FENTANYL POISONING: Brooke Treanor's Story
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- Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
- A story of one family's loss to fentanyl poisoning, recorded during the DEA Family Summit on Opioid Overdose and Fentanyl Poisoning.
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Unfortunately, I lived this mothers story. September 25, 2017 was the worst day of my life when I found my 25 year old in his bed. My prayers go out to this mother. I know the pain.
So sorry, my condolences
Dearest Penny Clark, I am so sorry! There are no words to express condolences even! A mother's worst nightmare! Please take heart that he had you to love and care for him!
May your son rest in peace! May you allow yourself the time to heal and find peace as well! I find my peace in Jesus Christ who promises to comfort those who mourn! For these many years, HE has always been so faithful! 💞🙏💞
I can’t imagine the pain 💔 Peace be with you.
I’m so sorry 😢
I lost my son on Christmas night 2 weeks ago. He was 25. He died from an overdose. He thought they were percocet. Worst day of my life.
My little sister died of a fentanyl overdose last week. Yes I’m in Australia and didn’t realise it had made its way to the shores of this great country. She was found in her car up in the mountains at a lookout. I’m gonna miss you sis. Love you forever ❤
I didn't realse it was here. That's scary. I'm sorry for your loss ❤
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
I am so sorry to hear that.
I blame the people who smuggle this drug.
I'm so sorry for your loss❤❤
Mom, you are a hero. You did everything for your child. And memorializing your daughter by doing this, it’s going to help a lot of people.
Addiction is a disease. It is no one's fault.
As a mom, it hurts to hear "that's where we failed her" because you did everything right. Heartbreaking, truly. Thank you for sharing your story and helping others. Praying for you. Jesus is the only answer. A foundation of faith, it's what has gotten me through some very dark times
Yes to this - you did everything you could. You did not fail her. You loved her with all of your heart.
You did not fail her. Sorry to say, but she failed herself. She failed your family. My brother did this to himself and my family also. I am so angry at him.
True
you are right, I´m from México and Jesus is the true , the good people in México has Jesus in our hearts and we can be resilents with our lifes here down... that is the only thing that make us been standed up...
@@alexvillarreal3947 Thank you Alex. Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Please keep us all in your prayers please. I will do the same.
You didn't fail her. So many things failed her, and fail people every single day, but you didn't fail her. You supported her and loved her from her first day on earth until her last day on earth, and she knew that.
As a recovering amphetamine addict this video hurts so much, so many times during my addiction I wanted to die just to end it. 14 months sober and every day is hard. But I would never go back. I'm so sorry Brooke I know your pain. And I know how it feels. Rest easy, fly high, we will miss you, one day everyone will be together again in the sky.
Of there's anyone in addiction, you can do it it takes 1 step at a time, 1 breath at a time. And remember, you are worth it.
We are working on a series of stories about recovery
My daughter (40 yo) overdosed on fentanyl but a friend administered Narcan so she’s still with us. 🙏🏻 Prayers for this family.
I am so glad that you shared a happy story!
Thats a beautifull story. Thank you for sharing. Prayers for you and you're loved ones as well.
A blessing
I'm so sorry💔
Narcan is an AMAZING thing!
After watching all the heartbreaking stories about Fentanyl deaths. Today will be a NEW ME. Please keep me in prayer. Thank you all.
Stay in the fight prayers.
You can do this with the help of Suboxone or Methadone and prayer
As an addict, which has been clean for over 2 years, you have NO fault in this, none at all... she had to want help. There's nothing you can do as a parent to stop her, until she's ready.... it's a rough life, trust me..... and no one wants to be an addict
Edit: Please people, if you have nothing nice to say, please stay off this post. Not everyone is like you, and addiction is a disease... I'm sick of some of you treating it otherwise
Congratulations on over 2 years clean, Thank you for sharing, stay strong.
Right on! I’m a recovering addict myself and I totally agree. No one can make you. You gotta want it and even then it’s a damn battle.We know the struggle and you will have it rest of your life. I pray no one starts because it is a lifetime ..
Don't take drugs if you don't want to be an addict. Figure it out.
I use to think that wasn’t true. Boy,was I ever so wrong.@UCHD7cVpXukRSZ2EE89OOOxw
@David Lynch yeah that's a smart response, why didn't I think of that? Before you comment something so stupid why don't you research about addiction
I love this lady! She's open, raw, honest, gentle about the truth of fentanyl. I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine.
This is a profoundly moving series, each story is heartbreaking. RIP Brooke.
It really is! Respectful, profound and effective.
With all the money we’re spending the question is how much are we willing to spend to save are children.
so young.
