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  • Опубліковано 8 бер 2024
  • A father shares his story of losing his 22-year-old son to a fentanyl patch. Illicit fentanyl is a dangerous, life-threatening drug frequently found in other illicit drugs and results in the death of 200 people per day in the US. This is just one of those stories and delivers an urgent warning to avoid all illicit drugs.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 546

  • @coltonkrokroskia1044
    @coltonkrokroskia1044 5 місяців тому +866

    This is my dad. So proud of my father for delivering this message with such grace. Love you Dad. Thank you for telling my story as well ❤

    • @sistatiph2308
      @sistatiph2308 5 місяців тому +67

      Your dad is amazing. He should be a Minister too. He tells stories with no Judgement and all love.

    • @Zhana808
      @Zhana808 5 місяців тому +55

      Sorry for your loss Colton 🕊️ your dad seems like a very good guy and proud and loving Father. Sending prayers and Blessings to you and your family 🙏❤️

    • @TexasPictures
      @TexasPictures  5 місяців тому +74

      Colton, thank you for your comment here. Very sorry for your loss.

    • @WendyConrow
      @WendyConrow 5 місяців тому +32

      Your dad did amazing! I’m so proud of him and how this turned out. Love you both!

    • @sisharrington
      @sisharrington 5 місяців тому

      Jordan's testimony was shared beautifully by your father, I'm so sorry for your loss 🙏🏼 I have substance use disorder and have been in active recovery for 7 years on April 3rd this year, my own issues began similarly to Jordan's with a legitimate prescription for Hydrocodone after a procedure I had to have after finding out my pregnancy was not viable at 16 weeks gestation, I was very young, just turned 18 & it was my first pregnancy and although I was not prepared to be a mother I was very emotionally distraught by the loss of the babies I was carrying so when I began taking the medication for legitimate acute pain during this period of time I quickly realized that the opioids affected my brain in a way that not only relieved my physical pain, but also my emotional pain and it became a crutch to overcome that as well as a lot of other emotional pain I had bottled up from my childhood traumas... it's so hard to understand how substance use disorders affect an individual, but these testimonies shared about those who have lost their lives to this disease help to better understand and empathize with those who have the disease, I'm so grateful for each person who's shared here and I pray that all of those affected by this horrible disease whether directly or indirectly as a loved one who's suffering watching their family or friends suffer with addiction, can have peace that surpasses all understanding and that those who are currently suffering can find the strength through God to seek help and get healthy again & live a long and prosperous life 🙏🏼🤍

  • @ivop5744
    @ivop5744 5 місяців тому +244

    I must applaud this father for acknowledging that his son was also culpable for his own death. That doesn’t make him a bad person, he had an addiction. This family and their late son seem
    like great people. I love that his other son hit a home run on the day he learned his brother died. That is perseverance. Sad this happened but his story will help others. Thanks for sharing.

    • @tammyhavlik1015
      @tammyhavlik1015 5 місяців тому

      Pharma is at fault. They lied about how addictive opiods are.

    • @jameskrokroskia9232
      @jameskrokroskia9232 5 місяців тому +10

      Thank you for the kind words my friend.

    • @keithasorrell6770
      @keithasorrell6770 5 місяців тому +3

      This! As a parent you did the best you possibly could. Praying for some healing.

    • @doseofhope3481
      @doseofhope3481 5 місяців тому +3

      I’m so sorry!

    • @adventuresofSho
      @adventuresofSho 5 місяців тому +5

      Because all of these stories are different. Some kids it’s in the weed. So no it’s not a kids fault when they drop dead from one hit of weed. The government can’t keep it out. Not every story is some drug addict. People weren’t dropping dead back in the day from one pill. This isn’t normal. We need to stop blaming these people for taking one pill that is actually laced they are poisoned so no it’s not their fault.

  • @sistatiph2308
    @sistatiph2308 5 місяців тому +105

    This man definitely needs to start a ministry. He could be a father to so many who don't have one.

    • @jameskrokroskia9232
      @jameskrokroskia9232 5 місяців тому +13

      Thank you for the kind words my friend.

    • @melpaulsen3618
      @melpaulsen3618 5 місяців тому +5

      So very sorry for ur loss

    • @scarlettmartinmd9131
      @scarlettmartinmd9131 5 місяців тому +7

      He most likely saved many lives. God bless him.

    • @OnePillKillz
      @OnePillKillz 5 місяців тому +3

      🫂🫂🫂🙏🙏🙏

    • @DaisyJane0318
      @DaisyJane0318 4 місяці тому

      ​@@jameskrokroskia9232so very sorry for your loss. You're a great father. ❤😢🙏

  • @perbrink3
    @perbrink3 5 місяців тому +27

    Morphine for tooth ache? I am a doctor in Scandinavia and i Can count on one hand the times i have prescribed opiods. I am outraged watching this. The American doctors must be mad

    • @TexasPictures
      @TexasPictures  5 місяців тому +13

      Perhaps we could develop a story for our channel about medical perspectives toward opioids in other parts of the world … with your help.

    • @perbrink3
      @perbrink3 5 місяців тому +1

      Yes please

    • @jameskrokroskia9232
      @jameskrokroskia9232 5 місяців тому +3

      Greed of $$$. Thank you for watching and the kind words.

    • @andreaschreck653
      @andreaschreck653 4 місяці тому

      They are not mad. They are doing what they are told to do by big pharma. Google perdue and the sackler family . That are the criminals responsible for the oxycodon crisis which was followed by the fentanyl crisis.

