My nephew was such a kind good person. He was so lovely and respectful to everyone. He made one bad choice and it took his beautiful life. He wanted to be a Fireman. We need harsher punishment for people who sell these drugs.
@@mondragonally So you're saying that someone with a shitty life is to blame for being taken advantage of? Most of these people didn't even know what it was.
Most drug addicts are very sensitive. I experience some similar things, and I would feel the weight of the world on my heart. I have 40 months sober. I’m so glad that I got out of this before fentanyl hit the streets.
“🎄 Merry Christmas & to you & your family. “Congratulations on your Amazing 40 Months Sober”~ YOU ROCK & YOU’RE A WONDERFUL EXAMPLE TO MANY OTHERS THAT YOU “CAN” GET SOBER BY WANTING SOBRIETY MORE THAN ANYTHING ELSE IN THE WORLD!! WELL DONE❣️🎄🇨🇦
@@cindyn8994 your a member of a club we didn't choose to be part of. The truth is deep in our genetics and it picks a family member to run deeper in leaving us to understand in one way and be so confused in another. I lost my cousin who survived a predator and but for her bravery at 7 I would have been his captive longer in silence. I know this loss is greater then any could be. Raising awareness and erasing stigma is all I can honor her with. My condolences.
The mass poisoning of this generation doesn't only kill the person who inadvertently took a pill, it destroys the lives of those left behind. Who have to to deal with a lack of prosecution, arrests, or justice of any kind. My heart goes out to the mothers... I grieve with you, Mama. 😔💔
My best friend lost her only child. 😢 Her beautiful, incredible daughter, Nicolette; just a week before her 21st birthday 😢😢😢😢 She took a Xanax from a "friend"...💔💔💔💔💔💔💔❤️🩹❤️🩹❤️🩹❤️🩹
This mother has me in tears. I also have only one daughter. Though she's young, I take her advice very seriously and will try my best to do as Amy says. I'm very sorry for your loss, this shouldn't have happened and I can feel your pain. You both were great, loving parents.
I am so very sorry for your loss. I lost my 22 year old son last year to a brain bleed. No matter what the cause it hurts nonetheless. God bless. My son was very talented as well. Going to be a surgeon like me.
Recently lost my 21 year old friend to drug use and sadly she over dose on fentanyl it’s been really hard on me… I cant imagine how you guys felt as her parents
@@IRosameliayou're wrong but I can see where you're confused , our family lost my Nephew to Fentanyl and he knew what he was putting into his arm it was his drug of choice. There are pill users like Xanax, coding, and purcocet not sure I spelled the last one right... You need to know this in case you have a friend or someone you know, Lots of people think they know how to use and handle Fentanyl so they make it their choice of drug use. In NY last month these parents took their little one year old son to daycare and they got the phone call that their son was being rushed to the hospital, 4 more little babies were also rushed to the hospital also, the little boy died and the 4 other children were fighting for their lives ( they are better now) it was Fentanyl poisoning. The daycare worker and her boyfriend were selling it and she let the boyfriend bring it into the daycare and she helped him bag it up and the children had it in their skin because of the worker or inhaled it IDK . You can look it up, also there are fentanyl labs just like meth labs, I just learned about the labs yesterday.
@@hoosierbaddy3052everyone is wrong in thinking that. Yes Marissa and others were poisoned but people chose Fentanyl as their drug choice. My nephew was one of those people he liked to shoot it up but he did it one time too many and he lost his life.
No parent should ever have to find their child that way. So heart breaking. Marissa was a beautiful young lady. You both are doing great by her by helping to prevent other parents from finding their child like you did. Losing your sister, then your daughter. So hard. I hope that you get the justice that you seek. 🙏
I went through a lot of the things Marissa did however, I used drugs at a time when Fentanyl didn't exist. I surely would be dead if it had at the time. This drug is so incredibly dangerous and word needs to get out to save many other kids like Marissa. God bless you mama, hang in there it'll get better! You're SO tough!
Yes I would surely be dead too if this Fentanyl had been around when I was in my active addiction. The Fentanyl I used then was a patch on would put on my stomach and it would last for a couple of days I can’t imagine what this new Fentanyl is like.
I’m 61 and I drank myself into a stooper in my late teens and early twenties. Yeah, if it was today, I’d be at extremely high risk of trying something. We had bad hangovers the next day. These kids are found dead in their bedrooms in their parents house. We can not afford to shrug our shoulders and say glad it ain’t my family anymore, but I guess that’s exactly what we as a society will do!
Every single video I watch I get a sick feeling in my stomach when I think about how my own parents or loved ones would have been left devastated had fentanyl been around when I was in the middle of my pill addiction. I’m so thankful that it wasn’t!!
😢😢😢 such a beautiful daughter. I am so sorry, this poison has taken an entire generation. I have lost 4 loved ones to fentanyl... There really is no closure, you just learn to live a different way,
I’m very sorry to read of your 4 lost loved ones. This is truly heart wrenchingly painful, especially when 1 loss is too many… you have lost 4 loved ones. You deserve many hugs for having to endure so very much pain. I’m glad you commented so I could send you some much needed hugs & on Christmas Day🎄 Merry Christmas love. 🤗💕🤗💕🤗💕🤗💕🤗💕🤗💕🇨🇦
She was really sweet girl! She was beautiful on the inside and on the outside too!!! Compassion,love,nice,generous, loving friend. Devoted daughter and she an animal lover, she loved that pup so much!