@@williemclean3224 This is such a valuable comment. We should be asking ourselves this all year long and 100%more during consumer Chrismas time. Children need so much development & self esteem enrichment. True prevention* is in the fabric of how children develop& what value systems they are taught*
I feel this series needs to be shown in schools. Mandatory. It's extremely heartbreaking but very informative at the same time. May God bless all of these families who have lost their precious loved ones.
We are living this nightmare at the moment. Our 35yr old daughter is currently in jail (again) so we know where she is today. I am a retired pastor & we are trusting God for her salvation & deliverance. She has overdosed a few times & brought back. She has lost her job, is not physically, emotionally or mentally well & is fighting against going homeless. Prayers & blessings to you & your family.
God bless you all. This has to be hard to watch ... and knowing Satan is behind all this addiction and death. Thank God he gave us the power over him in the Name of Jesus and by his shed blood!
Prayers
Keep trusting in the good man in the sky, we created ‘Him’, not the other way around.
@@BradleyCoopertest
God is real
God is love
God is being
I said a prayer for you 🙏 Dear Lord please save her.
Do not blame yourself. My daughter went to an after care home. It was during the Covid lockdowns so they stopped drug testing. Drugs came in and my daughter was worse off than before and is now addicted to fentanyl. I pray for her everyday.
Prayers for your family. ❤
Grieved to hear. Recovery is possible especially with her circle onboard and as mentioned solid aftercare🕊️
I am sorry that you and your family are experiencing this. Keep praying! 🤲🏽💜
Prayers for you and her,the people who love her. God is good and he will always comfort the weak scared and the ones that call unto him. Blessings ❤
The rehab that I want to, a guy on the staff was selling drugs to people.😭
What????
My 32 year old beautiful daughter beat a long term battle with opiates, cold turkey, didn't want Subs. She's still in recovery after 1. 5 years! She has her life back and is doing amazing. This year was the 1st time that she was with extended family for Christmas. We thank God. I support you all in getting the help you need. I attended a Christian based recovery group called Celebrate Recovery for about a year to learn about my part in enabling addiction and took other classes to learn about setting healthy boundaries and loving her through the struggles. Dont sit back and watch your loved one destroy themselves, be involved in loving them where they are at. ❤ You can do this.
I am soooo happy for you! 🖤🖤🖤🖤
Don't give them any money. They don't need to be comfortable.
5 years is the "hopefully clean forever mark," but I've known people still doing things (cheating, stealing, lying) and such well after that. Those are addicts behaviors. They tend to lean back to drugs.
My husband and I did Celebrate Recovery at our church as well. It was such an awesome awe inspiring time in our marriage. I am so happy that you have your daughter back ❤
@@shannon_w. Congratulations, you are so strong!
@@misantropique1488 thank you so much! That really means a lot ❤️
YOU DID EVERYTHING YOU COULD, PLEASE DONT BLAME YOURSELF
You are not an enabler....you are a loving kind and faithful mother . Thank you for being the strength in a time with none
I'm sorry for your loss .
I hate that she lost her baby, but she DOES sure seems to make a lot of excuses for her. As an addict myself, I completely understand how hard it is to fight this on a daily basis. Just show's how quickly it can happen.
I lost my daughter to fentanyl poisoning. My daughter relasped which is part of addiction. Your daughter was powerful in the time she had, she changes many lives for the positive, even as mine does without being on earth.
Damn this hit me hard. I was also born in 1991 - Today I'm 43 days off percs and on subs after 7 years and a ten pill a day addiction. This story could've been me this year... I'm so sorry for your loss. Her story won't be in vain, at least not to me. I promise I'll stay clean and Brooke's story will save at least one life.
To have an antidote to counter-attact fentanyl addiction round after round is insane. Some trauma and pain had to have been in her life! Awaiting death ☠️ by addiction is deeply 😢 sad.
kinda hard to hear people born the same time as you dying.
How long did you wait to take the suboxone.. Without getting participated withdrawals
@@marcolopez606 when you start withdrawing from the opiates, you can take suboxone. I was SO afraid of getting anticipated withdrawals also that I was deep into terrible withdrawals, but Suboxone saved my life!
@@juliebryant7942 I’m so glad it worked for you. For some addicts, MAT is the only thing that will keep them alive and living a productive life. And that is OK!
RIP Brooke, I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m 22 clean off Fentanyl for 16 months, was on it for 4yrs. And I just want to say how heartwarming your love is for your daughter. The way you remember every little detail in her addiction shows you truly loved her no matter what. I can only hope every brother/sister struggling can have a hand like yours to reach for help. I know brooke is still feeling loved even now❤️
Congratulations,love yourself as much as you can.🌟🌟🌟☮️☮️☮️
@ianj3053
What a true and beautiful way you have of giving comfort.