    • @JulietteFairley
      @JulietteFairley 20 днів тому

      Is hydrocodone the same as morphine?

  • @Amanda-jl7jz
    @Amanda-jl7jz 5 місяців тому +59

    I lost my youngest daughter , her drug of choice all started with a bad sunburn and and a script for hydrcodone. She was 19 yrs old. It only got worse and I'd lost my mind trying to keep her clean. She had just turned 40 years old when her heart gave up. I miss my baby, God bless you . The pain never goes away💔💔

    • @jameskrokroskia9232
      @jameskrokroskia9232 5 місяців тому +4

      So sorry for your loss. Addiction is so hard on everyone involved. Praying for peace.

    • @MsAdventure531
      @MsAdventure531 4 місяці тому +3

      A Rx for a ‘bad sunburn’?
      That’s ridiculous!
      I’m deeply sorry for your loss.

    • @dawnmaiorano8421
      @dawnmaiorano8421 4 місяці тому

      GOD BLESS YOU

    • @mgvjacobs6720
      @mgvjacobs6720 Місяць тому

      🙏🙏🙏

  • @jesseniavargas6969
    @jesseniavargas6969 5 місяців тому +85

    ⚾️So proud of Colton hitting that homerun in honor of his brother! Condolences to Jordan's family hearing his father talk about loosing him is heartbreaking. Rest in peace Jordan.🕊

  • @sfenn73
    @sfenn73 5 місяців тому +38

    My 35 years daughter 3 children left. Fentanyl poisoning in 3 19 2021. No peace only grief.

    • @jameskrokroskia9232
      @jameskrokroskia9232 5 місяців тому +7

      Very sorry to hear this. Cherish those little ones, because they are absolutely GOLD. One of the hardest things that we have struggled with, was the fact that Jordan would never have that opportunity to be a Dad. I know it's hard just look at those children and not be very emotional, but it truly is a blessing that she has left a part of her with you on earth(x3). Keep your head up, and educate those children. God bless.

    • @davide.b8027
      @davide.b8027 2 місяці тому

      I wish e-hugs could make the pain flee

    • @Gitn2it
      @Gitn2it Місяць тому

      Praying that God comforts and strengthens you. You are part of a club along with millions of people who understand the pain of losing a child. Don't let grief ruin your life. Your grandchildren need you.

  • @omarentertainment6550
    @omarentertainment6550 5 місяців тому +38

    This man is very well spoken.

    • @jameskrokroskia9232
      @jameskrokroskia9232 5 місяців тому +10

      Thank you very much, because I need the confidence to possibly do more of these types of videos. This is way out of my comfort zone.

    • @omarentertainment6550
      @omarentertainment6550 5 місяців тому +4

      First of all I am really sorry for your loss and that the past decade has been as dark as it has. I have looked at a dozen of these interviews on this channel and this is the one that stands out to me because of the way you delivered the message. Your way of speaking struck me as warm. Warmth gently propelled by grief that is, and as tragic as the subject is, there is a sort of calm that radiates off of the way you instinctively structure your sentences. You are a speaker that naturally enhances peoples abilities to listen, conceptualize and interpret. I am trying to say, you are a beautiful speaker and I encourage you to let go of any and all insecurities with regards to public or on-record speaking if you can. Simply because you, in my opinion, are a great speaker. I just wish the subject would have never existed. I will put you in my prayers tonight if you don't mind, sir. I am writing this from the city of Amsterdam. Fair to say your message has some serious reach. I wish you all the best, and nothing less.
      Omar.

  • @janedixon8491
    @janedixon8491 5 місяців тому +37

    I’m sorry you lost your son dad. That would have been my son except he got incarcerated in local jail for 9 months and came out clean but of course still an addict. He’s 3 years clean and thriving.

    • @jameskrokroskia9232
      @jameskrokroskia9232 5 місяців тому +11

      I'm happy to hear about his sobriety. Make sure he has the tools to handle the "Bad Day", because we all have those days. Thank you for watching and the kind words.

    • @TexasPictures
      @TexasPictures  5 місяців тому +10

      We also have a series of Recovery stories in our playlist that you might find interesting

  • @littlemikeism
    @littlemikeism 5 місяців тому +19

    I know it has been almost 12 years, but don't let the stigma of a drug related death embarrass or diminish the light that Jordan was while living. Bless you for using this horrible experience to help others. You and your family are in my prayers.

  • @marymiles9922
    @marymiles9922 5 місяців тому +83

    I'm so sorry for your loss. I do know that pain, unfortunately. I miss my son every day. Thank you for helping others. 🙏

    • @jameskrokroskia9232
      @jameskrokroskia9232 5 місяців тому +7

      Thank you, and I'm very sorry about your son.

    • @scarlettmartinmd9131
      @scarlettmartinmd9131 5 місяців тому +7

      I lost my 22 yr old son from a brain bleed last year. It's he'll.

    • @brandip77
      @brandip77 5 місяців тому +4

      My condolences. I’m so sad this is happening to so many families.

  • @barbarayorkwoodside3716
    @barbarayorkwoodside3716 5 місяців тому +30

    Thank you for sharing your story. I'm so sorry for your loss. My 3 time suicide survivor story starts with my 43 year-old brother after a botched hip replacement surgery... addicted to Oxy. It moves on to my Bestie, Roger J. Dart, from Leawood, KS who shot himself with his service revolver. He was a paramedic for many years who had an ER physician give him scripts for pills... they would go to "swing" parties together. Your local dealer may just be your local ER doctor. He transitioned to the Police Academy before he took his life. And the third, for me, was my Dad. Yup... 86 years old. Fentanyl patches were his curse - for osteoperosis and arthritis pain. He took his own life with a Ithaca 22. These drugs and the reliance on them can present as suicidal ideations. Such an incidious web we weave. Keep sharing. You dont know who you may help.

