I am 6 months sober from all drugs. I almost died last year due to drug induced psychosis. I threw away my life savings away and now am in trouble from 2 arrests. I am slowly recovering and I am thankful to still be alive. I want to share my story so others may escape the horrors of drug addiction.
@@gets187 Adderall and weed but I mixed with some cocaine last year. The weed is what triggers full blown psychosis, I know this for a fact. It amplifies my psychosis brain on Adderall. It is the one thing I thought was harmless but turns out that it is the killer for me.
Congratulations on 6 months sober! That’s an amazing feat! I was once considered a hopeless case-my family wrote me off and I hit rock bottom. I have almost 10 years sober now, and I am so grateful I don’t have to live like that anymore. Keep on keeping on, one day at a time. Best wishes
I’m recovering from fentanyl addiction. It’s 2 years and a month thank God. I try to document my journey on my channel to spread awareness. I also went back to get my masters as a licensed therapist so I can give back the best way I know how. We do recover, we do change, and we will find purpose in our pain.
We also have a series of recovery stories. You might find interesting. Here’s a link to the playlist. Journey from Addiction to Recovery Series ua-cam.com/play/PLdCPA32W_p39Z8hi7xSIX3Fkqmhd7mRzj.html
@@ReannaPeters12 Yes I have a vocal disability called Dysphonia which makes me sound very hoarse at times...but my God has a sense of humor as my wife Caryn Rae Robin is a voice instructor
“Using pain for purpose” and “turning a mess into a message” are NOT meaningless phrases .. real people, real mission. Never stop saying yes to a calling or purpose. 💙
Addiction is an inherited form of mental illness. Runs in families. Ask me how I know. My condolences. I too lost a son to fentanyl. It killed him so fast he was found on the floor with his arm on the wall. They believe he died within minutes. Anyone reading this. If you have family that are alcoholics or drug addicts, it’s in your family. Make sure you inform your children of this. Let them know that this is a form of mental illness and once you kick start it, it’s almost impossible to stop. My son was an addict for 16 years. It took so much from him, getting high became his life. And for the love of god do not buy pills or anything from a drug dealer. They are putting fentanyl in everything. Literally everything. Even weed.
Pushing weed in America has been a disaster. Drugs are drugs even Mushrooms can lead into drug addiction. Hollywood comedy shows push drugs everyday. Our Government doesn't care. Matter of fact, they think they are cleaning out the Gene pool of addicts.
@@laurarebb6923 Yeah I don't think weed would be a target for it however, it is in pills and powders. This person doesn't need medical evidence, they lived it.
It has nothing to do with inherited, it has to do with weakness. Not learning from life watching growing up, not having parent talking about feelings and what to do in life, bad company freinds, but the weakness not telling yourself to not take drugs, then you have a bad day , felling low, bad freinds offer m.m
Hello, I am from Port Charlotte, Florida. My sister recently passed away from a fentanyl poisoning, so I completely understand some of your pain. It’s the hardest thing I ever went through in my whole entire life!I I would love to come alongside you and assist in anyway possible. I am trying to organize a 5K for overdose awareness day (August 31) in Charlotte County. I hope that we can come alongside each other in one way or another and offer our love and support. I will be looking into the Robin Foundation! And I agree! These people want their families together with them and I think it would help and assist in their recovery! I teach class at Charlotte County jail and that’s all the women are concerned about is their children!!! as you would expect! Stay strong and be blessed! Love, Polly Pierce
That cop calling you daughter a junkie is just soul crushing. Addiction is a disease, when are people going to accept that as fact. Harm reduction and education is a good start, but treatment centres are far too few. You two are doing such good work.
Just my opinion. I was on drugs for 12 year's, but it was my choice. I knew exactly what I was doing and nobody could tell me differently. I didn't consider it a disease, when I'm deciding to take the drugs or not. But I deciding to get off them cold turkey and been clean now for 6 year's and it's a everyday struggle to not go down that road again.
"We're just trying to use our pain for purpose," was very powerful. You can tell how much her Dad and sister loved her, and how painful the loss of two family members has scarred them. Thank you for the work you do.
Thank you, I honestly just want to say thank you for hearing the pain of the addicts and the families of addicts. No they are not just junkies, each person that has overdosed, each person that is struggling with their addictions has a story and they deserve to be treated with dignity and compassion. I am 3 years clean and sober from my addiction, what got me to wake up? my 10 year old son found me overdosing in the bathroom with a syringe still half full of heroin/fentanyl and meth sticking out of my arm and my arm is almost black since I didn't take the tourniquet off. I will never go back!! Thank the lord for narcan ❤
I am so very sorry for your loss, watched the whole presentation. I googled the Robin Foundation at the end. I am a senior on a fixed income, non the less, I will donate money monthly. I am praying for you.
Addicts were once patients for profit let’s not forget that. They are so much more to that for their loved ones for their community and for our society as a whole. I’m so sorry for your loss.❤️
Dad, you did everything you could to love and support your lovely daughter. Drugs change your brain and you struggle to maintain control. But I believe she saw no way out and out of love, decided to take her life at a time when you wouldn't be the one to find her or have your last memory be that of her lifeless body. She is still with you, closer than you think. She still exists as pure conscious energy. She hears your words and Im sure she is so proud of you, having the courage to speak out to save lives. I am one of those lives you have saved, 35 days clean today. And it is because of the heartache I feel in your words. Thank you.