I was born in the 80's and I *Do Not Recognize The United States of America Today.* This isn't the same country I grew up in, there was a time when an American dying especially a woman or a child due to a crime meant there'd be hell to pay, what happened, why aren't Americans lives valued and protected anymore!?
I was born in 1955. I can assure you that drugs were a big issue in the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, etc. There's nothing new, except that fentanyl is more deadly, but users have been dying of drug overdoses and abuse since I can remember. We just didn't have RUclips videos and 24/7 news coverage. Btw, despite the fact I'm a Boomer, I've never even smoked a cigarette or a joint. Pot, drugs, none of that stuff interested me in the least.
There were tons of drugs in your days too. Just not synthetic poison that’s strong like fentanyl. Opiates were massive back then. Y’all had wayyyyy stronger hallucinogens.
Liberalism. We're living in an 'anything goes' society. Sin for the WIN everyday and God forbid we instill religion, morals or values anymore. The devil is winning and we're just watching.😢
I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my 18 year old daugter to an accidental medical overdose on her boyfriends friends flat in 2018. I will never get over that. 😢
Momma you did the right thing with the audition and the church. I am SO SORRY she was murdered… and that’s what happened- my stepson who I ADORE is at so much risk and I pray every single day his choices now won’t result in this. 😢 unfortunately his mother did/does drugs with him and I know it takes ONE time where they don’t even know what they’re taking. My heart is completely shattered for you and your family. My prayers are with you.
My late husband used to get high with his mom too. Makes me absolutely sick, and she will never have anything to do with our kids. Fentanyl killed him also.
There’s not a single story where my heart breaks for these families. This epidemic does not discriminate. No one is immune from this monster. Prayers to the families🙏🏾
@@crand20033lol that’s the difference tho. These families try to play victim and want to place the blame. Instead of taking some accountability. Your son/ daughter chose to do this. They chose to buy these drugs. It’s not like they were spiked with these drugs 😂🤣 It’s common sense to test ur drugs that u buy off street dealers 😂🤣💀😭 fuck around and find out play stupid games win stupid prizes
I am so sorry about this . 21 years young she had a whole life ahead of her. She is truly beautiful keep her legacy going by spreading her story so it can save other young lives . 😢
Thank you for telling her story. She sounds like she was an empath, and its so hard dealing with others feelings as well as your own. Self medicating with drugs helps numb those emotions, and buying illegal drugs is like ordering a pizza, often delivered right to your home. Its so dangerous right now to buy illicit drugs. Telling her story will help save so many other lives. That is your justice.
This is heartbreaking. Please take a little comfort in the fact that sharing Marissa’s story may help another parent recognise the symptoms. I’m deeply saddened by your loss and wish you all the best.
This scares me for my own daughter who struggles with severe social anxiety. She is on so much prescribed medication and seems not to be getting results. She smokes marijuana and drinks alcohol. I have begged her to go into rehab, with no results. I’m at my worst time with her because of this scare of fentanyl poisoning becoming so prevalent in our own community.
As an 19 year old,all these fentanyl poisoning videos just broke my heart.no one deserves to die young😢I wish they had a chance to be treated and continue their lives in a different direction.
Sounds like Marissa was a lovely, talented, giving person. So much pain and suffering at such a tender age. She is at peace now. I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m sure your activism will help others.
I am so sorry for your loss. We need harsher punishment for dealers and need to control our boarders. I have a son who thought he was trying percolate and it was fentanayl and luckily we got to him in time and 2 weeks later a friend he knew passed away . Such a horrible drug. Thank you for sharing your story
It seems like it was one death after the other. This is so tragic. A beautiful girl with a beautiful soul gone way too soon. I hope they are able to find justice!! My heart goes out to Marissa's Mom and the rest of her family!!
Right I couldn’t even comprehend all the losses, and now her mom has had to suffer many of those and the loss of her only child 💔 my heart breaks for her mom
I’m so sorry your daughter had to endure so many traumatic events in her short life. Just a fraction of those events would bring any adult to their knees. I pray that God brings you healing in your hearts and souls 🙏🙏🙏
@@Hollypenopepper The New Testament states that the ‘rain falls on just and the unjust’. Matthew 5:45. He never said we’d have no sorrow or trials. He does say that ‘He heals the broken-hearted and bandages their wounds.’ Psalm 147:3
@@carolmorris5753 Who cares what the "new testament" states? 🤣 That book was written by ancient goat herders from the bronze age. What's scary is, you actually believe there's an invisible sky daddy who already has a plan in place by killing people with fentanyl and you actually think your "prayers" can change that plan??? How utterly ridiculous. By the way, how is that praying working out for you?!? 😂 Praying is how you do absolutely nothing but convince yourself that you've done something. You're just another indoctrinated fool. Religion is the worst thing to ever happen to humans. It attracts weak people with mental illnesses.