    • @jameskrokroskia9232
      @jameskrokroskia9232 5 місяців тому +5

      Thank you for the kind words, and I'm incredibly sorry loss of all those important people in your life. Many do not understand the correlation between addiction, and the current suicide rate. That's in a different category of fatalities, but just another form of the poison it leaves behind. (Mental Poisoning).

  • @lg6041
    @lg6041 5 місяців тому +35

    Sir, I am so sorry you lost a wonderful son who would have made a great father himself. Losing a child is not natural and as parents we want to fix everything for our children. You did everything right.

    • @jameskrokroskia9232
      @jameskrokroskia9232 5 місяців тому +5

      Thank you for this comment. Jordan would've made an incredible Father, no doubt. ❤

  • @denisesalles7248
    @denisesalles7248 5 місяців тому +47

    So terribly sad - you can literally feel his heart/soul ache. I am so sorry for your loss.

  • @lisajeter9511
    @lisajeter9511 5 місяців тому +17

    This Dad grief was palpable! You don’t see that often.

  • @HandbagDiva
    @HandbagDiva 5 місяців тому +72

    Where I live they don’t even prescribe pain pill for dental work anymore. It’s Tylenol & Ibuprofen.

    • @lisajeter9511
      @lisajeter9511 5 місяців тому +11

      That’s the case with most dental procedures now a days.

    • @tammyhavlik1015
      @tammyhavlik1015 5 місяців тому +8

      When I was single parenting an oral surgeon offered me opioids instead of solutions from a botched molar pulled by another dentist. I said no thanks! Can you imagine? Like life wasn't hard enough. Oral systemic enzymes can help with pain too. I use Medizym. But I was just so shocked that oral surgeon would have just like that sent me back to all my responsibilities with addictive pain meds. Do better.

    • @brittanyb8831
      @brittanyb8831 5 місяців тому +9

      Where I live, my kind can’t just make a call to get prescription drugs. Now people who really needs them can’t get them. Dam shame.

    • @marioncannon9924
      @marioncannon9924 5 місяців тому +9

      Tylenol & ibuprofen are pain pills

    • @adventuresofSho
      @adventuresofSho 5 місяців тому +6

      @@marioncannon9924No they aren’t.

  • @elexis3728
    @elexis3728 5 місяців тому +17

    The picture at the baseball game brought tears to my eyes. I’m so glad he had that moment! I’m so sorry for their loss. What a great Dad these kids have.

  • @Mphscat
    @Mphscat 5 місяців тому +33

    2012 is shocking to me. I had no idea Fentanyl was here already in 2012 to be honest. Blown away some guy had access to a Fentanyl patch (usually reserved for cancer patients and similar). I'm glad the guy that sold it to him was convicted of MURDER as they all should be when found guilty. I looked it up on the internet. RIP Jordan. You had great parents. Thank you TX pictures.

    • @TexasPictures
      @TexasPictures  5 місяців тому +3

      Thank you for your comments.

    • @jameskrokroskia9232
      @jameskrokroskia9232 5 місяців тому +10

      Thank you for the kind words. They suspected the patch was taken from an elderly care facility. Sadly, this usually meant someone's loved one did NOT get their pain medication, and they were left dealing with severe pain.

    • @lolaottinger3038
      @lolaottinger3038 5 місяців тому

      Michael Jackson died in 2009, I believe he over dosed on Fentanyl as well.

    • @jrambo7495
      @jrambo7495 5 місяців тому +3

      We were buying fentanyl patches in 2005. We would open them up and suck the juice out. Nowhere to go but downhill from there.

    • @melimel2990
      @melimel2990 5 місяців тому +4

      @@jrambo7495YIKES! 😳. Hope you’re doing well now.

  • @milena7043
    @milena7043 5 місяців тому +63

    Thank you Sir for sharing your life changing story.
    So truly sorry for your loss.
    Thanks to @Texas Pictures Documentaries for your great job.

  • @mirthab.7576
    @mirthab.7576 5 місяців тому +20

    I was prescribed Hydrocodone after a carpal tunnel surgery, I took one and made it so sick, that I was hallucinating and throwing up all night. In 2022 I had my left kidney removed and was prescribed Hydrocodone- Acetaminophen 325 I did not touch it. The pain was bad but I handled it.
    So sorry for your loss 😢

    • @jameskrokroskia9232
      @jameskrokroskia9232 5 місяців тому +8

      I still believe pain pills are very needed, but we all need to have the awareness of the addiction. Thank you for watching.

    • @jamesballard1170
      @jamesballard1170 4 місяці тому +1

      I had the exact same reaction to oxycodone after a wisdom tooth extraction 20 years ago. It made me feel absolutely insane. Never again.

    • @user-cd5uy7lp8c
      @user-cd5uy7lp8c 4 місяці тому +1

      It is so strange how it affects people individually.

  • @chico5817
    @chico5817 5 місяців тому +29

    An admission of a “pill problem” certainly raises red flags up to the sky.

