FENTANYL KILLS: Gabrielle Smith Thomas's Story - episode 101

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A mother, Shannon Thomas, shares her story of losing her 27-year-old daughter to illegally manufactured fentanyl. 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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@franchescaemanuel793 3 месяца назад

Sad to know our society is so lost.

@francessavella7825 3 месяца назад

Sadder that our gov't is money driven and feels the military and space travel is where the money should go😢😢😢😢😢😢

@tymom9313 2 месяца назад

And the covid "pandemic" what a waste!

@wbyfaith8974 24 дня назад

The director is leading the families. The truth is its not fentanyl! It's illicit drugs. Ppl are not addressing their issues instead they are seeking a way out of reality that's illegal amd deadly. Disturbing that prescribing is down but od are up 900% stop believing the media.

@Globelle 3 месяца назад

HATE the stigma and LOVE the person. God PLEASE help all who suffer from addiction. I plea for prayers for my son Geno who is currently in this battle.

@CelesteTime11 3 месяца назад

❤big time prayers for Leo! Faith over fear momma!

@msjernice 3 месяца назад

❤❤ Praying for Geno ❤❤

@Globelle 3 месяца назад

@@msjernice thank you so very much 💖

@user-sk2px6ox7m 3 месяца назад

Praying my daughter as well❤

@alicee5270 3 месяца назад

There is help with medication.That helped my son to not relapse

@suebabe100 3 месяца назад

Whoever is behind these documentaries is actively saving lives. Thank you. My heart goes out to all these families.

@TexasPictures 3 месяца назад

Golly, I suppose that would be me. Very kind words. Thank you.

@lisakrieg3076 3 месяца назад

@@TexasPicturesBless you~keep up the fantastic work. You are Important to so many🙏...

@TexasPictures 3 месяца назад

We did publish an update a couple of months ago. Life After Fentanyl ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1EBv6Y8v2f4.html

@suebabe100 3 месяца назад

@@TexasPicturesYou betcha! I am a Mom, Nana, and a Registered Nurse and had NO IDEA Fentanyl was on the streets. I only knew it as a drug used in the OR. You are educating all of us!

@JesusistheonetrueGod 2 месяца назад

Good that you're far from the streets but it's good to have some knowledge of whats going on in the streets. This stuff is coming up through Mexico. Some of it is coming up through Mexico from China.

@moneytoncash5643 3 месяца назад

Please keep these stories going!! It's part of my recovery to watch these stories. They keep me reminded how I don't won't my family to go through this type of heartache and heartbreak.I lost my mother to fentanyl in 2018..so n it broke me but I'm still here alive and well to be able to tell her story. 💔..Prayers and condolences to these loved ones who lost someone they love the most.

@TexasPictures 3 месяца назад

Thank you for your comments. 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 - ru-vid.com/group/PLdCPA32W_p39Z8hi7xSIX3Fkqmhd7mRzj

@OneandDoneKy 3 месяца назад

Me too , I’m coming on my 9month recovery date , I watch these videos once or twice a week as my Therapy since I don’t go to any groups . The other day I was watching tuckers mom video for the 10th time again & my ex said why do u watch videos that make your cry & I explain to him how they exactly help me . Even tho they break my heart

@moneytoncash5643 3 месяца назад

@OneandDoneKy I agree so much! We just need to hear a story that is the same as ours. We needed reminded that we do have people that goes through what we have gone through. I love watching these !! I got a year under my belt and I'm planning on staying clean and healthy for me,my wife and family.

@kimnaff1153 3 месяца назад

Me Too! These stories break my heart 💔 everyone is SO special and gone way too soon! It is so hard to stay clean, I know cause it’s been 9 years for me and these stories HELP me stay clean and also so I never forget what I put my kids through, I’m 58. It happens to all of us. If fentanyl was around when I was suffering I would be dead. Thank you Jesus for your Love

@CelesteTime11 3 месяца назад

I'm so sorry for your mother's poisoning to Ellicit Fentanyl. Bless your heart! I am so proud of you to keep putting one foot in front of the other! We NEED you here! People don't understand the full impact of their presence on this planet. Sending you my love.