Can you describe what happens when you take fentayl. I want to understand why people get addicted
You. Inspire. Me. Like, wow; thank you 🙏🏾 💜
Well done x
Wow, I’m in tears watching this. I’m in the same boat, it started from cancer, and 10 years later I’m still fighting this opiate addiction…. Thank god I’ve never turned to heroin, but man it’s hard. This has really helped me. Thank you for sharing your story, may your princess rest in peace! ❤❤❤ and stay strong! Prayers for you and your family…
Keep fighting
Godspeed in your fight, what have they give you in hospital?
I don't know you and I cannot fathom the fight you're going through but even if you can't see it or feel it there are people cheering for you, praying for you to make through. Cris, if you're seeing this, we love you and please stay strong ❤❤❤ love from South Korea
sending love and support your way
God Bless you 🙏 ❤
Please read, im a musician from the 70's I was addicted to cocaine at age 22 for 13 years, Got divorced and on my ex wifes birthday I was missing her while playing a gig, I was arrested after the club closed while driving under the influence, I took it as a sign that on her birthday God sent me a message, he saved my life by being arrested that night, I stopped cold Turkey, Im still playing drums today and never forget how lucky and Blessed I am to be alive, My heartfelt prayers to the entire family and friends of this young beautiful soul, its ok to ask for help if addiction is part of your life. 🙏
Congratulations I’m 4 months clean of cocaine after I broke up with my toxic boyfriend he supplied me with drugs it’s like he didn’t want me to be GREAT!! He discarded me on Jan 13th best day of my life because had I stayed I would’ve probably overdosed soon it’s a very dark world I pray for anybody struggling to please go and get help!!!🙏🏾
@@redbone8844 One day at a time, you can do this, stay clean please, 🙏🙏
So happy for you. God is good. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Be thankful that cocaine was your “addiction”. However, being addicted to coke is nothing like being addicted to opiates. Congrats to your clean time.
I wished to God that Brooke had had her mom's loving, level headed attitude. Brooke RIP.
God is the right answer.
I’ve known many people that found victory in a church based program for addiction.
I think she was level headed from what I took from this, it's just the addiction was winning, and she knew it. So sad.
@@saturn722 amen. Sad thing is she didn't make it in. Christ is the answer
So sorry 😒 for the loss of your beautiful daughter Brooke please don't blame yourself i know it is hard to understand but her life was the life god had planned for her Ann Murphy Ireland
@@I-AM-BELIEVER Didnt make it in? In recovery?
I fell into drugs around 18, 27 now. It was an experimental phase for me at the time. I did everything .. weed, tabs, xanax, and codeine. I take personal accountability, but it was also the ppl I was introduced to. The music I was listening to at the time made it seem cool. Fortunately, I never got hooked on any of it. Also luckily, I fell out with those ppl and haven’t touched that shit since. I also had a self awakening moment and could literally see myself in a casket. I didn’t wanna bring that pain on my family like that. I’m praying that everyone dealing with addiction can overcome it.
There was nothing else to Do ?
@@holoholopainen1627 we live in trying times.
@@agravery223 I just Watched Lue Reed documentary - on RUclips ! He lived till 71 !
@@agravery223 Lou Reed and a documentary of HIM !
People love to blame the music, the company. As if they didn’t choose those either. Problem with drugs is the lack of personal accountability.
If this mother ever sees this, I want her to know that she truly is my inspiration, bc after 5 yrs of going through it with my son , I was depleted - your amazing strength helps me see there is hope!! Thank you
There absolutely is hope. There are some great programs out there for parents and family members. Do a search on RUclips for Put the shovel down. Amber Hollingsworth is incredible!
Idk how these videos started getting in my feed I don't do drugs and don't have kids but now I've bingewatched like 8 of these
Amen! At the age of 35 I was snared by the devil into a crack addiction that saw me ride a black horse and forget my name. 3 years later As I entered a rehab (on the very day that 33 years before my dad had took his life) as I entered I WAS DIPPED IN A LIVING WATER! The feeling you get when half under water and half out seeing out of my eyes I could see waves..as soon as my 2nd foot entered the building I was healed of all addictions, and urgently felt as though my friend needed help. I had no recollection of a crack addiction, nor memories as they too were wiped white as snow…no withdraw, no dreams, no sorrow! Healed in an instant. By the time my stay was over I was teaching board of prisoners how to color, and I also was leading a small Bible study. I spent 40 days and nights in that place just as Jesus had in the desert. I know that while addicted my soul cried out to our Father in Heaven and HE healed me at the moment I gave up. The moment I sought a help here. I will never forget how the Lord used me to show people that through the shed blood of Christ we all can be redeemed IF we let go and let GOD save us.