  • @BR9900-w5l
    @BR9900-w5l 5 місяців тому +11

    What an incredible, supportive father. I'm so sorry for your loss and never stop talking about this. Thank you from Australia 🇦🇺 ❤

  • @kimberlysmith7311
    @kimberlysmith7311 5 місяців тому +16

    This. Father did a wonderful job describing his son. ❤ I'm so sorry for the loss of a beautiful soul. Every day is a 🎁

  • @HellaReckless
    @HellaReckless 5 місяців тому +112

    I damn sure didn’t know about fentanyl in 2012.

    • @YoMama9021
      @YoMama9021 5 місяців тому +21

      Yeah well you probably weren’t into doing drugs back then either. When I was fucking around at that time, the drug dealer would actually ask us if we wanted to try or buy fentanyl. We always knew better. Shit now, they’re putting it in everything. Glad I got sober before that happened.

    • @angelabordack
      @angelabordack 5 місяців тому +13

      I had an ex in 2007 that had the patches. I was aware and they were abused by my ex. I had to leave and move on.

    • @user-op4dj5ok8o
      @user-op4dj5ok8o 5 місяців тому +7

      Me too not until 2024

    • @ilovegoodsax
      @ilovegoodsax 5 місяців тому +7

      Then you're a little late to the game. I've been hearing about street drugs laced with fentanyl for at least the past 15 years.

    • @tammyhavlik1015
      @tammyhavlik1015 5 місяців тому +10

      The government and pharma did.

  • @762Super
    @762Super 4 місяці тому +8

    The father is an excellent speaker. So easy to listen to and personable.

  • @ayeasten
    @ayeasten 5 місяців тому +12

    a damn good dad. thank you so much for telling us about your son. rip to this young man 😢

  • @whiskeycreek3669
    @whiskeycreek3669 4 місяці тому +5

    Society has a perception of what addiction and overdose looks like. This is a social problem that has contributed to the opioid epidemic. Jordan’s story is very tragic but it holds a powerful message. I applaud this man for delivering this message with such grace that anyone who hears can benefit.

  • @lisajeter9511
    @lisajeter9511 5 місяців тому +5

    I am so sorry for your loss of Jordan! You raised a wonderful son and sadly he had medical reason to get a hold of these pain pills and they got the best of him. I hope you know you did the best you could for Jordan!

  • @bettymiles9560
    @bettymiles9560 5 місяців тому +20

    Thank you for telling your sons story. This is so heartbreaking.

  • @cdelane3335
    @cdelane3335 5 місяців тому +16

    Sorry for your loss. Each and every one of these stories is heartbreaking. No matter how many of these I watch, it doesn't get any easier. The next one is just as bad as the one before. Just heartbreaking.

  • @myreasonforlife.9511
    @myreasonforlife.9511 5 місяців тому +17

    Jordans story heard here. Thank you sir for yr time to share it with us. 🕊️💙🕊️

  • @michaelarenee6853
    @michaelarenee6853 5 місяців тому +26

    Sending My Condolences 🙏 ❤.

  • @bdub420
    @bdub420 5 місяців тому +8

    Blew out both my knees in HS football (separate seasons) I still haven’t got my right knee fixed I was hooked on fent for YEARS (I thought I was just going to a statistic) Im blessed to be able say im 2 almost 3 years clean. Your loved and can beat the addiction.

    • @jameskrokroskia9232
      @jameskrokroskia9232 5 місяців тому +2

      Congrats. I'm so glad you are free of that addiction. Be aware, because the addiction will always be with you. Thanks for sharing.

    • @foxtrotbravo2549
      @foxtrotbravo2549 3 місяці тому +1

      Peace be with you. I am so proud of you. God has his hands on you. Stay focused and strong ❤

    • @bdub420
      @bdub420 3 місяці тому

      @@jameskrokroskia9232 I know, thank you. I did outpatient methadone rehabilitation. ik some days r going to be harder than others even after years without use/being clean.

    • @bdub420
      @bdub420 3 місяці тому

      @@foxtrotbravo2549 thank you 🙏and hope you’re having a blessed day.

  • @lisakrieg3076
    @lisakrieg3076 5 місяців тому +12

    What a wonderful dad/person. Such a strong man. What a freakin shame this happened! Such a bright future. God rest his soul🕊...Bless this lovely family with strength and solace🙏....

  • @winstonchurchll
    @winstonchurchll 5 місяців тому +17

    Sir, I am very sorry for your loss. I can tell how proud you are of Jordan and his potential. I am sorry that fentanyl took his opportunities away. I am devastated every time I hear these stories and I wish there was something I could do.

  • @conniebaker1958
    @conniebaker1958 5 місяців тому +8

    Very handsome young man. So I’m so very sorry for your loss 😢. You’re doing everything you can by helping others. 🙏

  • @melimel2990
    @melimel2990 5 місяців тому +6

    Incredible man this Father is. Every child deserves a parent like him. I don’t have children cause they don’t make men like him anymore. He reminds of my dad. I spent all last summer in the ICU due to my addiction. My dad lives deep in NJ and was at hospital by my bedside everyday in NYC. My bf even made a a video of him talking to me so gently while in a coma. Unfortunately I still have addiction issues, despite every single thing I went thru in the hospital and recovery learning how to walk and talk again, worst pain of my life, dropped 30lbs, blood transfusions, pneumonia getting pricked with needles constantly, countless amount of MRI and cat scans major surgery that left me with a huge scar on my belly etccc. Leaving for a long term rehab next month. My 4th time trying. I can’t live like this anymore or put my loved ones thru hell again. RIP to your beautiful son ❤

    • @TexasPictures
      @TexasPictures  5 місяців тому +3

      We also have a series of recovery stories in our playlist that you might find interesting, maybe even inspiring

    • @jameskrokroskia9232
      @jameskrokroskia9232 5 місяців тому +7

      Thank for these kind words, and watching my son's story. Sounds like you are ready to make the final life change to be sober, once and for good. Believe in yourself, because it doesn't matter what others think. You have to truly believe you can beat this addiction. You got this. ❤

    • @melimel2990
      @melimel2990 5 місяців тому +1

      @@jameskrokroskia9232 I used to play softball and run cross country and sprinting. I was a bit hyper. I was also in ballet. I’m going cause I feel my health failing. And I’m only 40. My father is going through Alzheimer’s, and I want him to remember his first born how I was.