@branevans3705 3 месяца назад

I'm crying along with this mama 😢 Addiction is such a difficult disease, especially along with a mental illness like bipolar. Thank you for sharing your beautiful daughter's story.

@tiffanystidham5329 3 месяца назад

Bipolar & drug addiction; those are problems she had, but they weren't who she was. I'm so sorry for your immeasurable loss. Praying for you & everyone affected by this horrible epidemic. 🖤

@gets187 3 месяца назад

Bipolar is hard . Lots of therapy and something to mellow out . 4 years strong

@tiffanystidham5329 3 месяца назад

@@gets187 - I can't imagine how hard it is to have, but I'm so glad you're 4 yrs strong of keeping it mellowed out. I'll keep you in my prayers.

@cherokeeheartct8633 3 месяца назад

Junior yr introduced to ciggs n pot ??

@CelesteTime11 3 месяца назад

Absolutely issues she had. But she was so much more!!! -Gabbys mom

@francessavella7825 3 месяца назад

She didn't die in vain...you are helping millions of people right now. God bless and may your Angel RIP⚘️🙏🏻❤️

@katrinagiovanni891 3 месяца назад

So sorry for the loss of your daughter . 20 years ago I was 18, living with an artistic , undiagnosed bipolar friend , in New Orleans . She suffered greatly through multiple drug abuse , alcohol abuse , Suicide attempts… she finally stabilized with lithium . I keep thinking how, back then, the drugs were bad enough in their natural form , but now they are being POISONED with highly lethal Fentanyl and we both likely would have died , if we were living the same lifestyle today . We learned and we LIVED . This series has been so informative of me realizing , it’s not just abuse , it can be ONE USE that kills.

@CelesteTime11 3 месяца назад

You are correct! And I see it everyday on the fentynyl forums I'm a part of, so many kids ages 11 and up trying pills off of snap chat ONE TRYAND THEY DIE! Horrific.

@tiffanyl6430 3 месяца назад

"As a Mother I should've have known that..." You did the best that you could and hindsight is 20/20. Don't let the enemy fill your head with "shoulds" & beat yourself up. Thank you for your transparency and care for our greater society to come on this platform and share your story. You are helping a multitude of people. Gabrielle's light will shine forever. She was a beautiful woman & she is loved, abundantly. I am praying for you and your family's continued strength.

@CelesteTime11 3 месяца назад

Thank you so much! This brought tears to my eyes.

@sfenn73 3 месяца назад

That's what my oldest daughter said. It's all of your fault you were her mom and she was your daughter.

@debralong9771 3 месяца назад

My thoughts exactly.

@tiffanyl6430 3 месяца назад

@@CelesteTime11 ❤‍🩹♥

@yourhighness0331 Месяц назад

Well said and oh so true ❤

@restonsunday 3 месяца назад

I have 3 kids ages 6, 7, and 9. I am so thankful for this channel to bring awareness. I'll be educating my kids about fentanyl so they have hope for a future. ❤

@PaulaSanders-tp1wr 3 месяца назад

Save your children, home school .

@sfenn73 3 месяца назад

I had my young girl watch meth docs together when she was about 12. She already knew better but these shows are important.

@tschandraheinze1680 3 месяца назад

I pulled my kids before covid and started homeschooling them. There are many ways to allow your children to be out interacting with others. Youth groups, homeschooling programs, give your babies all your time. I have 5 boys. It's a scary place. Also, pay attention to your children's friends. ❤ RIP beautiful ❤

@nunyabusiness7927 3 месяца назад

As someone whose son is struggling with addiction, here's my unsolicited advice. Do not let your kids sleep over at other kids' houses after they're about 8 years old. Nothing good ever happens. That's where my son was introduced to vaping, THC vape, etc.