@K.M.V S with God ALL things are possible, I’m living proof. Never doubt what the power of God can do! Any addiction brings a withdrawal when you stop BUT God can deliver --when one believes! Again, he wipes us white as snow!
Thank You for sharing your testimony. Glory be to God! ❤️❤️
An addict friend of mine said she asked God to take away her addiction. The message she received -“God said your addiction is not His to take, it’s yours to give to Him”.
The obituary she wrote is so beautiful!!!!
Condolence to the family. ❤
You did NOT fail her. You did all you could to be a good mother & help your daughter. She deliberately chose her own path and refused to hold up her end, responsibly. I'm sorry your beautiful girl's lost now, but wish you & your family peace.🙏🏽🎄
She is not lost. Her daughter knew Jesus Christ and I am absolutely sure He knew why she struggled with addiction and His love and His compassion would bring her into His loving arms. Jesus doesn’t toss us out just because we struggle. Many Christian people struggle.
@Colleen Kelly 100% agree!!! I am so sick of the criminalization of people who are addicted. Trauma is a gateway and we need better resources for help and find better ways to help and support those struggling. Stigma and judgement from people who are usually failing to look in the mirror or totally do not understand the struggle of addiction and should just be thankful not to understand!! For those struggling KEEP TRYING keep fighting.
Good recovery here one day at a time since 1988 and I say to all who struggle COME BACK, we want you🤗‼️🕊️💁🏼♀️💜💯
I don't think she "deliberately chose her own path" -- she was a prisoner of the mind.
In a way they did, but the injection she said was too expensive. Shows that weren’t behind her recovery because it was too expensive
What a beautiful tribute to this lovely young woman. For those struggling with addiction know that you are being cheered on, stay brave, stay strong.
Texas Picture Documentaries you are doing an amazing thing by telling all these stories. To the people who participated in memory of their loved ones, THANK YOU for sharing your story, and I am so very sorry for your losses. I have a few people in my circle that have died of a fentanyl overdose.
Agreed. This is a WONDERFUL and informative series based in empathy and understanding. Thank you. Excellent work.
I really relate. My son was clean for 7 years from a year long program in Baltimore. He met a girl who was an addict and he relapsed. He’s still struggling and hasn’t gotten any clean time. He is on methadone but is still using street drugs. I have tried so hard to help. Maybe way too much. Prayers and faith are important but a small piece to a very complicated disease
sending prayers🙏🙏🙏
Don't give up on him.
Deepest Condolences to you and your family. It wasn't your fault, Mom. May God continue to comfort you.
So sorry for your loss. I just lost my oldest nephew, Jordan, 34 to fentanyl poisoning while taking what he thought was Xanax. He died 1 week before Christmas. Rest in peace Jordan 7.19.88~12.18.2022
#IAMSORRYFORYOURLOSS
#MAYJORDANRESTINPEACE
@@magathaebai7114 Thank you =)
Brooke's mother: You're a thoroughly good, likable, responsible person. You have my compassion.
Thank you, mom. Brooke certainly lived her life with love and purpose. Her mistake was comparing herself to the world around her.
I have to prepare myself for my son getting out of prison. He doesn't belong there but I believe it's saved his life for now. I hope he makes it.
He will 🙏🏾 ❤
Jesus is the key….there is power in his name…..I am so glad you understand and sharing it with others. Ask and it shall be given. ❤
Made me cry ! I’m in the methadone program . I graduated college . Lord . Cover me on this journey . I’m on 18 milligrams I gotta get to 0 hallelujah. God 10:02 bless you ! Come to Jesus ❤
We have a series of recovery stories you might find interesting. Here's a link to the playlist:
ruclips.net/p/PLdCPA32W_p39Z8hi7xSIX3Fkqmhd7mRzj
You got this.Fight hard, God can set you free.
My oldest is also on methadone and the tiredness keeps her from doing what she wants. Please keep the course so you can have a happy, abundant life
@@JlovesD I heard your not suppose to go past 40 milligrams .
She emitted the energy of an Old-Soul. Her story was profoundly moving. What a remarkably written Obituary. She had a poetic Spirit it seems. 🥀
Thank you for Old Soul! Yes, that captured my Brooke profoundly. You touched my heart today.
@@GingerTreanor she seemed like a very interesting person.