So sorry for your loss.. i know she was a beautiful soul ❤ Thanks Texas pictures for allowing these precious people a safe place to tell their story .. prayers to all
The pain in both of your voices is just heartbreaking 💔 i pray you find some comfort & thank you for the foundation you've made. Both of my sons are addicts & i am terrified of getting the call on one or both of them so i do know some of what you went thru before your beautiful wife & daughter passed. I would like to say it is a stigma that drug addicts are not worth saving ive even seen doctors that treat addicts like they are nothing they really shouldn't treat anyone like that they are the ones that over prescribed opiates to begin with. I will keep you in my prayers.
Wow it's up to 200 a day now? 😥😢 Just a year ago I think it was 175. How much worse will it get before things start to change? Everyone please carry Naloxone with you at all times, even if you don't know any opioid users.
The pain is so much. No one really understands until a loved one dies. If we are dependent upon Laws being changed and enforced- no-- we are on our own. Thanks for telling this heartbreaking story. I empathize with your pain
Heart breaking video! The fact that this country cannot get a hold on this drug is beyond me. To me, fentanyl is as dangerous as an automatic weapon that can take out multiple people. How many have to die? I get the addiction, I get it, but none of these stories begin or end with, my loved one knew they were taking fentanyl. Hugs and prayers to all parents who lost loved ones to drug use! 👋❤🙏
Many people in the “drug culture community” know their next high could be their last. Whether they use pills, meth, coke, H… they know the risks are very high when using drugs off the streets… The kids in school may or may not be awareness on a different level.
If love could cure addiction, if love could save an addict, then Stefanie would be here. Her family loved her deeply. I don’t see co-dependency here. I see love. I’m so sorry for your loss.
I have an identical twin too and I would absolutely die if something happened to her :( praying for all involved. This reminds me a lot of our family dynamics and our different personalities.
22:05 I agree with this father regarding fentanyl being an epidemic bigger than this country has ever seen. I love everything this family is about & I am so very sorry for your loss & the shaming you’ve had to endure. I am sending you so much love & healing light. ❤️✨💫
I’m in Florida as well and I would love to help bring change here, I just don’t know where to begin. It’s deeply personal to me. Keep up the good work.
So I'm waiting to hear how we can start at home as parents. We must consistently spend time with our kids at an early age. Does that guarantee there won't be a drug overdose? No. Spending time loving our children, being at home when they come home from school, helping them with their homework, teaching them right from wrong, enforcing rules at home, getting to know their friends, doing things as a family, not ignoring red flags etc.is a good start. Not allowing them to be home alone for hours at a time. As parents, we have a better chance of keeping our kids safe if we take our responsibility seriously. Are your children a priority? Or is your priority having the big house, best toys, best clothes, best vacations for your kids? Kids just want your time and love. They want rules, they want you to show up for their school activities. Are you staying informed about how your child is doing at school. It starts at home.
I am a recovering addict as well and its also my dream to open a treatment centre for woman and children. This is so sad….. so many young people with so much life and dreams to fulfill….. all just gone
Thank you for making this video and for both of you sharing your story and how it’s impossible to have saved your Stefanie after doing all you could do. I hope the Robin Foundation continues to thrive, and helps the people who need it. I had a family member die from drugs and wish I could’ve helped her
Dear Dad, Our egos can trick us to think that if we had done “better” the outcome would be different. I so much wish for you to release yourself from this burden. My heart goes out to you, beautiful family. RIP Stefanie, beautiful soul, free at last❤
I've listened to so many of these stories and I think this, your story might have finally helped me to heal and get sober. I hope I can thank you guys over a period of time
Thanks for sharing. You got this. We also have a series of addiction recovery stories that you might find interesting. Here's a link to the playlist: From Addiction to Recovery - ua-cam.com/play/PLdCPA32W_p39Z8hi7xSIX3Fkqmhd7mRzj.html
Oh they dealt with the painkillers. And it goes like this: The people that need it, can't get it. People that don't need it, get it. The people that need it, have to go to the people that don't need it, to get it. Creating another black market, hence the fentanyl poisoning in the fake drugs. 🤔🙄
The drug abusers have totally ruined the system for people who have legitimate pain and need " pain killers ". They can't get proper treatment because of the drug abusers. The government has shut that down because of them. Why do you think people are going to the streets to get their pain meds? Because dope heads ruined it for everyone else. Sad but true. But, yes, we do have a Fentanyl problem because of illegal drug seekers.
I do not live in America but, I watch many American docos. I think the way that the medical industry is run over there is also part of the problem. I do not know if there are free clinics over there but, I know it is expensive to get medical treatment. In Australia we have free medical care for those who cannot afford health cover. The only downside is that there are long waiting lists unless what is wrong is urgent. I say that addiction is urgent and it should be free to go to treatment centers and the Govts need to provide high quality care. There is not enough focus on the importation of these drugs either. That goes for all countries.
the picture of the four of them at the very end hit HARD. such an adorable,innoscent,beautiful and heartbreaking picture. thank you robin foundation and thank you Texas pictures
Bless your hearts and the strength you have to have endured this journey. You both spoke so beautifully of your sister and I know she knew you loved her immensely. I hope there is a change soon. We need to wake up and see this threat.