@carmenmorici531 3 месяца назад

I am a big beliver in faith God so Loved the world that he give his only son that who ever believes in him she'll not parish but have eternal life. The world has forgotten about God the father and Jesus christ our Lord and savior we need praying parents and the Kids introduced to Jesus Christ. He is the truth and the way and there is no other. The Devil is here to kill steal and destroy. The kings of king and the Lords of Lords is coming. Seek Jesus why he may be found. Amen

@stevenmcbride9773 3 месяца назад

Thank you for sharing your story. Your beautiful daughter was and is more than her struggles with addiction and mental health issues. She is a wonderful beautiful soul and her story will forever live on through her story and your heart and sharing. Never stop sharing. We need hope.

@inthechairwithcloochy8102 3 месяца назад

The sadness from this mother is absolutely heartbreaking. I'm so deeply sorry for this lovely lady and her heartache. Addiction is tough enough, mental health issues are more than enough but put those together and you have a recipe for disaster. The only good news is that Gabrielle is floating in the largest cloud of peace now. No more suffering, no more guilt, no more pain. Sending prayers from Ireland to this poor lady and to her entire family. XOX

@CelesteTime11 3 месяца назад

Thank you for your beautiful thoughts and condolences. I am grateful to understand tgat she is not in any more pain and suffering. However I wish it didn't have to happen this way.

@inthechairwithcloochy8102 3 месяца назад

@@CelesteTime11 I totally understand. It's us who are left behind who grieve and suffer. The ones we loose are content and peaceful. It's just not fair. XOX

@inthechairwithcloochy8102 2 месяца назад

I think there are numerous people to blame. The people that manufacture the shit in order to satisfy their greed. The people who sell the shit in order to earn a living and sometimes a very good one and then there are teachers and sometimes parents and family that don't see the signs or who are not engaged. I just don't think the addict is to blame 100% because I've lived with so much addiction around me and I can honestly say not one of the people that I loved was EVER strong enough to face the demon and conquer it. In the end the addiction took them all from me.@@mimim3266

@margaretsigler 2 месяца назад

I too suffer with addiction I have 3 adult children . Who all suffer with addiction themselves, I totally blame myself. My youngest son who was 37 years old died a month ago due to an accidental overdose of fentanyl,he laid beside his bed for over 32 hours before he was found after he didn't show up to work that Monday. My recurring nightmare came true the night my baby died,, I did too inside,,my faith in God, just knowing we'll be together again one great day is the only thing that keeps me going. Thank you for listening and letting me tell you about a wonderful man,my Son Steven.

@littlemikeism 3 месяца назад

This was painful to watch. I'm 62 years old and have no children, but I talk to parents of kids about fentanyl all the time. I am shocked that so many have not heard of fentanyl. Bipolar is a very tough ticket to draw. Undiagnosed and not treated can leave a person helpless. Prayers for you and your family.

@CelesteTime11 3 месяца назад

Thank you. I, too, am shocked that more people don't know what is happening in the world of fentanyl poisonings. However, I am thankful for Texas pictures! And we as parents are spending money out of our own pockets for bill boards across the country. There are parents speaking in schools about the dangers of Fentynyl and all drugs and much more. We are trying! I'd like to see our government take concern like they did in the 80's in the "just say NO" campaign.

@mariebeth1965 3 месяца назад

I’m so sorry for your loss, I loss my daughter 8 years ago she was addicted to pain medication she was 36 years old she left behind 2 kids her son was 16 and a daughter that was 7 they were home with her when they woke up she was unresponsive her son tried to do CPR and called 911 and put his sister in another room so she couldn’t see what was going on, my poor grandkids still living with the nightmares of not being able to save their mom they live with the guilt of something they had nothing to do with it, she was living with me at the time because she was recovering from surgery, she had just had a doctors visit the day before and he gave her pain medication I had seen her at 5 in the morning she looked find I gave her a kiss and told her to try to get some sleep, I had to take my husband to a doctors appointment that morning I could have sword that I seen her move before I left I didn’t want to wake her up because I knew she had a hard time falling asleep that was the last time I seen her, when I returned home she had already passed she was already in a body bag, I had forgotten my phone at home so nobody could get ahold of me, I ask to see her before they took her no mother should ever see their children in a body bag, I live with the pain every day I have my grandkids to take care off, her son got married and has a set of identical twins girls that look just like her, I don’t believe that she died from pain medication but that what the medical examiner said I ask for a toxicology report after I had gotten the autopsy report but it doesn’t look like there was anything else but tramadol pain medication, I don’t think that was the only thing in her system, my daughter was also bipolar and she had lupus, she died 2 days after Easter Sunday😢😢😢