    • @melimel2990
      @melimel2990 5 місяців тому +1

      @@jameskrokroskia9232 I’m still scared. I don’t like being around people I don’t know. I was athletic like your son. I played softball, volleyball and I’m short lol. Ran cross country and sprinted. I also lost all my beautiful hair due to meds. My father is going through Alzheimer’s. But I’m doing it for me, and my family. I just want to smile again and joke like I used to. You’re sons story broke my heart, but woke me up.

    • @yvonnedeboer7535
      @yvonnedeboer7535 4 місяці тому

      ​@@melimel2990I hope you're staying strong! I also did ballet like you. I wanted to be a professional dancer and did the balletacademy when I was young. Then I started to use heroin and trew everything away! I'm 54 now and still struggling every day. I hope you can make some changes now, before you waste even more years of your life. Sending you positive vibes and a virtual hug from the Netherlands 🇳🇱

  • @michelemarie7777
    @michelemarie7777 5 місяців тому +8

    I am so sorry sir, your son sounds AMAAAZING! You are an awesome father. These pills are horrible. I know first hand. Prayers Up for you all🙏💔

    • @jameskrokroskia9232
      @jameskrokroskia9232 5 місяців тому +2

      He was a great young man. Best smile in the room. Thank you for watching and the kind words

  • @modestinemungo4661
    @modestinemungo4661 4 місяці тому +2

    A real hands 👐 on dad! Wow, Lord I thank you for this gentleman; mot alot of dad's like him.

  • @maryannhope8276
    @maryannhope8276 5 місяців тому +10

    So many have passed by this drug. I am so sorry that your son was one of many. May he Rest in Paradise 💔🕊 Condolences to you and your family and friends. 🙏🏼

  • @angelabordack
    @angelabordack 5 місяців тому +20

    My heartfelt thoughts and condolences ❤

  • @gladyskravitzjr825
    @gladyskravitzjr825 5 місяців тому +17

    This is one of the most inspirational messages I have ever heard😢. God bless you and your family ❤

  • @chryssyshuntae8655
    @chryssyshuntae8655 5 місяців тому +9

    His story is my story! Thank God for these stories and for the outreach! Ur saving our lives by telling us about urs. 😢❤

  • @taleciahawkins3016
    @taleciahawkins3016 5 місяців тому +4

    Wow this Father said it all… Im not a parent but I couldnt imagine the horror they all went through and that last picture is heartbreaking 💔

  • @pudgymutt7644
    @pudgymutt7644 5 місяців тому +15

    I am so sorry for your loss.

  • @staceyholmberg
    @staceyholmberg 5 місяців тому +3

    Thank you for telling the story of your beautiful son. Addiction takes away the person we know, and kills all their hopes and dreams. Your son didn't want this for himself.

  • @annreeves77
    @annreeves77 4 місяці тому +3

    This story hit me right in the heart. THIS WAS ME in 2009. I had a 60 pill a day habit and I would take prescription fentanyl on the regular. How lucky I am to come out clean on the other side. God bless Jordan's family. ❤

  • @marydonovan4174
    @marydonovan4174 5 місяців тому +5

    These stories are heartbreaking because its almost like a freak accident.

  • @krista-cq5yz
    @krista-cq5yz 5 місяців тому +7

    Heartbreaking! But thank god for strong people like this sharing there story to help others!! This is something every high school should play a different story a week something!!

  • @alyssamary7132
    @alyssamary7132 5 місяців тому +7

    These parents are so brave to share their stores. A lot of shame comes from addiction not only the person struggling but for the people around them . rip jordan ⚾️❤

    • @TexasPictures
      @TexasPictures  5 місяців тому +1

      Yes, they are brave. Their motive is to help others, to help strangers.

    • @jameskrokroskia9232
      @jameskrokroskia9232 5 місяців тому +1

      Very very true. Thank you for watching and the kind words

  • @pdig2963
    @pdig2963 5 місяців тому +9

    This is a sad epidemic. I lost my daughter on September 29th, 2023, to fentanyl 😭
    We as parents should not be burying our children before us. This is heartbreaking 💔

    • @jameskrokroskia9232
      @jameskrokroskia9232 5 місяців тому +1

      I'm so sorry for your recent loss. It really is horrible. Story after Story, and we don't see it slowing down. Thank you for watching Jordan's story, and please share it on all platforms. I pray that you find peace with your loss.

    • @pdig2963
      @pdig2963 5 місяців тому +1

      @jameskrokroskia9232 Thank you. I hear about somebody dying everyday.I just wish it would stop 😭

    • @christimecarmona6810
      @christimecarmona6810 5 місяців тому +1

      So very sorry ❤

    • @brandip77
      @brandip77 5 місяців тому +1

      I’m so sorry. My deepest condolences on the loss of your precious daughter. I’m heartbroken by this epidemic.