The assembly men and women need to play one of these videos every time they start the law making. So sorry to Marissa’s mother and stepfather. 🙇🏻♂️🥰🥰🥰
My daughter is 5 and lights up everyroom she enters!!! Also named Marissa! Thankyou for sharing ❤ i am sincerely sad for you what an awful pain you must endure over drug dealers and liars killing our children!! 😢❤ 3 young adults in my area just died over 15 dollars 5 dollar ecstasy pills that were fentanyl 😠😢
No street drug is safe anymore. Not even marijuana. Even if your kid trusts the his friends, the friends often don't know what's in the drugs they are selling.
Godspeed to this family!!! We need education. My son; who is an addict, told me that when someone dies, everyone wants to go to that dealer and buy the same batch that the person died from. He said they know they're getting, "good stuff!!!" When I think there is nothing left that could shock me, I'm always proven wrong!!!
I've raised a child through this scourge. It killed his best friend. My son's survival through this chemical minefield is a miracle, But it's not just the street dealers that need attention. If one goes to prison, another immediately takes over selling to his clients. The biggest problem is the regional producers and importers. They have _tons_ of product at their disposal. I've heard that it's so easy & cheap to make...the enticing idea of escape thru one pill is great.🙏🏼😪
Fentanyl is manufactured in China and sent directly to Mexico where the cartels who couldn't care less who they kill as long as they make money handle the rest. Our government is well aware and does nothing.
My deepest condolences to your & Marissa Stepfather. Unfortunately I to lost my son on December 29th,2022 one day before Marissa’s passing. And he to died as a result of fentanyl toxicity! I’m devastated most days it’s difficult to even get up!! It’s only by Gods grace & mercy that I’m able to go on. I really want to do something in the city where I live but I don’t even know how or where to stay. If anyone that reads this can share some insight on how or where I can start in my city I would appreciate it! Again my most heartfelt condolences 💐
Before Fentanyl it was opiates that killed off a huge number of young people. Even farther back was crack, most of those users went to jail instead of death though. There is always something that kills
Hope law enforcement keep on Busting those culprits south of. The Border and Chinese quimicals precursors providers for the cartels also helping them to laundry dirty drugs money My deepest condolences. To this parents .
Drugs, drug convictions, and poor education have taken at least two generations out of the workforce and the military. They US military ate now Recruiting non citizens living in this country.
Sending my deepest condolences to you my dear , I pray you& your husband GET SOME KIND OF JUSTICE !! My heart breaks for you . I know ur pain as I’ve lost my 37 yr old niece to a fentanyl overdose on May 2nd , 2022 in Toronto Canada 🇨🇦. This fentanyl crisis is WORLDWIDE 🌍 OUR GOVERNMENT, Police NEED TO DO MORE !!!! Love, Light & Healing ❤️🙏🏽🇨🇦
Such a loving family. Marissa was a beautiful young lady. I'm so sorry for your loss and the pain you are going thru. Sending prayers for comfort and peace 🙏
I just lost my ex to Fentanyl od just 5 days ago. She was 48 facing 9 yrs in prison and was thrown out of treatment when someone came in with a couple of pills. My heart broke as i fought to be free now 8 yrs. Praying for change.
May your beautiful daughter rest in peace. Don’t feel the burden of not allowing her to attending that audition. I’m sure she understands even more than now. God bless you. Wish I had /grew up with a mother in my life to love on. ❤❤❤❤
I'm going to do something here in Michigan. I just hadn't heard much about it here. I just sent your video to my 16 year old granddaughter. She said she had never heard of it. I made her promise to share the video with her friends. 🙏❤️✨
Awesome! Thank you! There is an organization based in Detroit called Fentanyl fathers. It isn’t just for fathers. I’m on of the board members and several board members are mothers.
@@TexasPictures My daughter and grandchildren live in Detroit. I'm about 2 hours north, But our town Midland has 2 high schools. I will contact that organization and see if I can get some literature to share.
Omg she is/was absolutely gorgeous i will never forget this girl her beauty has stuck in my heart and mind no i never met her but wish i had ...spiritual healing for her momma ❤
I’m so so sorry mama 😢 My 23 year old daughter and 18 year old granddaughter were both assaulted and are both gone now. It was an indirect cause of both of their deaths! John 10:10 💜💜
I’m very thankful to you for sharing your story and I know for sure that my God has so much beautiful plans to you for saving many lives on these tough days.
This is so heartbreaking . I’m sorry for your loss and I’ve had an experience with a good friend of mines as well and it was so scary, she’s here and alive and still fighting an addiction . I hope they get these ppl and lock them up that are poisoning our people with this fentanyl.
I'm so sad for the loss of your beloved daughter may she rest in eternal peace. The drug problem is out of control. I'm in Australia and it's no different, fentanyl isn't here in large supply yet but I suppose it will be just a matter of time, there are many criminals peddling misery, they don't deserve air to breathe.
I'm so sorry for your loss....thank you for sharing your story. I'm grateful the local police are being so supportive!! Awareness won't bring your baby girl back....but I'm sure she's proud of y'all....💔🙏✨️
My son has overdosed on Fentanyl and was brought back my Narcan. Rehab after rehab and he still uses. My son is 23 and has two little boys. He just lost his two best friends within two months of each other from Fentanyl overdose, but he still uses. I hope no one has to prepare their self to bury their child. My heart breaks.
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.