@@GingerTreanorI watched this twice in a row. Your daughter, is my Abby.
Pioneer, no rules, no religion. Praying she will make a turn .....praying she will choose life.
Shockingly, she knew what she was getting into b/c her friend had died from an overdose. It sounded like she was reconciled to her fate and a short time here on Earth. RIP Brooke. My deepest condolences to her loved ones.
an addict is always an addict. first step is to acknowledge that. we are either passive or active there is no middle ground, and we most definitely have to accept that in order to fight it. its an everyday battle, one step at a time, one day at a time. but you have to be ready to walk that road of sobriety, no matter what that road is. its whatever is right for you. be it rehab, medication, religion, helping others, solitude, meetings, writing in journal, or talking about it to others. find what works for you and be consistent, for yourself and never others. sobriety is hard, but its beautiful.....for whoever's going through it, keep fighting the fight you're not alone. may brooke rest peacefully.
Excellent advice. Thank you
I clicked on this cuz my own daughter, Brooke,had issues with drugs too. I lost her Nov.2016. She was 26 yrs.old. I feel your pain.😭👍🙏🤗✌️
For some reason, these stories appeared in my feed and I got swept up. So very sorry and sad to see stories of the many innocent victims of fentanyl poisoning. Such a complicated issue, addiction in general. To fully address/resolve, so many factors and influences need to come together, starting with the victim and his/her circumstances that resulted in trauma and the path chosen that ultimately led to cost of life. And then, even the best laid plans and interventions do not promise a good end.
They aren't innocent
Prayers can come from all religions, I am muslim. I have witnessed my parents struggle beside a sibling who has battled drug addiction throughout his thirties as well. Never did I expect Narcan to be part of our home. Preparing yourself for that one heartbreaking phone call takes hours, weeks, months of heartbreaking acceptance and knowing that still won't be enough. I will pray for all the girls who are ready to heal.
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.
my daughter is on life support. It has been 1 week and 2 days. She is an alcoholic and has major mood disorder. She attempted to die by suicide, 1 week and 2 days ago. i am sorry for your loss. my heart aches for you. 🕯🇨🇦✌🏼❤❤
I'm sorry for what you're going through. I wish this hell on no one. You keep your head up. Where there is life there is hope
Praying for you and your daughter Mary. 🍁
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As a mother , I don’t know where these parents find the courage to tell their stories and help others. I am a mother of a son in recovery. I’m tired as the journey has been long and he too lived in Hawaii. I flew there one day in order to save his life. He was much too sick to even make the decision to get help. There have been relapsed along the way since but for today he is in recovery and for that I am tremendously grateful 🙏🏼💞💫 God bless all these families and RIP to their beautiful children ❤
What would you tell another mother who had a similar story? You did not fail her.
You are a loving mother who deserves to have joy in your life. Embrace the life you know your daughter would want you to have.
God Bless you. 🙏
Thank you, for everyone who is telling their story here on this channel to raise awareness about this issue!
I'm so sorry for your loss. The obit gave me chills. She sounds like she lived an adventurous life on her terms, and i have much respect for that. Addiction is so ugly. 😢
What an incredible mother. I'm so proud of her helping others while grieving herself. That takes incredible faith and strength.
My sister has been an addict for 30 years. I don’t think she will ever get past it because she has no desire to. I cannot continue to help her harm herself.
My son took his life because no amt of anything he used was enough...he had such a high tolerance. 😢😥.
I had prayed for him my whole way to work before I knew he'd passed so I hope God caught him.
So sorry you lost your daughter 😔
This episode touched me the most. I love you Mom and may God continue to bless you in your journey.
I would love to reach out to Brooke’s family and say they did EVERYTHING they could, it’s just unfortunate that the clutches of addiction is so strong and that is the only villain in this story. Thank you for supporting her without judgement she is looking down thanking you ❤
i first tried heroin at 17. it was a party good time drug for me for 11 years. my first physical habit was at 28. the next 15 years were run a habit for 2-3 months, clean up for 6-7 months, a year even. One day get the bright idea that “hey ive been working hard and doing well. i wanna treat myself.”. each time within 5 months i was shooting 10 bags a day simply to get well again. All the while holding down jobs, juggling staying free in the justice system.
im 55 now. its been a while, but the last time was an overdose and my adult child had to witness their mother tell junkie lies to EMTs who were only trying to help.
i always told myself since i never stole, did tricks, lost custody of my children, lost of my driver’s license or been evicted from my residence i wasn’t “that bad.”. no, i was just lucky, with some kind or ignorant enablers.
