Raising awareness on addiction and mental illness to remove the stigma and to build a positive supporting community.
I started this channel with my son, Ben- to share our day-to-day lives in a real and raw viewpoint from people who are living it. I do not give advice but rather share my experience in hopes of helping and encouraging others to find the spirit to live and continue to fight another day.
Our health system needs to see what’s happening in our community.
Does your son have his own health insurance ?? If not put him on Your health insurance Oh I just heard you say that you are in Canada where you have Socialized Health system that explains it Socialized Medicine !!! I’m so sorry 🥲
Sandra I'm so so sorry for your loss I was so hoping Ben could beat this , my heart goes out to you and your family , your a wonderful mum and no mum could have done any more than you much love, thinking of you ,❤
Sandra, my heart goes out to you. I’ve obviously been off RU-vid for awhile and just saw this. Drug addiction is a terrible disease. And sadly we family members cannot really do anything to help. I’m so so sorry. Sending love, prayers and hugs. Let us know how you are doing.
Sending my heartfelt condolences to you and your family. It's a crappy club to belong to. Just heartbreaking. You are an inspiration and have guided many to a better understanding of addiction and co-dependency. I call Seth “My beautiful boy” too. Continue to take of yourself. 12:41
@@jeffschmidt3003 Thank you. I think of you and Seth often. I feel blessed to have learned so much from Ben. He made a difference and will continue to. ✌️ ❤️
Sending my heartfelt condolences to you and your family. It's a crappy club to belong to. Just heartbreaking. You are an inspiration and have guided many to a better understanding of addiction and co-dependency. I call Seth “My beautiful boy” too. Continue to take of yourself.
So sad for you Sandy and Ben . I have watched your videos for couple years. Thank you and thank you Ben your videos a few times carried me. Thank you thank you so sorry for your loss. Heaven has gained an angel.
I really missed you Ben. Last time sometimes in June 2024 I visited you in Rehab in Mclaughin in Brampton because I know you are in a good place. When I saw you I'm so much happy because you gained weight and happy face. When I left the Rehab I'm felt mix of sadness because you've been in Rehab again for six months in Penengteguishene and you said to me I will visited you there for one day. I said I will come to you and we chill for one day. I felt relax and comfortable that you still in the clinic. After a week maybe you message me that you are homeless and I asked why you left the rehab? and you said yes. I will messaging Ben and keep asking where are you now and did not answer. After 2 weeks Ben passed away. Note to Importance:: Keep in touch always to your love ones, family and friends.
I’m so sorry for your loss, Sandra. I found your videos several years ago in desperation for support when a family member was experiencing similar issues. I had so much hope that Ben would pull through. Mental health is so poorly managed across the board. I’m so heartbroken for you ❤ thank you for sharing your journeys together.
@@Aspiration0587 Thank you for your message. I’m glad you found our videos when you needed them. Our journey is not over, Thanks to Ben I found my purpose. ✌️ ❤️
I’m so very sorry your loss. I’m living this nightmare, watching your videos gives me hope that I will one day be able to speak openly about my son’s addiction without breaking down.
His family loved him more then words can describe, it was his drug addiction that caused him to be homeless , his family was their everyday for him along the way
If you don’t understand the disease of addiction it’s probably not the best idea to comment on the page of a grieving mother that lost her son. My son is battling addiction, I offered him help so many times while he lived with me. He chose to live in his car and do drugs over living at home and getting help.
It’s so sad that someone’s got to make a comment like that. It shows that a lot of people still need to be educated on mental illness and addiction! Please do your research or watch the videos before making a comment like that. Sandra is my sister and I know the struggles and challenges she has been through !! She’s an amazing mom who has done everything in her power to help Ben!! So I will rise above your comment knowing you just don’t get it! Have a great day!
Thanks for your comment. It truly reminds me of why we did these videos. We wanted to educate people and remove the stigma . Many that may not be affected by this horrible disease may not understand the realities that come with it. Thank you to those who responded with their own experiences, ✌️ ❤️
Hi Nolan, I’m sorry to have to share that Ben passed away July 3rd. I will eventually share with all who have followed our journey. Thanks for your support Nolan.