This one hit me very hard. I want to give these parents a hug. I teared up bad. Thanks again so much for sharing these videos .. they are so impactful. I really hope they can get justice for Marissa.
This is so heartbreaking to watch. I see myself in her mother. You think. you're doing the right thing but it's hard when you don't know what you're up against. Praying for you all. You will see her again.
Bless you mama, and dad. You are such loving parents. You did the best you could, with the information you had. Thank you for getting the message out there about fentanyl and narcan. I worked as a counselor in treatment centers and trained medical personnel at homeless nursing homes how to use narcan and not two days went by after the training, and a nurse used narcan to save someone. Narcan should be in every home and with all first responders. It should be everywhere. Thank you for the advocacy you're doing on behalf of your lovely daughter. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Thank you TX Pictures for bringing this POISON to the forefroent and allowing these families to tell their heartbreaking stories. Until Fentanyl is treated like the POISON it is instead of a street and/or prescription drug then this will continue to happen as the consequences are so mild compared to the MURDER conviction it deserves. RIP and fly high Marissa 💔 QEPD
The father had warned her about drugs being laced with fentanyl and killing people and she still did the drugs and died. What else could he have done? There wasn't anything else. Just prayer that she would not fall victim to them.
I am so sorry momma. She sounds like a beautiful soul. I hope you sense her around. I am sure she is a beautiful light in the heavens and in the stars.
These parents are heroes. I’m showing this to my 17yr old so she can see the affects of drugs.
Great idea
They’ll get to see the immense pain you’d be in. You’re a good parent ❤
We have lost 4 young family members who have passed from drugs. Some have left children behind. Way to young and so hurtful.
Best thing to do
Effects, not "affects."
My nephew was such a kind good person. He was so lovely and respectful to everyone. He made one bad choice and it took his beautiful life. He wanted to be a Fireman. We need harsher punishment for people who sell these drugs.
I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences.
I’m so very sorry for your loss.🌹🌹
Life that will make the dealer think twice just saying ✌️
So it's the dealers fault not the addict that makes the choice to consciously consume the drugs? I'm sorry for your loss but they made their choice.
@@mondragonally So you're saying that someone with a shitty life is to blame for being taken advantage of? Most of these people didn't even know what it was.
Marissa's mother is deserving of all the compassion by everyone. She is a lovely lady.
Most drug addicts are very sensitive. I experience some similar things, and I would feel the weight of the world on my heart. I have 40 months sober. I’m so glad that I got out of this before fentanyl hit the streets.
“🎄 Merry Christmas & to you & your family. “Congratulations on your Amazing 40 Months Sober”~ YOU ROCK & YOU’RE A WONDERFUL EXAMPLE TO MANY OTHERS THAT YOU “CAN” GET SOBER BY WANTING SOBRIETY MORE THAN ANYTHING ELSE IN THE WORLD!! WELL DONE❣️🎄🇨🇦
Same! Me and my best friend used together and we both got sober at the same time but unfortunately after 6 months sober he overdosed and passed
So glad you are doing better😊Praying for you🙏🙏 Take Care!❤️🌺🌺🌺
@@rheahayes3149 thank you 🙏🏼
@@kristennelson2480 I’m deeply sorry!
I’m 23 and whenever I hear someone younger than me or around my age died, it just makes me so sad. RIP
No street drug is safe anymore and prescription drugs (if cut off by the doctor) can lead to the use of street drugs.
25 and same. Any loss is hard but under 30 hits more.
You keep beating the statistics.
My son committed suicide he was 23 years old 8/19/99 to 6/5/2023! He lost his life to depression! 😭😭😭😭
@@cindyn8994 your a member of a club we didn't choose to be part of.
The truth is deep in our genetics and it picks a family member to run deeper in leaving us to understand in one way and be so confused in another.
I lost my cousin who survived a predator and but for her bravery at 7 I would have been his captive longer in silence.
I know this loss is greater then any could be.
Raising awareness and erasing stigma is all I can honor her with.
My condolences.
Marissa was such a dedicated niece.
The mass poisoning of this generation doesn't only kill the person who inadvertently took a pill, it destroys the lives of those left behind. Who have to to deal with a lack of prosecution, arrests, or justice of any kind. My heart goes out to the mothers... I grieve with you, Mama. 😔💔
That's exactly what this is, a mass poisoning. It's very dark what's happening.
@@suspendeddisbelief401Right, and hardly any prosecutions.
My beautiful cousin. I miss you everyday.
Terrible losing any child but a only child is so tragic.
My best friend lost her only child. 😢
Her beautiful, incredible daughter, Nicolette; just a week before her 21st birthday 😢😢😢😢
She took a Xanax from a "friend"...💔💔💔💔💔💔💔❤️🩹❤️🩹❤️🩹❤️🩹
So true, lost my only child Oct 2021...... nothing will ever be the same it's horrible.....
@@corinneinsleyireland So sorry.
This mother has me in tears. I also have only one daughter. Though she's young, I take her advice very seriously and will try my best to do as Amy says. I'm very sorry for your loss, this shouldn't have happened and I can feel your pain. You both were great, loving parents.
I am so very sorry for your loss. I lost my 22 year old son last year to a brain bleed. No matter what the cause it hurts nonetheless. God bless. My son was very talented as well. Going to be a surgeon like me.