  • @lydiakinnaman3679
    @lydiakinnaman3679 5 місяців тому +10

    That picture at the end ....
    DON'T GET MORE REAL THAN THAT. !!!GOD BLESS.

    • @TexasPictures
      @TexasPictures  5 місяців тому +1

      Thank you for watching to the end.

    • @jameskrokroskia9232
      @jameskrokroskia9232 5 місяців тому +4

      Very suitable, our school allowed us to hold the Funeral inside the Gymnasium.

  • @user-iz9vr7rm2y
    @user-iz9vr7rm2y 5 місяців тому +4

    What a lovely caring Dad! ❤

  • @zaidarivas7152
    @zaidarivas7152 5 місяців тому +30

    And what's sad is that, substance abuse disorder is genetic. I was a lot like this father. He had no idea his son was addicted till it was too late. I knew my son was an addict but had no idea he was hooked on opioids.
    I was prescribed opioids for a wisdom tooth removal in my 20s took all the pills prescribed, didn't get hooked. My son on the other hand overdosed on opioids and died.
    We need to create an inner cheek swab test to test for substance abuse disorder. Something needs to be done.
    My condolences. Our stories are similar. My son also didn't initially believe himself to be an addict. He also left the rehab I put him into. He also felt he wasn't like the other addicts. Addiction is mental illness, it's really a substance abuse disorder.
    Again, I am so sorry for your loss.

    • @RLFinTX
      @RLFinTX 5 місяців тому +1

      I can’t remember if the father on the show mentioned that there was an addict in his family. Was this the case for your family?

    • @jameskrokroskia9232
      @jameskrokroskia9232 5 місяців тому +6

      Very very true. I'm sorry we have this in common, and Addictive Personality is a real thing, and Family Members need to be aware of. Thank you for watching and commenting.

    • @xlkarma8446
      @xlkarma8446 5 місяців тому +4

      Addiction is not genetic. Let’s get one thing straight, ANYONE can become addicted to anything…social media, porn, food, exercise etc etc

    • @lisajeter9511
      @lisajeter9511 5 місяців тому +2

      You are so wrong, addiction is not Genetic!

    • @melimel2990
      @melimel2990 5 місяців тому +2

      It is genetic. Yes anyone can get addicted is true. But people with the genetic condition have a higher chance. My great grandmother was an addict, my grandmother and my dad was an alcoholic. All of them on my dads side. I’m an addict. Have been for 18 years. I’m going away to a long term rehab next month and destroy a cycle that has affected my family so badly.

  • @Texas_Made_
    @Texas_Made_ 5 місяців тому +2

    When he said he was worried about drinking&smoking but didnt think about pills made me go "uh huhhh",because its very easy to get to liking that good feeling of being lifted😢.

  • @kevinbarry4325
    @kevinbarry4325 4 місяці тому +1

    This is a tough story to hear because i had my troubles as a kid, and my Father never turned his back on me either, and i sit here at 54 with a good life because of him.This Dad deserved to have his son outlive him as i outlived my Dad.

  • @LexisHauls
    @LexisHauls Місяць тому +1

    You’re a great father. My Dad did the same thing, he would make sure we were where we were supposed to be. We make our own decisions when we get older. Don’t ever blame yourself. Prayers to you and your family. 🙏

  • @nj8215
    @nj8215 5 місяців тому +5

    Such a great dad! Thanks for sharing your story. I hope everyone is aware that addiction can happen to any family.

  • @RLFinTX
    @RLFinTX 5 місяців тому +6

    It was only until I started watching independent journalists at the Texas border, did I learn about Fentanyl. It is horrifying enough knowing that extreme criminals from other countries are being let in, to then go on to commit other horrific crimes on US citizens, but becoming knowledgeable about the cartel manufacturing and/or getting it across the border in mass quantities was also horrifying. The documentaries that I’ve seen are absolutely heart breaking. Their only goal is to make money and create addicts to make even more money. I’d been interested to see the statistics of deaths by Fentanyl over the last four years compared to the four years prior. I might go research that. 😢

  • @lisazak599
    @lisazak599 5 місяців тому +11

    I just watched your story. Thank you for sharing it you’re not alone.❤

  • @Holly_Zena
    @Holly_Zena 5 місяців тому +6

    I dont think it should be seen as embarrassing for your family (24:32) because addiction is an illness just like anything else.
    I wouldn't look at anyone's family differently because they had a child, sibling etc pass away from addiction.
    I think that unfortunately plays a part in why sometimes people can be reluctant to speak out, but there should be no shame felt, especially when this gentleman did everything he could for his son, and is still continuing to contribute greatly to the community by sharing this son's situation and story.
    I think it's very brave and commendable and i admire him for being able to do so.

  • @robinsawyer8705
    @robinsawyer8705 5 місяців тому +4

    He was a great son. I’m so sorry for you and your wife and your family breaks my heart. This fentanyl has to stop coming into our country.

  • @melpaulsen3618
    @melpaulsen3618 5 місяців тому +5

    So sorry for ur loss, watching from Australia I hope u and ur family remain strong and you continue to educate on this horrendous drug

  • @vahgeuvje10
    @vahgeuvje10 5 місяців тому +11

    Wow this is a good father. May GOD grant you Peace

  • @Whippy99
    @Whippy99 5 місяців тому +11

    Addiction does not make a person bad. It makes them ill. 😞

  • @mamia9659
    @mamia9659 5 місяців тому +3

    So sorry for your loss…he was beloved.