Your baby girl was extraordinary, sweet,loving and compassionate and kind. She had so many beautiful dreams and so many goals and ambitions. Wonderful young lady, beautiful spirit!
I was addicted to opiates, including fentanyl, Vicodin,and meth! The doctors prescribed all these meds, and I functioned fine and went to work, but after 3,yrs,my children helped me get into withdrawal, in a hospital! It was SOoo FUCKING painful,I lost my husband after 45 YEARS of marriage,he couldn't handle it. the doctors should double check these meds,in combination!!!!! My sodium level was so low, I almost died. I don't remember some of that year! Because we were fighting,I would take an extra pill,to keep him away from me, always lecturing me, but didn't know how bad I felt 😢. that was 20.urs years ago,and after going through withdrawal,I have NEVER even thought about those again! Thanks to God,,!!!!
i feel so sorry for these parents struggling with the loss of their children. prayers for all of you brave souls and for what youre trying to do to help others get clean. theyre blessed to have people like yourselves who still care after all youve gone thru. im in that trench with you. hugs
It breaks my heart to see this beautiful girls life took these horrible turns....I cant imagine the sadness that they both will carry for the rest of their lives....Prayers...
Thanks for sharing. I appreciate the comment about generation addiction and its effect on family. I have 2 younger sisters who have been battling addiction ( crack) for going on 35 years; and our father was a devout heroine addict.
Thank you for sharing your story. I am in the Pharmacy field and I get so saddened by the over prescribed narcotic pain medications. Thank you for what you are doing with your foundation.
Good job! We also have a series of Recovery stories that you might find interesting. Here’s a link to the playlist. Journey from Addiction to Recovery Series ua-cam.com/play/PLdCPA32W_p39Z8hi7xSIX3Fkqmhd7mRzj.html
she sounds like a senstiive soul. I am the same way. I need lots of commitment to make someone my friend. without the right grounding, it would be easier for her to slip. I honestly think that you need a spiritual foundation. something that truly resonates with you, in order to achieve true sobriety. mine was literally lifted and I honestly had very little to do with it. I thank the divine with all my heart everyday. it was the greatest thing that has ever happened to me. the divine truly loves us. you are not alone.
I commend you for being there for your loved one. I get it. I have a daughter who struggles with mental health and addiction. We haven’t given up on her but I left it in Gods hands
I’m so sorry to hear this it’s so heartbreaking. I come from both recovering addicts parents but for some reason I told myself I would not do it and stuck with it. Praying for your family🙏 one day at a time
The comment from the detective: "Ma'am, with all due respect, your sister was a junkie for the last 18 years." That's unconscionable! That detective should be investigated in internal affairs
I don't even know what to say... It's just too sad... Thanks @Texas Pictures Documentaries. Thank you Mr. Glen for all the work you do to have us informed. God bless you always 🙏.
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Detectives and police officers are sometimes put into the most difficult of situations. While Stephanie was your daughter and sister, her history dictated a very different person to law enforcement in Davey. I'm sure your family friend would have done anything had it been possible. Pain can be very powerful constructively. It is my hope that you both will continue to build your foundation and hopefully, save lives.
I can't wrap my head around the number of deaths will increase in the next few years from this.drug. My son passed away 8-6-21 and the pain from this will never go away. This has to be stopped and our government needs to step up and stop it from coming into this country. I'm so sorry for your loss, keep busy with what you are doing and know that you sre making a difference. Peace & Love.
My heroin addiction started threw pain meds due to car crash i am clean today but i have to live with the damage that have caused my family as alot of my mothers time was taken dealing with me so my siblings felt left out due to my addiction my addiction nearly killed me one thing most people think is that u just decide to become a addict thats not the case i went through alot of extreme traumas so many people dont make it out ive lost so many friends due to opoids or prescription painkillers were it started for me something has to be done but has to start with these governments as these doctors today are handing out opoids n needs to stop i feel i need to do something within this field due to helping others ive done some training with the Amy winehouse foundation in the uk to be able to talk to others and children have certificates but feel this is my calling just to help one person would be enough just one this story so much like mine am so so sorry for ur loss i truly am im over 15 yrs clean of heroin its i dknt even drink and very reluctant to tske paid meds
Its a profitable billion dollar industry...... compliments of the US government ( transnational crime organization)...... it can be stopped they choose to profit of pretending to care with their useless bills which keep them and their families in the Benjamins...... fentanyl is coming from China through the Southern Cartels that are funded by taxpayer dollars..... the people must continue standing up and fighting until this tyrannical government falls ....
God Bless You and God Bless Your Family. To lose 2 of Your Loves to this is beyond heartbreaking. May the Lord be with You and help mend Your hearts and soul. With Love.
I would love to know what an overdose looks like because I know obviously when they're not breathing that's an overdose. However I think there are times where they come close to overdosing and when I try to look it up it says call SAHMSA which I did and it was no help. I am dealing with my 23 yr old son Geno who is battling fentanyl addiction. He has been to rehab twice. I lost my stepson Sullivan who was 19 on July 22nd 2019. God Bless the work y'all are doing. Right now we are losing so many. Too many. Everything your saying is what I feel. Since we lost Sully I have wanted to open a detox/rehab for those without insurance. I wanted to name it after him. Sullivan Hall. I would love to help you both in any way I can. I am praying for us all.