Recently lost my 21 year old friend to drug use and sadly she over dose on fentanyl it’s been really hard on me… I cant imagine how you guys felt as her parents
People don't overdose on Fentanyl, as there is no safe dose. Your friend got murdered by poisoning, it wasn't her fault. R.I.P. 🌹
@@IRosamelia that’s exactly what they’re calling this tragedy. Not an overdose, it’s a deliberate poisoning by drug dealers.
@@IRosameliayou're wrong but I can see where you're confused , our family lost my Nephew to Fentanyl and he knew what he was putting into his arm it was his drug of choice. There are pill users like Xanax, coding, and purcocet not sure I spelled the last one right... You need to know this in case you have a friend or someone you know, Lots of people think they know how to use and handle Fentanyl so they make it their choice of drug use. In NY last month these parents took their little one year old son to daycare and they got the phone call that their son was being rushed to the hospital, 4 more little babies were also rushed to the hospital also, the little boy died and the 4 other children were fighting for their lives ( they are better now) it was Fentanyl poisoning. The daycare worker and her boyfriend were selling it and she let the boyfriend bring it into the daycare and she helped him bag it up and the children had it in their skin because of the worker or inhaled it IDK . You can look it up, also there are fentanyl labs just like meth labs, I just learned about the labs yesterday.
@@hoosierbaddy3052everyone is wrong in thinking that. Yes Marissa and others were poisoned but people chose Fentanyl as their drug choice. My nephew was one of those people he liked to shoot it up but he did it one time too many and he lost his life.
No parent should ever have to find their child that way. So heart breaking. Marissa was a beautiful young lady.
You both are doing great by her by helping to prevent other parents from finding their child like you did.
Losing your sister, then your daughter. So hard.
I hope that you get the justice that you seek. 🙏
My deepest condolences to Marissa's parents on their precious only daughter passing away!!!!!
I went through a lot of the things Marissa did however, I used drugs at a time when Fentanyl didn't exist. I surely would be dead if it had at the time. This drug is so incredibly dangerous and word needs to get out to save many other kids like Marissa. God bless you mama, hang in there it'll get better! You're SO tough!
I'm so grateful this drug wasn't around when I was younger- it could have very well killed me.
@@EMILY4DAYS Yeah, scary thought isn't it?
Yes I would surely be dead too if this Fentanyl had been around when I was in my active addiction. The Fentanyl I used then was a patch on would put on my stomach and it would last for a couple of days I can’t imagine what this new Fentanyl is like.
I’m 61 and I drank myself into a stooper in my late teens and early twenties. Yeah, if it was today, I’d be at extremely high risk of trying something. We had bad hangovers the next day. These kids are found dead in their bedrooms in their parents house. We can not afford to shrug our shoulders and say glad it ain’t my family anymore, but I guess that’s exactly what we as a society will do!
Every single video I watch I get a sick feeling in my stomach when I think about how my own parents or loved ones would have been left devastated had fentanyl been around when I was in the middle of my pill addiction. I’m so thankful that it wasn’t!!
😢😢😢 such a beautiful daughter. I am so sorry, this poison has taken an entire generation. I have lost 4 loved ones to fentanyl... There really is no closure, you just learn to live a different way,
I’m very sorry to read of your 4 lost loved ones. This is truly heart wrenchingly painful, especially when 1 loss is too many… you have lost 4 loved ones. You deserve many hugs for having to endure so very much pain. I’m glad you commented so I could send you some much needed hugs & on Christmas Day🎄 Merry Christmas love. 🤗💕🤗💕🤗💕🤗💕🤗💕🤗💕🇨🇦
God bless you sweetie ❤️ may she rest in peace. You are a wonderful mom🙏🏻
She was really sweet girl! She was beautiful on the inside and on the outside too!!! Compassion,love,nice,generous, loving friend. Devoted daughter and she an animal lover, she loved that pup so much!
Marissas story does not end here, she was and will forever be loved by many
Rest in peace Marissa Ladatto ❤️❤️
ooooohhhh so you can comment but not reach out to her family das crazy
@Rose Kennimer shut up u need help
I was born in the 80's and I *Do Not Recognize The United States of America Today.* This isn't the same country I grew up in, there was a time when an American dying especially a woman or a child due to a crime meant there'd be hell to pay, what happened, why aren't Americans lives valued and protected anymore!?
I was born in the late 60s and I know exactly what you mean. Kids nowadays don't stand a chance. It's absolutely terrible what's happening.
I was born in 1955. I can assure you that drugs were a big issue in the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, etc. There's nothing new, except that fentanyl is more deadly, but users have been dying of drug overdoses and abuse since I can remember. We just didn't have RUclips videos and 24/7 news coverage.
Btw, despite the fact I'm a Boomer, I've never even smoked a cigarette or a joint. Pot, drugs, none of that stuff interested me in the least.
There were tons of drugs in your days too. Just not synthetic poison that’s strong like fentanyl. Opiates were massive back then. Y’all had wayyyyy stronger hallucinogens.