i ended up getting involved with the justice system, long after i last used heroin and only a little more than a year before my state legalized cannabis recreationally. i figured im paying dues i owed i just never got caught for.
please don’t blame yourself. or even their friends, the dealers, the cartels, “Biden’s weak border policies.”. we all make our own choices. we all are trying to numb pain and stress from a society who tells us we need to work longer and harder and make more money to buy more stuff, and if you dont? Youre worthless. no wonder so many seek to dull the pain and shame
I believe in Jesus and know just how He Can Truly Set You Free. Psalms 46:10 “Be still and know that I am God. “
I’ve never had a drug problem but He has brought me through many valleys. I really appreciate this series and the way you represent the fallen and their families. This is a very powerful tool.
❤️🙏🏼❤️
What a beautiful life she lived. I’m so sorry mom but you did all you could for her. Rest In Peace Brooke.
That’s a thoughtful message. 🙏
This woman is an angel Mother. I love that she is helping others now. Special lady.
Two beautiful spirits... mother & daughter. RIP dear Brooke🙏
My brother suffered from drug addiction. He went to rehab when he was in his 20's, & he was doing so well for over 10 years. My mother got sick in 2017, & he wasn't handling it too well. She passed away in 2019 😢. My brother stopped caring about himself. He wanted to die too 😢... He overdosed on this horrible drug in November of 2023. I miss him & my mother every day. It's difficult, going through life without my mother. I wish I could've helped my brother. I tried so hard, but he gave up on himself. #Jesusfixit.🙏🏽
I am so sorry! Your brother overdosed on Nov of 2023? Perhaps it was in 22?
Please be at peace with yourself. Your daughter was simply overwhelmed by addiction and lost. Its nobodys fault. She is ok now, and she would want you to be ok too. Big Hug from Rienzi Mississippi
Our friends just lost their daughter last Tuesday of the same thing. They need as many prayers as they can get right now. Thanks
This family seems to have done everything possible to help their child. It's a heartbreaking situation for families whose loved one battles addiction. I was prescribed fentanyl patches in 2003 after having been previously prescribed other pain medications in the past. My family doctor assured me it was the best choice for me. After a couple months I realized fentanyl was not for me and I tapered down to tramadol. I later found out this same doctor was essentially selling prescriptions to many of his patients for a flat $250.00 per visit. He gave them multiple pain meds, benzos, and strong muscle relaxers. Several patients died under this doctor's care and he was ultimately arrested, convicted and sentenced to over 30 years. He was in his mid 60s.
Brooke’s struggles are over. May she rest in eternal peace! Peace and love to her family!❤
Rest in peace. Her faith in God was good. May God help you all get through this.
I was that addict lost and stuck in addiction for so long, completely unable to find a way out, my heart absolutely breaks watching this. By an absolute miracle I am now in recovery. Thank you for sharing Brooke’s story, i am sure that it will help someone who needs to hear it. Sending my love to you and your family. ❤
Ma'am, as a mother, we will do anything for our children, even give up our own lives. Your daughter seem like a incredibly sensitive, loving person who did her very best in this life. She even wrote her own obituary, which is something that I've never heard. She probably did in major part for you, she wanted you to know that she had lived a good life, and knew that you would feel hopeless. It's sounds like you two were best friends. My condolences to you ma'am. May your beautiful baby rest in eternal peace.
Mary, writing one's own obituary is actually a common recovery activity we all do. Her's was especially poetic, confident almost like she was sucked in by the romance of dying. Not that her situation was the same but think of Romeo and Juliet. When I saw the movie as a field trip outside of staring at Olivia DeHavalands bodacious chest I was enamored as a tween by the ROMANCE of their deaths, not necessarily their poor choices or lack of parental supervision! Folks that jump off the Golden Gate Bridge will write prior to their leap in the same romanticized way. Survivors of that leap are well documented in their realization as they hurl towards the sea slamming at a predictable rate of speed per body weight and hitting 40 degree water that unless your entry is somehow perfect you slam into the equivalent of concrete. Seems making the 'other side' less attractive might help. Jesusian here and I'm excited to go home and fortunately upon recovery my suicidal tendencies waned so home when my time comes,... not like this😔🕊️
Please,please don’t judge this could be anyone of us! RIP Brooke. God bless her Mom and family.🙏🏼
This was a moving story. I've struggled with addiction for 30 years, with bouts of sobriety thru 12 step programs, in and out of rehabs. Everything changed in June of 2019 when I accept Jesus Christ into my life. From that day I've been clean with absolutely NO URGE TO USE WHATSOEVER. Truly a miracle never in my wildest dreams would I have believed you if you told me before that day that Jesus was the answer to the problem all along. My pastor told me not long after my conversion that I never had a drug problem, but rather a Jesus problem all that time .....