If you are uncertain, call 911 for help. Medics do not arrest people and can often revive them. Many states give out free narcan to anyone if you want to keep it in your car first aid kit.
Shallow breathing, pinpoint pupils, maybe vomiting, maybe unresponsive. If I’m sure, there’s no risk to using naloxone (Narcan). If it isn’t an opioid overdose naloxone will have no effect of any kind.
@@TexasPictures I know the nod but couple weeks ago my son clearly used. He was sweating profusely, clammy skin but was trying to tell me he didn't use. I had the naloxone (sp) out but i only have 2 and wanted to be sure I don't waste it bc I don't know where to get more. I am looking into where to get more now. I drove to the ER with him and made him sit in parking lot with me for hours til it was over. This is an awful existence and I don't understand the pleasure he gets out of spending all his hard earned money to basically sleep. It's so frustrating and infuriating but at same time, I am always scared whatever I say or do will be my last words. I need go join a support group if I can ever find the time. In my opinion, he was on verge of OD. If not overdosed without death. I know you have read my other posts and know I lost my stepson Sullivan and my niece Kiersten to this same thing. I HATE FENTANYL!!!! It is so hard and my daughter (his sister) is almost 30 and never even tried weed or cigarettes. I don't get it.
No law is going to stop someone from using. It’s the sad truth. We need to always investigate WHY they chose to use. Mental health is almost non existent in this entire world. Everything takes money and we keep giving our money to foreign countries who hate us deep down. Pray!
My Husband died if Prescription Pill Toxicity..one if the medications was Oxycodone or Ocycontin...He doesn't died in 2010. Then my Beautiful Daughter passed away 22 months ago from a Fentanyl overdose.
I am 6 months sober from all drugs. I almost died last year due to drug induced psychosis. I threw away my life savings away and now am in trouble from 2 arrests. I am slowly recovering and I am thankful to still be alive. I want to share my story so others may escape the horrors of drug addiction.
What drugs were you mostly on ?
Drug induced psychosis is terrifying!!! So glad you are better!! Stay strong❤❤❤
@@gets187 Adderall and weed but I mixed with some cocaine last year. The weed is what triggers full blown psychosis, I know this for a fact. It amplifies my psychosis brain on Adderall. It is the one thing I thought was harmless but turns out that it is the killer for me.
Congratulations. We are proud of you. And as you should be proud of yourself!! 🌼
Congratulations on 6 months sober! That’s an amazing feat! I was once considered a hopeless case-my family wrote me off and I hit rock bottom. I have almost 10 years sober now, and I am so grateful I don’t have to live like that anymore. Keep on keeping on, one day at a time. Best wishes
I’m recovering from fentanyl addiction. It’s 2 years and a month thank God. I try to document my journey on my channel to spread awareness. I also went back to get my masters as a licensed therapist so I can give back the best way I know how. We do recover, we do change, and we will find purpose in our pain.
We also have a series of recovery stories. You might find interesting. Here’s a link to the playlist. Journey from Addiction to Recovery Series
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@@TexasPictures thanks!
Congrats on 2 years clean!! I am also over 2 years clean from fentanyl. March 1st 2022 is my clean date.
@@merk.9285 congrats Merk!
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Oh Dad please don't blame yourself 🙏🙏🙏.
"Easier said than done when losing a child no matter what age,but thank you for sharing please continue to follow our mission'"
The pain in fathers voice is just heartbreaking. I wish them both to recover and find some comfort and happines moving forward❤
I think he probably had an illness that affected his vocal cord.
@@ReannaPeters12 Yes I have a vocal disability called Dysphonia which makes me sound very hoarse at times...but my God has a sense of humor as my wife Caryn Rae Robin is a voice instructor
“Using pain for purpose” and “turning a mess into a message” are NOT meaningless phrases .. real people, real mission. Never stop saying yes to a calling or purpose. 💙
Thank you Ted please tell others out about our Foundation no matter what state they are in...
The dad and twin sister are so well-spoken, it is obvious that they tried their best. My heart breaks for them.
His wife and daughter. How sad. Heart breaking.
I can not imagine how it breaks a daddy's heart to see his daughter on the streets 😢
Yes it was very difficult especially for her twin sister Cristina
Man, you can absolutely hear the pain in the dad's voice as he speaks. 😭
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Addiction is an inherited form of mental illness. Runs in families. Ask me how I know.
My condolences. I too lost a son to fentanyl. It killed him so fast he was found on the floor with his arm on the wall. They believe he died within minutes.
Anyone reading this. If you have family that are alcoholics or drug addicts, it’s in your family. Make sure you inform your children of this. Let them know that this is a form of mental illness and once you kick start it, it’s almost impossible to stop. My son was an addict for 16 years. It took so much from him, getting high became his life.
And for the love of god do not buy pills or anything from a drug dealer. They are putting fentanyl in everything. Literally everything. Even weed.
Well said . AGREED. It is a form of mental illness. I know. I fight it everyday.
Pushing weed in America has been a disaster.
Drugs are drugs even Mushrooms can lead into drug addiction.