Liberalism. We're living in an 'anything goes' society. Sin for the WIN everyday and God forbid we instill religion, morals or values anymore. The devil is winning and we're just watching.😢
The value of life ended when they made it legal for parents to kill their babies.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my 18 year old daugter to an accidental medical overdose on her boyfriends friends flat in 2018. I will never get over that. 😢
Momma you did the right thing with the audition and the church. I am SO SORRY she was murdered… and that’s what happened- my stepson who I ADORE is at so much risk and I pray every single day his choices now won’t result in this. 😢 unfortunately his mother did/does drugs with him and I know it takes ONE time where they don’t even know what they’re taking. My heart is completely shattered for you and your family. My prayers are with you.
My late husband used to get high with his mom too. Makes me absolutely sick, and she will never have anything to do with our kids. Fentanyl killed him also.
There’s not a single story where my heart breaks for these families. This epidemic does not discriminate. No one is immune from this monster. Prayers to the families🙏🏾
Even you or I could fall victim if a bad person spikes our food or drink.
Your so right. Dear God are they setting our Kids up because this is an epidemic..I pray for all of us.
@K.M.V S 🙄yeah I was thinking the same when I seen it 🤗
@K.M.V S 😄 Right
@@crand20033lol that’s the difference tho. These families try to play victim and want to place the blame. Instead of taking some accountability. Your son/ daughter chose to do this. They chose to buy these drugs. It’s not like they were spiked with these drugs 😂🤣
It’s common sense to test ur drugs that u buy off street dealers 😂🤣💀😭 fuck around and find out play stupid games win stupid prizes
Prayers for Marissa's parents and community.
I am so sorry about this . 21 years young she had a whole life ahead of her. She is truly beautiful keep her legacy going by spreading her story so it can save other young lives . 😢
I'm so sorry. Your daughter was beautiful. What a tragic oss.
Thank you for telling her story. She sounds like she was an empath, and its so hard dealing with others feelings as well as your own. Self medicating with drugs helps numb those emotions, and buying illegal drugs is like ordering a pizza, often delivered right to your home. Its so dangerous right now to buy illicit drugs. Telling her story will help save so many other lives. That is your justice.
This is heartbreaking. Please take a little comfort in the fact that sharing Marissa’s story may help another parent recognise the symptoms. I’m deeply saddened by your loss and wish you all the best.
People dont realize that mental health is probably the biggest vulnerability factor in drug use and addiction!
Absolutely true 😢
This scares me for my own daughter who struggles with severe social anxiety. She is on so much prescribed medication and seems not to be getting results. She smokes marijuana and drinks alcohol. I have begged her to go into rehab, with no results. I’m at my worst time with her because of this scare of fentanyl poisoning becoming so prevalent in our own community.
As an 19 year old,all these fentanyl poisoning videos just broke my heart.no one deserves to die young😢I wish they had a chance to be treated and continue their lives in a different direction.
This is so very sad praying for you and your family
Sounds like Marissa was a lovely, talented, giving person. So much pain and suffering at such a tender age. She is at peace now. I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m sure your activism will help others.
She was my best friend my cousin who I could talk to about anything. Thank you for your kind words.
My daughters name is Marissa too. Im so sorry for your loss. May you receive justice. Prayers and condolences. 🙏🏻😔🕊💔
Met best friend forever when i was only 13 yrs old and she was 12 yrs old.
Her parents were like my 2nd parents.
I am so sorry for your loss. We need harsher punishment for dealers and need to control our boarders. I have a son who thought he was trying percolate and it was fentanayl and luckily we got to him in time and 2 weeks later a friend he knew passed away . Such a horrible drug. Thank you for sharing your story
What a beautiful girl these story's kill me😢
Thank you for sharing your daughter Marissa's story!!
It seems like it was one death after the other. This is so tragic. A beautiful girl with a beautiful soul gone way too soon. I hope they are able to find justice!! My heart goes out to Marissa's Mom and the rest of her family!!
Right I couldn’t even comprehend all the losses, and now her mom has had to suffer many of those and the loss of her only child 💔 my heart breaks for her mom
I’m so sorry your daughter had to endure so many traumatic events in her short life. Just a fraction of those events would bring any adult to their knees. I pray that God brings you healing in your hearts and souls 🙏🙏🙏
So you're going to pray to a God to "heal their hearts" when it was his plan to begin with??? Riddle me that.
@@Hollypenopepper The New Testament states that the ‘rain falls on just and the unjust’. Matthew 5:45. He never said we’d have no sorrow or trials. He does say that ‘He heals the broken-hearted and bandages their wounds.’ Psalm 147:3
@@carolmorris5753 well said, bravo
@@carolmorris5753 Who cares what the "new testament" states? 🤣
That book was written by ancient goat herders from the bronze age. What's scary is, you actually believe there's an invisible sky daddy who already has a plan in place by killing people with fentanyl and you actually think your "prayers" can change that plan??? How utterly ridiculous. By the way, how is that praying working out for you?!? 😂 Praying is how you do absolutely nothing but convince yourself that you've done something. You're just another indoctrinated fool. Religion is the worst thing to ever happen to humans. It attracts weak people with mental illnesses.