  • @tracyengle7829
    @tracyengle7829 5 місяців тому +7

    When it comes to taking a prescription of a pain regimen each one of us faces the 50/50 chance of either liking the side effects it makes us feel or we don't. Of course, there are other factors that can increase the chances of addiction. People can have addictive personality disorders and not aware of it until they take medicine with addictive side effects. And there is a lot more medicines that are addictive as well as pain medication. I live with severe chronic pain in my spine. I was in a bad truck accident and it has caused a great deal of pain. However, I never liked taking any pain meds because I didn't like the side effects but it was putting damage on my heart going through the pain each day. I tried every other option before I had to resort to pain regime. I am really sorry for your loss as well as other parents who have lost a child due to addictiveness as well as being killed by fentanyl poisoning. I thank you all for sharing your experiences, your tragedies. God Bless and thank you!

    • @jameskrokroskia9232
      @jameskrokroskia9232 5 місяців тому +2

      Thank you for watching.

    • @KoalaBeer.
      @KoalaBeer. 4 місяці тому

      Pain is different ppl stick to a controlled dose. It’s when you start liking and increasing or taking to get high.

  • @zachyatt8046
    @zachyatt8046 5 місяців тому +9

    Man. This one was hard to watch 😢

  • @the6cat.
    @the6cat. 5 місяців тому +2

    Sir, I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I'd had a dad like you. You shared this tragic story with grace and love. I know you love your son and it's shocking to me that it was 2012 and here we are today so many other folks and young folks dying. Thank you for sharing and again I'm sorry.

  • @amyelizabeth71
    @amyelizabeth71 5 місяців тому +6

    Stopping the stigma, one video at a time

  • @stars_for_night_lights
    @stars_for_night_lights 5 місяців тому +6

    This is tragic. I just learned about Fentanyl within the last year from UA-cam. I think our government needs to make this national crisis a priority. It's a game of Russian Roulette that a lot of its victims don't even realize they are playing. Kudos to this dad for taking a proactive approach to parenting.

    • @tammyhavlik1015
      @tammyhavlik1015 5 місяців тому

      The US Federal Government raked in 3.8 billion dollars just from Walmart pharmacy for their over-distribution of Fentynal. It's all supposed to be going to public awareness. No way.

    • @jameskrokroskia9232
      @jameskrokroskia9232 5 місяців тому +1

      Thank you for watching and the kind words

  • @zerozero9085
    @zerozero9085 5 місяців тому +2

    Some parents give all, and still suffer such heartache and loss. So so sad.

  • @nunyabizz2811
    @nunyabizz2811 5 місяців тому +3

    The story & picture of his brother tore at my heart strings. Immediate tears. So sorry for your loss.

  • @amoore0713
    @amoore0713 5 місяців тому +3

    That is exactly how it started with me too, wisdom teeth extraction. I'm 10 years clean now, i still get that feeling sometimes though and want some. Then I think about awful stories like this and don't. I'm so sorry for your loss.

  • @JustRaine97
    @JustRaine97 5 місяців тому +3

    These laws need to catch up with the times. I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your story. God bless.🙏🏾❤️

  • @garyh5541
    @garyh5541 5 місяців тому +4

    RIP Jordan! Prayers for all who love you!🙏🙏🙏

  • @lisajeter9511
    @lisajeter9511 5 місяців тому +4

    Wow that sounds like Horrendous pain ripping your lip away from the gum line.

  • @victoriatracey5919
    @victoriatracey5919 5 місяців тому +4

    Wow, what a wonderful father, Jordan was blessed to have you.
    You did all the right things and as you say, pill addiction is a hidden beast. Jordan was a beautiful man who got blind sided by the “legal” drug trade, such a waste. Bless you and your family 🙏🏼🥰

  • @coloradolover5343
    @coloradolover5343 5 місяців тому +6

    Great job Sir, thanks for sharing Jordan’s story😢

  • @specialkay4329
    @specialkay4329 5 місяців тому +3

    I told a Dr. I once worked with, that his colleagues are the main responsibility for this epidemic. He completely agreed. This is a re accuring theme. Along with the abject fear of weed. Which Ive never really heard of weed starting an addoction to opiates. Im sure it has been mentioned as a step towards opiate addiction. But, it usually starts with that first RX.

  • @mariannnguyen3200
    @mariannnguyen3200 4 місяці тому +1

    I didn’t know patches can be dangerous as the pills
    Thank you for sharing your son Jordan story

  • @Amy_McFarland
    @Amy_McFarland 5 місяців тому +13

    What about educating the doctors that are creating addicts by prescribing narcotics for every type of surgery! When I had my wisdom teeth out I wasn't given anything like that! With all the surgeries I've had, and I've had many, I finally just had to tell them, don't give me that sh#t! I did have to have it for one or two surgeries BUT I insisted on a script for 10 pills or less.
    I am so very sorry for your loss! May God continue to bless you and your family on this difficult journey!

    • @plynn136
      @plynn136 5 місяців тому +3

      These days the dosages are very low.

    • @RLFinTX
      @RLFinTX 5 місяців тому +2

      For surgeries these days, they don’t give a big amount. I think 10 is average.

    • @jameskrokroskia9232
      @jameskrokroskia9232 5 місяців тому +3

      Very true. Thank you for watching and the kind words

    • @mariaes623
      @mariaes623 4 місяці тому +1

      I live in Greece. After bunion surgery was told by the doctor to take Tylenol for pain. That's all that I needed.