Hollywood comedy shows push drugs everyday.
Our Government doesn't care.
Matter of fact, they think they are cleaning out the Gene pool of addicts.
Very little evidence medically to support your statement.
@@laurarebb6923 Yeah I don't think weed would be a target for it however, it is in pills and powders. This person doesn't need medical evidence, they lived it.
It has nothing to do with inherited, it has to do with weakness. Not learning from life watching growing up, not having parent talking about feelings and what to do in life, bad company freinds, but the weakness not telling yourself to not take drugs, then you have a bad day , felling low, bad freinds offer m.m
Hello, I am from Port Charlotte, Florida. My sister recently passed away from a fentanyl poisoning, so I completely understand some of your pain. It’s the hardest thing I ever went through in my whole entire life!I I would love to come alongside you and assist in anyway possible. I am trying to organize a 5K for overdose awareness day (August 31) in Charlotte County. I hope that we can come alongside each other in one way or another and offer our love and support.
I will be looking into the Robin Foundation! And I agree! These people want their families together with them and I think it would help and assist in their recovery! I teach class at Charlotte County jail and that’s all the women are concerned about is their children!!! as you would expect!
Stay strong and be blessed!
Love, Polly Pierce
That cop calling you daughter a junkie is just soul crushing. Addiction is a disease, when are people going to accept that as fact. Harm reduction and education is a good start, but treatment centres are far too few. You two are doing such good work.
Horrible that those who are in that field still have that mindset.
And half the centers are a joke
Choice
Just my opinion. I was on drugs for 12 year's, but it was my choice. I knew exactly what I was doing and nobody could tell me differently. I didn't consider it a disease, when I'm deciding to take the drugs or not. But I deciding to get off them cold turkey and been clean now for 6 year's and it's a everyday struggle to not go down that road again.
Calling someone's child a junkie is very inhumane.
"We're just trying to use our pain for purpose," was very powerful. You can tell how much her Dad and sister loved her, and how painful the loss of two family members has scarred them. Thank you for the work you do.
Please please have your Dad checked for esophageal polyps~God bless you both in your drive to help other families!
I know your pain..... I lost my daughter 7/23/23 to fentanyl..... She was 33 yrs old😢
I'm sorry my condolences 😢
Sorry for your loss 😔
😢so sorry 😞 my condolences 💐
Thank you, I honestly just want to say thank you for hearing the pain of the addicts and the families of addicts. No they are not just junkies, each person that has overdosed, each person that is struggling with their addictions has a story and they deserve to be treated with dignity and compassion. I am 3 years clean and sober from my addiction, what got me to wake up? my 10 year old son found me overdosing in the bathroom with a syringe still half full of heroin/fentanyl and meth sticking out of my arm and my arm is almost black since I didn't take the tourniquet off. I will never go back!! Thank the lord for narcan ❤
WHEN YOU DONE ALL YOU CAN DO... SO GLAD YOU TWO ARE STANDING AGAINST DRUG TRAFFICKING 👏 🙌 🙏🏾
Yes, it's a blessing you are still with us, the Lord has plans for you, stay focused 🙏🙏😉
So sorry for your loss. Must be really difficult to lose a twin. Hope you find comfort ❤
I am so very sorry for your loss, watched the whole presentation. I googled the Robin Foundation at the end. I am a senior on a fixed income, non the less, I will donate money monthly. I am praying for you.
So sorry for your loss especially losing an identical twin. I'm an identical twin. I can't begin to imagine your pain.
Addicts were once patients for profit let’s not forget that. They are so much more to that for their loved ones for their community and for our society as a whole. I’m so sorry for your loss.❤️
True statement.
Dad, you did everything you could to love and support your lovely daughter. Drugs change your brain and you struggle to maintain control. But I believe she saw no way out and out of love, decided to take her life at a time when you wouldn't be the one to find her or have your last memory be that of her lifeless body. She is still with you, closer than you think. She still exists as pure conscious energy. She hears your words and Im sure she is so proud of you, having the courage to speak out to save lives. I am one of those lives you have saved, 35 days clean today. And it is because of the heartache I feel in your words. Thank you.
Beautiful testimony, thanks for sharing, hun.
Using the word...experimentation after years of drug use is interesting.
Such a tragedy. Loosing the mom and daughter 🥺 These drugs are just devastating. Prayers sent for your family 🙏 Thank you for sharing
*losing
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In the context of the sensitive nature of this video your comment is COMPLETELY UNNECESSARY.
Do better.
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Husband explains at 1:30
So sorry for your loss.. i know she was a beautiful soul ❤ Thanks Texas pictures for allowing these precious people a safe place to tell their story .. prayers to all
The pain in both of your voices is just heartbreaking 💔 i pray you find some comfort & thank you for the foundation you've made. Both of my sons are addicts & i am terrified of getting the call on one or both of them so i do know some of what you went thru before your beautiful wife & daughter passed. I would like to say it is a stigma that drug addicts are not worth saving ive even seen doctors that treat addicts like they are nothing they really shouldn't treat anyone like that they are the ones that over prescribed opiates to begin with. I will keep you in my prayers.
Three in a half years clean 🫧..Rest in Paradise ❤️ mom n daughter ❤️
Wow it's up to 200 a day now? 😥😢 Just a year ago I think it was 175. How much worse will it get before things start to change?