The assembly men and women need to play one of these videos every time they start the law making. So sorry to Marissa’s mother and stepfather. 🙇🏻♂️🥰🥰🥰
My daughter is 5 and lights up everyroom she enters!!! Also named Marissa! Thankyou for sharing ❤ i am sincerely sad for you what an awful pain you must endure over drug dealers and liars killing our children!! 😢❤ 3 young adults in my area just died over 15 dollars 5 dollar ecstasy pills that were fentanyl 😠😢
No street drug is safe anymore. Not even marijuana. Even if your kid trusts the his friends, the friends often don't know what's in the drugs they are selling.
I have a Marissa too! Seems like they are very unique and special girls.
Godspeed to this family!!! We need education. My son; who is an addict, told me that when someone dies, everyone wants to go to that dealer and buy the same batch that the person died from. He said they know they're getting, "good stuff!!!" When I think there is nothing left that could shock me, I'm always proven wrong!!!
I've raised a child through this scourge. It killed his best friend.
My son's survival through this chemical minefield is a miracle,
But it's not just the street dealers that need attention. If one goes to prison, another immediately takes over selling to his clients.
The biggest problem is the regional producers and importers. They have _tons_ of product at their disposal. I've heard that it's so easy & cheap to make...the enticing idea of escape thru one pill is great.🙏🏼😪
Fentanyl is manufactured in China and sent directly to Mexico where the cartels who couldn't care less who they kill as long as they make money handle the rest. Our government is well aware and does nothing.
thank you for sharing marissa's story
thank you for affording your strength to others
These videos of awareness are great ur helping a lot of families thank u.
thank you for your comment
Good parents , So sad - This needs to be spoken about more!!!!!!!!!! So many dying of this crap
My deepest condolences to your & Marissa Stepfather. Unfortunately I to lost my son on December 29th,2022 one day before Marissa’s passing. And he to died as a result of fentanyl toxicity! I’m devastated most days it’s difficult to even get up!! It’s only by Gods grace & mercy that I’m able to go on. I really want to do something in the city where I live but I don’t even know how or where to stay. If anyone that reads this can share some insight on how or where I can start in my city I would appreciate it! Again my most heartfelt condolences 💐
What city are you in ?
I’m so sorry you lost your son. ❤
This epidemic has to stop before we lose generations 😢
You got that right it's so scary!!!
Before Fentanyl it was opiates that killed off a huge number of young people. Even farther back was crack, most of those users went to jail instead of death though. There is always something that kills
Hope law enforcement keep on
Busting those culprits south of. The Border and Chinese quimicals precursors providers for the cartels also helping them to laundry dirty drugs money
My deepest condolences. To this parents .
Drugs, drug convictions, and poor education have taken at least two generations out of the workforce and the military. They US military ate now Recruiting non citizens living in this country.
Close the border.
Sending my deepest condolences to you my dear , I pray you& your husband GET SOME KIND OF JUSTICE !! My heart breaks for you . I know ur pain as I’ve lost my 37 yr old niece to a fentanyl overdose on May 2nd , 2022 in Toronto Canada 🇨🇦. This fentanyl crisis is WORLDWIDE 🌍 OUR GOVERNMENT, Police NEED TO DO MORE !!!! Love, Light & Healing ❤️🙏🏽🇨🇦
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I love that her goal is to try to help others. I am sorry for your loss.
Such a loving family. Marissa was a beautiful young lady. I'm so sorry for your loss and the pain you are going thru. Sending prayers for comfort and peace 🙏
The music in the video is flawless this was well edited
God bless you both and I hope there is justice for your daughter. ✨🙏✨
You can see how loved Marissa was. Thank you for sharing her story. ❤
I just lost my ex to Fentanyl od just 5 days ago.
She was 48 facing 9 yrs in prison and was thrown out of treatment when someone came in with a couple of pills.
My heart broke as i fought to be free now 8 yrs.
Praying for change.
On this Christmas Day, I’m sending you some HUGS you very richly deserve. 🎄🤗💕🤗💕🤗💕🤗💕🤗💕🤗💕🤗💕🇨🇦
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@@rheahayes3149 thank you so much
May your beautiful daughter rest in peace. Don’t feel the burden of not allowing her to attending that audition. I’m sure she understands even more than now. God bless you. Wish I had /grew up with a mother in my life to love on. ❤❤❤❤
You deserve a big HUG today 🤗. 🎄Merry a Christmas to you love & have an extra HUG 🤗 You deserve Many, Many HUGS LOVE🤗🎄
@@rheahayes3149 thanks and merry Christmas 🎄🎁 ❤️ god bless you & your family 😘
I'm going to do something here in Michigan. I just hadn't heard much about it here. I just sent your video to my 16 year old granddaughter. She said she had never heard of it. I made her promise to share the video with her friends. 🙏❤️✨
Awesome! Thank you! There is an organization based in Detroit called Fentanyl fathers. It isn’t just for fathers. I’m on of the board members and several board members are mothers.
@@TexasPictures My daughter and grandchildren live in Detroit. I'm about 2 hours north, But our town Midland has 2 high schools. I will contact that organization and see if I can get some literature to share.
My heart feels for the parents and Marissa!
Omg she is/was absolutely gorgeous i will never forget this girl her beauty has stuck in my heart and mind no i never met her but wish i had ...spiritual healing for her momma ❤
What a beautiful family. RIP Marissa.