    • @kechiahignight565
      @kechiahignight565 11 днів тому

      Since the opioid crisis in early 2000, our personal doctors are very reluctant to prescribe opioids, bentos etc. this is a great thing. But now there’s this and it’s not from American doctors. It’s coming in through the border and it’s poison. So sad.

  • @kathymartin3527
    @kathymartin3527 5 місяців тому +3

    What a brave young man to divulge having an issue with narcitics to his dad..I sympathize with Jordan with withdrawls .. Im sure he felt helpless..I started out with a legit back injury ... Vicodin ..I went though them when the doctors started to get scared and cut patients off abruptly..I was on them for 13 years..I too was ambivalent..I didnt feel I was an addict. But the opioids became a huge part of my life ..I didnt feel it was that bad .Im very sorry for the outcome but thank God he could talk to you .

  • @KevaFlores
    @KevaFlores 5 місяців тому +4

    I am so very deeply sorry for your loss.

  • @patchesblack7490
    @patchesblack7490 5 місяців тому +3

    I'm so sorry you lost Jordan. It really seems like he was a great person. Thank you for sharing your story. Prayers for your family 🙏 R.I.P Jordan.

    • @jameskrokroskia9232
      @jameskrokroskia9232 5 місяців тому +2

      He was great. Always, the best smile in the room. 😊

  • @katherinetreiman9480
    @katherinetreiman9480 5 місяців тому +4

    Thank you for sharing your sons story and educating others.

  • @LSTAR06
    @LSTAR06 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for telling Jordan and your family's story about fentanyl poisoning. I'm so sorry for your loss, he seems like a really good person. It's crazy to think how much worse this epidemic has gotten since your son's passing. Hopefully, the tides will change soon.

  • @kjshakurrn
    @kjshakurrn 5 місяців тому +4

    The constipation was a side effect of chronic opioid use.

  • @user-tq5eb2pk4i
    @user-tq5eb2pk4i 5 місяців тому +3

    . The starting pitcher I graduated with in 2012 had a similar story. Had a great family, starting pitcher for the high school team, smart kid. He Started using painpills to block the pain when he pitched.Got into harder stuff and got murdered a year later in 2013 trying to buy heroin in a drug deal gone bad

  • @moxiepops8457
    @moxiepops8457 5 місяців тому +3

    Thank you for sharing your story. My heart goes out to you and I’m so sorry for your loss.❤️‍🩹

  • @mboyd692
    @mboyd692 5 місяців тому +2

    A powerful story. Thank you so much for sharing.

  • @FJB-FTP
    @FJB-FTP 5 місяців тому +2

    My condolences. Your son sounds like a great young man. I hope God has helped you and your family.

    • @jameskrokroskia9232
      @jameskrokroskia9232 5 місяців тому

      Thank you for watching and the kind words. God is good. God has always been there for us.

  • @1964Potter
    @1964Potter 5 місяців тому +3

    I am so sorry this happened to you and your family. It is so sad and it takes special people to turn something that is so heartbreaking into positivity, including saving lives. God Bless you and your family. 🍷🙏🏻🕊️

  • @colleenwadley8543
    @colleenwadley8543 4 місяці тому

    Being transparent is just being open about something very painful for your entire family.
    There is nothing to be embarrassed about.....it is so very important to be able to carry on living and coping with ones future.
    Brave family....thank you for sharing. God bless

  • @millenniumtowerskelton5143
    @millenniumtowerskelton5143 5 місяців тому +2

    Sir, I am so sorry for the loss of Jordan. My blessings to you and your family. Keep fighting against this horrible poison. 🙏🏻❤️🇺🇸

  • @lydiakinnaman3679
    @lydiakinnaman3679 5 місяців тому +4

    I'm sooooo sorry for your loss. It's soooo hard enemy fighting against what he knew was wrong... you did a great job on top of your kids... he was a great example for others sooo Satan lied, you can handle this .. your not that bad you don't need to be here... you did everything right. !!!!
    Praying for God's comfort, strength, peace as you and your family walk forward without him. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

    • @jameskrokroskia9232
      @jameskrokroskia9232 5 місяців тому

      Thank you for watching and the kind words. God is good

  • @roxanneesquivel8472
    @roxanneesquivel8472 5 місяців тому +6

    Thank you for sharing your story, I’m so sorry for your loss.
    When my daughter had her wisdom teeth removed in middle school, I was hesitant to give her any painkillers/hydrocodone .. I thank god she didn’t like the feeling of feeling woozy.

    • @jameskrokroskia9232
      @jameskrokroskia9232 5 місяців тому +3

      Thank you for watching. Definitely have to have an awareness of these pain pills, and often they are not needed.

    • @roxanneesquivel8472
      @roxanneesquivel8472 5 місяців тому +1

      Yes very much agreed

  • @angelicamonita6026
    @angelicamonita6026 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for sharing your story that can help someone else going through the same struggles. My condolences to the family for your loss. May he rest in eternal peace. God bless. 🙏

  • @lisajackson986
    @lisajackson986 5 місяців тому +2

    I'm so sorry for the loss of your beautiful son may he rest in peace 🙏 ❤😢

  • @theresat8379
    @theresat8379 4 місяці тому

    I am so sorry for the loss of your son. I've watched so many of this series of videos, and every one is just as terrible and heartbreaking for everyone involved. Praying for the success of the work you're doing and having a sit down talk with all my adult children at Easter. This needs to be talked about!!