Everyone please carry Naloxone with you at all times, even if you don't know any opioid users.
Nope
The pain is so much. No one really understands until a loved one dies. If we are dependent upon Laws being changed and enforced- no-- we are on our own. Thanks for telling this heartbreaking story. I empathize with your pain
Heart breaking video! The fact that this country cannot get a hold on this drug is beyond me. To me, fentanyl is as dangerous as an automatic weapon that can take out multiple people. How many have to die? I get the addiction, I get it, but none of these stories begin or end with, my loved one knew they were taking fentanyl. Hugs and prayers to all parents who lost loved ones to drug use! 👋❤🙏
True Facts!!
Not sure if the county cannot get a hold on the epidemic. It’s whether or not they want to. Just my theory
When a problem is so obvious and the country refuses to acknowledge it, you know money is involved.
Many people in the “drug culture community” know their next high could be their last.
Whether they use pills, meth, coke, H… they know the risks are very high when using drugs off the streets…
The kids in school may or may not be awareness on a different level.
Our government allows this.
If love could cure addiction, if love could save an addict, then Stefanie would be here. Her family loved her deeply. I don’t see co-dependency here. I see love. I’m so sorry for your loss.
I'm so sorry for your loss 💔😢 My deepest sympathy to the Cavallo Family
I have an identical twin too and I would absolutely die if something happened to her :( praying for all involved. This reminds me a lot of our family dynamics and our different personalities.
22:05 I agree with this father regarding fentanyl being an epidemic bigger than this country has ever seen. I love everything this family is about & I am so very sorry for your loss & the shaming you’ve had to endure. I am sending you so much love & healing light. ❤️✨💫
9:33 Your not crazy. When you love someone, you'll do what needs to be done. 💗
I’m in Florida as well and I would love to help bring change here, I just don’t know where to begin. It’s deeply personal to me. Keep up the good work.
So I'm waiting to hear how we can start at home as parents. We must consistently spend time with our kids at an early age. Does that guarantee there won't be a drug overdose? No. Spending time loving our children, being at home when they come home from school, helping them with their homework, teaching them right from wrong, enforcing rules at home, getting to know their friends, doing things as a family, not ignoring red flags etc.is a good start. Not allowing them to be home alone for hours at a time. As parents, we have a better chance of keeping our kids safe if we take our responsibility seriously. Are your children a priority? Or is your priority having the big house, best toys, best clothes, best vacations for your kids? Kids just want your time and love. They want rules, they want you to show up for their school activities. Are you staying informed about how your child is doing at school. It starts at home.
Most people lack the discipline to make children their priority. Jobs come first to keep up with the Joneses
Sure 🙏
I am a recovering addict as well and its also my dream to open a treatment centre for woman and children. This is so sad….. so many young people with so much life and dreams to fulfill….. all just gone
I agree with other comments, the pain in that Dad's voice is heavy.
Thank you for helping others. You (Interviewees) are brave and strong.
Thank you for making this video and for both of you sharing your story and how it’s impossible to have saved your Stefanie after doing all you could do. I hope the Robin Foundation continues to thrive, and helps the people who need it. I had a family member die from drugs and wish I could’ve helped her
I pray for you and your dad to get stronger and grow from this tragedy 🙏
Thank you for sharing her story and thank you for turning your pain into purpose ❤
Dear Dad, Our egos can trick us to think that if we had done “better” the outcome would be different. I so much wish for you to release yourself from this burden.
My heart goes out to you, beautiful family.
RIP Stefanie, beautiful soul, free at last❤
I've listened to so many of these stories and I think this, your story might have finally helped me to heal and get sober. I hope I can thank you guys over a period of time
Thanks for sharing. You got this. We also have a series of addiction recovery stories that you might find interesting. Here's a link to the playlist: From Addiction to Recovery - ua-cam.com/play/PLdCPA32W_p39Z8hi7xSIX3Fkqmhd7mRzj.html
i agree with you about people misusing the word, “co-dependent”! Agape love ; unconditional Love is DIFFERENT than co- dependency.
This country has so many issues that need to be dealt with. Painkillers and fentanyl
Oh they dealt with the painkillers. And it goes like this:
The people that need it, can't get it.
People that don't need it, get it.
The people that need it, have to go to the people that don't need it, to get it.
Creating another black market, hence the fentanyl poisoning in the fake drugs. 🤔🙄
The true WEAPON OF MASS DESTRUCTION
The drug abusers have totally ruined the system for people who have legitimate pain and need " pain killers ". They can't get proper treatment because of the drug abusers. The government has shut that down because of them. Why do you think people are going to the streets to get their pain meds? Because dope heads ruined it for everyone else. Sad but true. But, yes, we do have a Fentanyl problem because of illegal drug seekers.
I do not live in America but, I watch many American docos. I think the way that the medical industry is run over there is also part of the problem. I do not know if there are free clinics over there but, I know it is expensive to get medical treatment. In Australia we have free medical care for those who cannot afford health cover. The only downside is that there are long waiting lists unless what is wrong is urgent. I say that addiction is urgent and it should be free to go to treatment centers and the Govts need to provide high quality care.