I'm 2 months sober. I first got hooked when some friends gave me some marijuana they said it was Jamaican but soon later I found out they laced it with Fentanyl. I was passed out for 7 hours and almost overdosed. It's a horrific drug. Be careful people
I'm just now seeing this. Hoping there will be a Chapter II allowing parent's to share more on the true Essence of their child. Meanwhile, I need to set this straight. The hardest person to forgive is yourself. My healing will come in time. I thought I knew everything about addiction at the time she was alive. I actually studied the history of Opioids and I gave up my career to walk alongside the homeless with SAPD HOPE team doing ID recovery. On Brooke's last day, as I was leaving rehab. She stopped me and asked, "Mom, why am I here"? All I could think to say was, Brooke, I just want you to live! What I didn't understand, until after death, is the depth of Opioids on the brain. It truly is out of the addicts control. If addiction were thought of as a cancer on the brain, I think more people would be receptive and compassionate. My mom passed from cancer in January. She fought it for years and the family supported her. It sad that Brooke actually put up the same fight for her life, yet hers was a stigma, to be hidden and not shared and supported by all people. WE, us parents, are going to work together to break that STIGMA so another life is not lost to addiction.
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Amen I absolutely agree. I am just about to graduate with a Bachelor degree in Criminology and Disability studies one reason is because I am so sick of addiction being criminalized and stigmatized. Treatment should be easily accessible for all as in the Portugal model. We need to stop making people who are addicted feel like they are a lost cause because they cannot get sober. I feel your daughter knew enough about Jesus and accepted him and I know Jesus understands us better than we do and our Father knows. Praying for you and your family. Forgive yourself because she forgives you and so does Our amazing and loving Father God.
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Thank you so much April.
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I'm so sorry for your loss. I pray for your peace. Brooke was a beautiful adventurous soul and so many people will be helped by her story. She would want this. God bless all of you.
After coming to Christ at age 14 three years later I began a 10 year struggle with drugs and alcohol. Anxiety and not knowing myself and purpose were contributing factors. I deeply regret the pain I brought upon my wonderful forgiving family.
Wow! I can feel this mothers pain. What can I say about this truly tragic situation except RIP dear Brooke. Mum, you are wonderful you love your daughter and you did everything you could to help Brooke please try to be at peace with this thought. All my love and respect to you 🇬🇧💕
This woman is so kind and beautiful inside and out this woman knows how bad addiction is and she's right I'm a drug addict but let ckilly I'm in a suboxone clinic I've been there for 8yrs it has done wonders I've been clean ever since I pray that God will comfort this woman's soul and I'm so proud that people like her are reaching out and helping others cuz she's so right addicts need god first and suboxone to change they're lives around the world needs more people like her when your an addict healing comes from within u gotta wanna quit or all the rehab stays in the world won't help it's like your in purgatory nobody knows how bad addicts want to stop but it's and agrevating urge go get it get it now drugs so yes I think her daughter is so proud of her
My heart breaks for you, Mom. There is a huge lump in my throat and a stinging in my eyes and nose. I have prayed for you. This is gut-wrenching. May God be with you and your family for the rest of time.
Some people can get off drugs easily, others it's a struggle but they do it at some point, some try it and are immediately tied to it and are unable to do without it. There was a 27 year old wonderful young man who was like a son; he overdosed and we lost him. At times he would cry and beg us to just tell him how to get off the drugs. Broke our hearts! My heart goes out to you!
I used my entire adult life I'm ashamed to say I'm 69 and will die like I lived I'm sure but know there are some people who are addicted immediately I was one now I use fentanyl because heroin is so hard to find for those of us who are missing that part of our brain there is no help we can't quit our bodies won't let us we are on to much physical pain and emotional pain hopefully in the coming years they will have some meds to treat us to late for me but I'm sure there will be a lot of people to work with😢
The stories in this series are so heartfelt and caring. Thank you for talking about your daughter. I am so very sorry for your loss.
This breaks my heart. I lost my only brother to drugs. He was shot and killed over coke. God rest her gentle soul. I am sure he is with you too. Do not blame yourself.
Amen. I have a 31 year old son in rehab for fentanyl, as far as I know, my 22 year old daughter is still struggling. My 33 year old died tragically before Thanksgiving. 😪
I am so sorry. I have been through this with 1 child. I can't imagine 3. XXOO
I’m so sorry, condolences 💐 🕊️🙏🏽
I am so sorry💜
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I’m sorry it’s painful fentanyl is taking people out like flies. Even in Canada. A devils drug!