I'm so sorry for your journey and loss. My daughter who at the age of 13 on the same journey. Nobody would help. I tried everything. She ended up on the streets after the birth of her 2 girls (who I won custody of). It wasn't until 2024 this year she was finally diagnosed with her mental health disorders, she will be 44 this week. Now the healing has begun. I pray she can repair the damage that her girls had to endure without their mother or father. We were blessed to have a higher power watch over her. 😢
JESUS CAN SEE YOU THROUGH. SEE THERE'S ONLY ONE OF TWO PLACES THAT WE GO AFTER WE DIE. HEAVEN OR HELL. THERE IS NO PURGATORY OR ANYTHING ELSE. MOST OF US LIVE OUR LIVES AS IF WE DON'T HAVE TO GIVE AN ACCOUNT FOR HOW WE HAVE LIVED OUR LIVES. WE ARE ALL SINNERS IN NEED OF A SAVIOR. GOD CAME DOWN AS GOD AND IN HUMAN FORM AS A MAN IN JESUS CHRIST TO GIVE HIS LIFE TO REDEEM US FROM THE PENALTY OF SIN. JESUS SAID I AM THE WAY THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE NO MAN COMETH TO THE FATHER BUT BY ME ... WE CAN ONLY GET TO GOD THROUGH THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. HE IS THE ONLY WAY. MOST PPL THINK THAT IF I DO ENOUGH GOOD TO BALANCE OUT THE BAD IVE DONE GOD WILL LET ME IN OR THAT GOD WILL JUST FORGIVE ME OF IT ALL WHEN I GET THERE ... THATS THE BIGGEST LIE IN THE ROOM. THATS WHAT THE DEVIL USES TO LULL US INTO DULLNESS. OH GOD WILL JUST WIPE IT ALL OUT WHEN I GET THERE.... THATS NO WHERE IN THE BIBLE. THAT'S THE BIGGEST LIE IN THE ROOM..... IT'S A LIE FROM THE PIT OF HELL. THE ONLY WAY TO BE SAVED IS TO BELIEVE IN THE LORD JESUS CHRIST AND OBEY HIS COMMANDS. WE CANT JUST SAY WELL ILL COME TO JESUS WHEN IM REALLY OLD OR GET SICK OR SOMETHING. GOD KNOWS WHEN WE ARE SERIOUS ABOUT OUR SINS AND WHEN WE'RE JUST TRYING TO USE HIM TO GET OUT OF OUR PREDICAMENT. HE KNOWS WHEN WE ARE REALLY REPENTING AND WHEN OUR HEART HAS DECEIVED US .... THE BIBLE SAYS WHEN YOU HEAR MY VOICE HARDEN NOT YOUR HEART. THE BIBLE SAYS SEEK YE THE LORD WHILE HE MAY BE FOUND, CALL YE UPON HIM WHILE HE IS NEAR: LET THE WICKED FORSAKE HIS WAY, AND THE UNRIGHTEOUS MAN HIS THOUGHTS: AND LET HIM RETURN UNTO THE LORD, AND HE WILL HAVE MERCY UPON HIM, AND TO OUR GOD; FOR HE WILL ABUNDANTLY PARDON- ISAIAH 55V5-6 THIS PAGE HAS HELPED ME TREMENDOUSLY IN GETTING CLOSER TO THE LORD JESUS CHRIST youtube.com/@livingwaters?si=mnUpn2JZ1Vd0fPlI
I want you to know that i forwarded this to our mpp and the minister of health. Ted arnotts office has replied and thanked me bringing this to their attn.
I’m so deeply sorry for your loss. My son has suffered from mental health issues and addiction and is currently running one marathon everyday (that’s 42.2km or 26 miles) every single day to raise awareness for men’s mental health. I pray these days and weeks ahead are gentle for you 🕊️