There is not enough focus on the importation of these drugs either. That goes for all countries.
the picture of the four of them at the very end hit HARD. such an adorable,innoscent,beautiful and heartbreaking picture. thank you robin foundation and thank you Texas pictures
Bless your hearts and the strength you have to have endured this journey. You both spoke so beautifully of your sister and I know she knew you loved her immensely. I hope there is a change soon. We need to wake up and see this threat.
Thanks for sharing Stefanie's story. It is truly a family disease. And you both walk the walk. God bless.
How come the drug dealers are almost free to sell them? I don't see much has been done about it. 😢
I'm so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your story. It is making a difference.
I'm so sorry for your loss my prayers go out to you and your family❤
Your baby girl was extraordinary, sweet,loving and compassionate and kind.
She had so many beautiful dreams and so many goals and ambitions.
Wonderful young lady, beautiful spirit!
"Using pain for purpose"...... that is the soul speaking
I was addicted to opiates, including fentanyl, Vicodin,and meth! The doctors prescribed all these meds, and I functioned fine and went to work, but after 3,yrs,my children helped me get into withdrawal, in a hospital! It was SOoo FUCKING painful,I lost my husband after 45 YEARS of marriage,he couldn't handle it. the doctors should double check these meds,in combination!!!!! My sodium level was so low, I almost died. I don't remember some of that year! Because we were fighting,I would take an extra pill,to keep him away from me, always lecturing me, but didn't know how bad I felt 😢. that was 20.urs years ago,and after going through withdrawal,I have NEVER even thought about those again! Thanks to God,,!!!!
i feel so sorry for these parents struggling with the loss of their children. prayers for all of you brave souls and for what youre trying to do to help others get clean. theyre blessed to have people like yourselves who still care after all youve gone thru. im in that trench with you. hugs
Your experience is so eloquently put. Thank you for sharing. Gods children reign with him. Sending healing hugs. ❣️
It breaks my heart to see this beautiful girls life took these horrible turns....I cant imagine the sadness that they both will carry for the rest of their lives....Prayers...
Thanks for sharing. I appreciate the comment about generation addiction and its effect on family. I have 2 younger sisters who have been battling addiction ( crack) for going on 35 years; and our father was a devout heroine addict.
Thank you for sharing your story. I am in the Pharmacy field and I get so saddened by the over prescribed narcotic pain medications. Thank you for what you are doing with your foundation.
I'm 59 days clean
Good job! We also have a series of Recovery stories that you might find interesting. Here’s a link to the playlist.
Journey from Addiction to Recovery Series
ua-cam.com/play/PLdCPA32W_p39Z8hi7xSIX3Fkqmhd7mRzj.html
I’m SO PROUD of you…
I’m understanding NOW how hard it is…thank you for sharing YOU MATTER 🫶🏼
she sounds like a senstiive soul. I am the same way. I need lots of commitment to make someone my friend. without the right grounding, it would be easier for her to slip. I honestly think that you need a spiritual foundation. something that truly resonates with you, in order to achieve true sobriety. mine was literally lifted and I honestly had very little to do with it. I thank the divine with all my heart everyday. it was the greatest thing that has ever happened to me. the divine truly loves us. you are not alone.
I commend you for being there for your loved one. I get it. I have a daughter who struggles with mental health and addiction. We haven’t given up on her but I left it in Gods hands
I am so sorry for your loss. I know your family has really been through so much. You are in my prayers.
This family has it right.
All of my love to them for advocating. Sending love and light. You inspired me to get involved to stop this "pandemic ".
I am so sorry for your loss so sorry beautiful family.🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼prayers 🙏🏼
💔🙏🏽 I’m so sorry for your loss. This is so sad. Thank you for what you’re doing to help save others
I am so sorry for this families loss and so proud of them too ❤
Prayers and Hugs to you and your family so 💔💔💔💔🤍 🕊️ hearing all these stories 😢
I’m so sorry to hear this it’s so heartbreaking. I come from both recovering addicts parents but for some reason I told myself I would not do it and stuck with it. Praying for your family🙏 one day at a time
The comment from the detective: "Ma'am, with all due respect, your sister was a junkie for the last 18 years." That's unconscionable! That detective should be investigated in internal affairs
Id guess 80% of cops think and talk just like that.
Imagine being the cops who live with this everyday. It's exasperating. Not excusing their sentiments, but they're human too.
I’m just going to act like I didn’t just see or hear those words. 😢 that is soo horrible. I pray she has peace ❤
Did the cop lie?
How could anyone blame him he had seen and heard the same shit over and over walk a mile in his shoes before you judge
I don't even know what to say...
It's just too sad...
Thanks @Texas Pictures Documentaries.
Thank you Mr. Glen for all the work you do to have us informed.
God bless you always 🙏.
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my lord i am so sorry , im at a loss for words .
i’m just so sorry 😢
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Detectives and police officers are sometimes put into the most difficult of situations. While Stephanie was your daughter and sister, her history dictated a very different person to law enforcement in Davey. I'm sure your family friend would have done anything had it been possible. Pain can be very powerful constructively. It is my hope that you both will continue to build your foundation and hopefully, save lives.
Am so sorry. There are lots.of addiction s
Bless you both. May they RIP. PRAYERS TO YOU BOTH. 🎉
My condolences to this family.🌹🌹🌹🌹
“Opinion over evidence”! Pain for purpose! My heart goes out to them! 😔😔❤️❤️
I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter/sister 😢
I am so sorry for your loss.