Heartbreaking 💔 I lost my father in 1999 to an overdose. Breaks my heart how ramped it has become and all the lives it has taken. Writing her own obituary wow. My heart goes out to this family and all families dealing with addiction and the losses that come with it! ❤
My sister just died in August.. fetal OD! I FEEL YOU. I PRAY FOR YOU!
The best part of your testimony is declaring the name of Jesus, I know he can deliver and save anyone who calls on him. My son relapsed 9 months ago, and all can say thank you Jesus for delivering my son again. I am so sorry for your beautiful daughter, this is very sad to listen to. God bless you keep the faith no matter what!
The mom is so emotionally intelligent, seems to be such a decent, genuine person
I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter. These drugs have ripped apart families for way too long. She was a beautiful soul gone too soon. In my prayers for her and others like her
It kills me to see parents that tried to help their kids blame themselves. Getting and staying in recovery is the addict’s responsibility. You can’t save your child(ren), they must save themselves. Thirteen years clean, we can and do recover. RIP Brooke
The willpower to say NO in the beginning will make or break you. Best wishes to this mother who continues to fight helping others in the same situation. God bless you and your family❤
Such a beautiful young lady & she lived her truth even if she couldn't beat it, she accepted it. Condolences to her family & friends.
This was powerful! What a beautiful soul. Many prayers for those families and individuals that suffer through the hands of addiction. Rest in peace sweet girl.❤️🙏❤️
Brooke is free from the burdens of her earthly life now.
I have been clean for 16+ years- it has not been easy, but I wouldn't go back on drugs. I have learned how to deal with feeling pain in my life without having to go and get high and drunk any more.
Listening to this lady tell her daughters story is so sad- may her daughter rest in peace.
You didn’t fail her!
I never got the details on how they passed and I’m glad I stumbled across this video. I didn’t know Brooke well, but it was obvious through our meetings and those who loved her how amazing and beautiful she was. I’m so sorry her journey was cut short. Thank you for sharing this part of her story with the world and know that her memory also lives on in many of us who were privileged enough to join paths with her.
I lost 2 nieces to tainted heroine and meth, laced with fentanyl. They died 2 years apart, both we’re working the program but the drugs got the best of them. They both left small children and now my sister is very lost and depressed, blaming herself. May all the addicts seek help, your family loves you very much but we can’t help you until you help yourself!
WOW!!! If you didn’t cry watching this, you are not human! What a beautiful and extraordinary young woman Brooke was. She packed more into her 30 years than most do in an entire lifetime. I cried like a baby listening to the obituary she wrote for herself. Sending her parents so much love, strength and peace. All the way from Country Victoria. Australia 🇦🇺 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
I'm her sister and your love is so appreciated. My tears will never stop but neither will my mom. Thank you ❤️
Thank you for sharing your story. I was not able to have children. I cannot begin to imagine the pain that a parent feels after losing a child. You are in my prayers🙏. Your daughter is an angel. Amen.
Brooke sounds like someone I would have liked to have known and be friends with. I am sorry ma'am for your loss.
Just beyond heartbreaking. The commenter Melanie below me is absolutely right. You did not fail her. You did Way Beyond what many people are capable of doing with rehabs, and support. I am clean and sober for 25 years now, but it took 27 years of drug and alcohol, arrest, losing jobs before I was able to get clean. Brooke was incredibly blessed to have you all and your love and support. I would say our community and Country fails people with addictions by making it financially prohibitive for most people. I was in rehab for 4 months, and then went to a halfway house. That was 25 years ago and all of that was was a fourth of what it cost now and was covered by my employers insurance. Now rehab is a huge money making, for profit care and our country should be ashamed of ourselves that we continue to let people suffer simply because adequate resources not available unless you are extremely well off. Best to you and and bless you for your work and sharing your story.
my brother tommy is up in heaven with her to. hugs
The way you put this together 👏🏾👏🏾I’m over here crying.I really felt like I was at her home goin😢😢RIP BABYGIRL
So strange she goes straight into heroin. Especially after a friend died from it. Wonder if she was using before and moms didn’t know
Yeah. It's weird.
Man I’m crying. Such a beautiful spirit. It was an honor to sit and listen to the story of your beautiful daughter.
Simply heartbreaking story! Such a beautiful girl to be lost this way. My deepest condolences to this heartbroken family.
I felt every word said. I lost my baby sister in August 2018. God knows I tried to save her. The hole in my heart will never be filled ….. Until we meet again!!
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