I’m so so sorry mama 😢 My 23 year old daughter and 18 year old granddaughter were both assaulted and are both gone now. It was an indirect cause of both of their deaths! John 10:10 💜💜
I’m so sorry to hear ! What happen to them 🥹
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@@christinacanas5839 it’s too long of a story but I appreciate you 💜
You deserve some big HUGS on this Christmas Day 🤗💕🤗💕🤗💕🤗🇨🇦
Shes very beautiful. May she rest n peace 🕊️ Sending prayers to her momma 🙏🏼❤
My deepest and sincere condolences on the tragic loss of Marissa. RIP Marissa 🙏🙏
I am so sorry for your loss. You are honoring her memory by standing up and sharing about this. Something needs to change. This will save other lives.
I'm sorry for your loss!!!so heart breaking!!!! I cried,!!! 😢
My deepest sympathy to you both and all who knew and loved your beautiful daughter.😢😢
Teaching your daughter to honor commitment was a good thing, mom. Don't blame yourself for that.
I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter.
Yes, Mommy, you will have more time with her later on. God will give you the strength to do the job you have to do now. 😢💔🙏🏽
God bless them for helping other people!
Sorry for your loss!
I tell young people about the dangers of Fentanyl and I hope they listen to me!
I'm so sorry! She's absolutely beautiful! I'd love to go through my screen and give this Momma a big hug. ❤❤❤
Don't capitalize "momma."
It’s exactly one year today! I am terribly sorry for your loss😢
Rest in peace, Marissa ❤
I’m very thankful to you for sharing your story and I know for sure that my God has so much beautiful plans to you for saving many lives on these tough days.
This is so heartbreaking . I’m sorry for your loss and I’ve had an experience with a good friend of mines as well and it was so scary, she’s here and alive and still fighting an addiction . I hope they get these ppl and lock them up that are poisoning our people with this fentanyl.
I'm so sad for the loss of your beloved daughter may she rest in eternal peace.
The drug problem is out of control.
I'm in Australia and it's no different, fentanyl isn't here in large supply yet but I suppose it will be just a matter of time, there are many criminals peddling misery, they don't deserve air to breathe.
I am so so sorry for your loss. I am sure she knew how loved she was, you are really lovely and amazing parents!
My heart just brakes for all this parents. I Pray they can go out and safe lives...
May God Bless them all.
I'm so sorry for your loss....thank you for sharing your story. I'm grateful the local police are being so supportive!! Awareness won't bring your baby girl back....but I'm sure she's proud of y'all....💔🙏✨️
My son has overdosed on Fentanyl and was brought back my Narcan. Rehab after rehab and he still uses. My son is 23 and has two little boys. He just lost his two best friends within two months of each other from Fentanyl overdose, but he still uses. I hope no one has to prepare their self to bury their child. My heart breaks.
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.
This one hit me very hard. I want to give these parents a hug. I teared up bad. Thanks again so much for sharing these videos .. they are so impactful. I really hope they can get justice for Marissa.
Will be praying for your family.
Great job Texas pictures . Your stories are eye opening but so tragic
Thank you for your comments.
This is so heartbreaking to watch. I see myself in her mother. You think. you're doing the right thing but it's hard when you don't know what you're up against. Praying for you all. You will see her again.
I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing Marissa's story.❤
Stay strong Mom! I can't imagine your pain but God is there to carry you through this.
Very sorry for your loss. Thanks for sharing her story 💔😑
Bless you mama, and dad. You are such loving parents. You did the best you could, with the information you had.
Thank you for getting the message out there about fentanyl and narcan. I worked as a counselor in treatment centers and trained medical personnel at homeless nursing homes how to use narcan and not two days went by after the training, and a nurse used narcan to save someone. Narcan should be in every home and with all first responders. It should be everywhere. Thank you for the advocacy you're doing on behalf of your lovely daughter. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Aww, I loved hearing her stories. What a beautiful girl you had.
I’m so very sorry for your heartbreaking loss. Please take care of each other😪.
Oh so very beautiful. Condolences.
,,Dear Lord Jesus please protect me and my family from evil!!"
I am sooooo sorry for this.
Our children need God in their lives 🙏
i am so sorry. you lost a precious daughter, the world lost an angel. stay strong.
I am so sorry, Amy. Thank you for telling Marissa's story.
Every family should watch these interviews. Sorry for your heartbreaking loss.
Thank you TX Pictures for bringing this POISON to the forefroent and allowing these families to tell their heartbreaking stories. Until Fentanyl is treated like the POISON it is instead of a street and/or prescription drug then this will continue to happen as the consequences are so mild compared to the MURDER conviction it deserves. RIP and fly high Marissa 💔 QEPD
Thank you for your kind words.
The father had warned her about drugs being laced with fentanyl and killing people and she still did the drugs and died. What else could he have done? There wasn't anything else. Just prayer that she would not fall victim to them.
Prayer obviously didn't do any good. Don't count on it.
So sorry for ur loss heartbreak ing
These videos really help people from using, you guys are actually making a difference.
Thank you
I am so sorry momma. She sounds like a beautiful soul. I hope you sense her around. I am sure she is a beautiful light in the heavens and in the stars.
Very beautiful lady, very sad how young people are dying 😢😢😢