I can't wrap my head around the number of deaths will increase in the next few years from this.drug. My son passed away 8-6-21 and the pain from this will never go away. This has to be stopped and our government needs to step up and stop it from coming into this country. I'm so sorry for your loss, keep busy with what you are doing and know that you sre making a difference. Peace & Love.
@@kendradunnington5766 I’m sorry for your loss. I hope every day gets a little easier for you 🩷💜
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Absolutely heartbreaking. 🙏🙏
My heroin addiction started threw pain meds due to car crash i am clean today but i have to live with the damage that have caused my family as alot of my mothers time was taken dealing with me so my siblings felt left out due to my addiction my addiction nearly killed me one thing most people think is that u just decide to become a addict thats not the case i went through alot of extreme traumas so many people dont make it out ive lost so many friends due to opoids or prescription painkillers were it started for me something has to be done but has to start with these governments as these doctors today are handing out opoids n needs to stop i feel i need to do something within this field due to helping others ive done some training with the Amy winehouse foundation in the uk to be able to talk to others and children have certificates but feel this is my calling just to help one person would be enough just one this story so much like mine am so so sorry for ur loss i truly am im over 15 yrs clean of heroin its i dknt even drink and very reluctant to tske paid meds
Thank you for your comment…it’s very HOPEFUL for others 🫶🏼
Prayers of strength and peace in your grief going out to you both. 🙏🏽
My Beautiful Daughter passed away 22 months ago from a Fentanyl overdose.
Middle school drug education has been around since 1983, D.A.R.E.
Problem is somewhere else!
Drugs Are Really Expensive
Its a profitable billion dollar industry...... compliments of the US government ( transnational crime organization)...... it can be stopped they choose to profit of pretending to care with their useless bills which keep them and their families in the Benjamins...... fentanyl is coming from China through the Southern Cartels that are funded by taxpayer dollars..... the people must continue standing up and fighting until this tyrannical government falls ....
My deepest condolences and prayers out to you and your daddy, family......R.i.p. beautiful! angel.
@13:00. That text!!! Yes. 🫂 if we could all back. Go after the dealers. New Dealers are born or made every day.
God Bless You and God Bless Your Family. To lose 2 of Your Loves to this is beyond heartbreaking. May the Lord be with You and help mend Your hearts and soul. With Love.
I would love to know what an overdose looks like because I know obviously when they're not breathing that's an overdose. However I think there are times where they come close to overdosing and when I try to look it up it says call SAHMSA which I did and it was no help. I am dealing with my 23 yr old son Geno who is battling fentanyl addiction. He has been to rehab twice. I lost my stepson Sullivan who was 19 on July 22nd 2019. God Bless the work y'all are doing. Right now we are losing so many. Too many. Everything your saying is what I feel. Since we lost Sully I have wanted to open a detox/rehab for those without insurance. I wanted to name it after him. Sullivan Hall. I would love to help you both in any way I can. I am praying for us all.
If you are uncertain, call 911 for help. Medics do not arrest people and can often revive them.
Many states give out free narcan to anyone if you want to keep it in your car first aid kit.
Shallow breathing, pinpoint pupils, maybe vomiting, maybe unresponsive. If I’m sure, there’s no risk to using naloxone (Narcan). If it isn’t an opioid overdose naloxone will have no effect of any kind.
@@TexasPictures I know the nod but couple weeks ago my son clearly used. He was sweating profusely, clammy skin but was trying to tell me he didn't use. I had the naloxone (sp) out but i only have 2 and wanted to be sure I don't waste it bc I don't know where to get more. I am looking into where to get more now. I drove to the ER with him and made him sit in parking lot with me for hours til it was over. This is an awful existence and I don't understand the pleasure he gets out of spending all his hard earned money to basically sleep. It's so frustrating and infuriating but at same time, I am always scared whatever I say or do will be my last words. I need go join a support group if I can ever find the time. In my opinion, he was on verge of OD. If not overdosed without death. I know you have read my other posts and know I lost my stepson Sullivan and my niece Kiersten to this same thing. I HATE FENTANYL!!!! It is so hard and my daughter (his sister) is almost 30 and never even tried weed or cigarettes. I don't get it.
@@TexasPictures thank you for responding. Thank you for all you do. I wish you were in Charleston SC
we can come to charlotte.
My condolences to this family
No law is going to stop someone from using. It’s the sad truth. We need to always investigate WHY they chose to use. Mental health is almost non existent in this entire world. Everything takes money and we keep giving our money to foreign countries who hate us deep down. Pray!
My Husband died if Prescription Pill Toxicity..one if the medications was Oxycodone or Ocycontin...He doesn't died in 2010. Then my Beautiful Daughter passed away 22 months ago from a Fentanyl overdose.
My prayers and thoughts are with you both. God Bless
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Absolutely horrible! All the strength!❤
Rest In Peace 🙏🏾🕊️❤️
RIP Stefanie! Prayers and Healing for all who love you 🙏🙏🙏
RIP Stephanie, My Condolences to the family
Rest to know she is so alive in y’our heart. Shame on the police department.. so sorry for y’all loss. Prayers for family.