It starts off as a choice and it continues as a disease. Addicts process alcohol and drugs differently, so once they take that first sip/hit whatever it may be, its much harder for them to stop.

[@deludedflower6958]

I'm deeply sorry for your loss. Heroin also took my brothers life when he was 22 and I was only 8. It was horrible it really stays with you for the rest of your life. I remember just crying so much every day cause we were so close. It never gets easier you just learn to live with it 💔

[@thetruthdatedr.4766]

You’re such a strong young lady. Your sister would be so proud of how eloquently you told this. I’m sure you’re helping a lot of people who have gone through something similar or who are going through this. Thank you.

[@kariivins-senft9302]

I lost my nephew to a accidental overdose. Still the tears come out if nowhere after years. My heart goes out to you sweetheart.

[@crystalv7288]

It is so brave to share this story. This randomly popped up on my timeline and I hope it pops up on others because it's a story to be shared. I'm so sorry for your loss.

[@LifeandLilacs]

Thank you so much for your encouraging words. I really hope her story can help change some lives

[@XI_831]

My sister died in my dream so I'm just watching videos and just hugging her

[@Quit.69]

@@XI_831 my mother and grandmother

[@rachelheidelberg2180]

Hey I’m 22. I’ve been sober for 4 years. I am so sorry about your sister, but I’d like you to know this helped encourage me to stay sober because I relate to her so much. It can be hard to talk about your struggles as an addict due to the shame and constant wondering of why can I not just keep together when like everyone else? I know it took a lot for you to post this. thank you so much.

[@LMB943]

👏🏻🙌🏼 keep going

[@Crystal-be9ze]

Keep fighting everyday always remembering “addiction is giving up everything for one thing” recovery is giving up one thing for everything”

[@vickisteele7703]

21 Years here!! One more day

[@candiceyoung8244]

God bless you

[@finfoxwolfpack2542]

It’s not your fault, we are powerless to addiction. Have you got people around you also in recovery?

[@anastasiaexehasstoppedwork6757]

I lost my best friend to an overdose and everything that your sister went through he did as well it’s been only a month since then but I hope it gets better RIP Megan u r with God now

[@pancakefan]

Skill issue 💀 ♿ 🗿 Cope harder 🤓 😂 👨🏿

[@JacksMcManus]

I lost my mom to an OD...and have a sister in recovery. ❤️

[@njsyamini]

God bless your sister. Think she already record. And home doing her good thing. Have faith

[@amandapaul2622]

Very sorry ❤

[@peterjackson4623]

We lost my brother in much the same way. My mother passed one year later, her grief was overwhelming. It is so hard to lose someone you love to addiction. You are brave, speaking up can help others.

[@fernandapartridge5174]

I’m so sorry for your loss. That’s really tough. Hope you’re doing ok.

[@isabellrc]

My heartaches for you, and each one of us who has a family member, a friend, a neighbor struggling with addictions, and mental illnesses! We Must have Accessible, Affordable, Well Regarded Care. This is a systematic problem where no race, culture or creed is immune! Losing a loved one is a grief that is everlasting..... I will be sharing your heartfelt story everywhere I can! You’re loved!

[@robjohndon8283]

I'm so sorry Morgan about Maegan and Maegan she's is an Angel in Heaven Butterflies Forever

[@stephaniebarrett6921]

You could not save her. She had to save herself and replace addiction with something else.

[@LifeandLilacs]

Thank you for watching her story.

[@bcateacher]

This made my heart ache for u. My son struggles with addiction & honestly, idk why I haven’t gotten the call with all he’s been through. I am praying for u Morgan. God bless u & your family.

[@bcateacher]

@Toni Cox 23 years! That’s awesome! Thank u for the prayers!

[@sherladixon2842]

I’m so sorry you had to go thru that. Addiction is a aweful way to die.

[@sophiedexterabby]

I agree with you 100%. But I can say (Trigger warning) that on *my* really BAD days, where I was so sick I wanted to do ANYTHING to take that pain away. Suicide crosses my mind MANY times. There were times when the thought of doing a bit to much and never waking up sounded wonderful. Over 90% of addicts have depression and anxiety issues. We are treated like lepers. We do need to fight addiction not addicts. Addicts shouldn't be scared of going to the ER, but ask any addict or person clean from drugs what they thought about addiction and ERs.they treat u like a 3rd class citizen. It's unfair. They took the Hippocratic oath, and "First do no Harm" should be followed. Sending a person in withdrawl home with no help is inhuman imo. Considering the amount suffering w mental health issues. Addicts brains are BROKEN and they need a Lot of help to even start fixing it....

[@larauch13]

A beautiful, powerful tribute. You didn't fail your sister. You gave her everything she needed. Addiction is ugly and its grasp is tight and merciless. Know that your sister walks beside you every day and is very proud of you.

[@tiffanyw6644]

Girl😭😭😭I bawled the whole time! I lost my sister last November at 34 to a freak accident. And I feel your pain, she was my best friend, my other half. I’m still waiting for a day to feel a little less pain😢

[@Undefinedde]

Yeah😭