@angiecarver3999 3 месяца назад

Prayers for you and your family. I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter. 🙏🏻✝️❤️📿

@debradavis9589 3 месяца назад

My condolences 😢

@user-sk2px6ox7m 3 месяца назад

So very sorry for the loss of your child

@katsinthecradle6155 2 месяца назад

I'm so sorry

@yourhighness0331 Месяц назад

I'm so sorry for your loss 🙏🏾❤️ Tramadol is highly addictive! I too was addicted to tramadol, taking up to 20 pills a day!! I would have seizures from taking so many and still I took them! I thank God that I am not addicted to any form of pain medication now and the only pills I take are aspirin!

@marciasvitko-vl5gk 3 месяца назад

My niece was bi-polar. She was prescribed lithium. Wouldn't stay on it because it made her put on weight. She was into drugs in high school. Her mother and father were aware of it. Being aware can't stop this. She was in and out of rehabs also. Even though she had mental problems, she chose to use drugs. This mom is hurting and looking to blame someone else. My son had lots of friends and seemed happy. Addicts are depressed and self centered people that don't like themselves for some reason. . The reason I say this is because I struggled with my son for over twenty years trying to help him. I had to do CPR on him one time when he overdosed untill help came. He lost numerous friends to drugs. He too was a good and helpful person. Any parent of an addict knows you can lose them at anytime, always worrying. Right now it's raw. You will get thru it. I'm not going to lie, You are forever changed after losing a child. Always looking for them,even in the smallest things, always❤ hanging on to their memory!

@sararaxter2706 2 месяца назад

To be fair, when people are putting fentanyl in other medications and distributing it, they do hold a large part of the blame

@marciasvitko-vl5gk 2 месяца назад

This is true. My son did cocain and it turned out to be laced with Fentynal.

@kimkeshiajohnson304 2 месяца назад

I don't think she's trying to blame anyone. Knowingly putting fentanyl in weed pills cocaine or any drugs and selling it is a huge BLAME. KILLING PEOPLE FOR WHAT $20

@ashn91108 Месяц назад

Ive suffer with bi-polar disorder from the age of 20, I understand how her daughter felt. Being bi-polar, addiction is almost inevitable. Ive battled with opiod addiction. I COMPLETELY GET IT! But I DONT THINK SHE WANTED TO DIE! We just want to not feel whats we’re feeling! I was medicated but after time(yrs), the medication is not longer effective! Time for a change but alot of people dont want to wean off of them bc alot of medications come with withdrawals, same as withdrawals to drugs! Thats one thing people dont understand! Many psych meds are addictive as well and come with withdrawal symptoms. I pray for both of them, as well as all the family affected!

@xxbutterflyxx6325 3 месяца назад

My daughter spent 6 yrs on our streets.Needless to say I chased the dragon as well as trying to keep her safe. I went to court in June and after many months. She is home with me. The battles are physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. It was the hospital who gave her many treatments. That was not the end. I was able to get help thru our drug team. I found I had to accept the many stages. The resources are not there I felt without family involved. I pray we are starting to heal. My daughter has borderline. She was training for the Olympics and was highly talented.pray for us.

@CelesteTime11 3 месяца назад

Thank you for your thoughts and condolences. Absolutely you are going to be in my prayers. -Gabbys momma

@sarahwalters4428 2 месяца назад

@@CelesteTime11You listen to me you beautiful human being.. Don't you dare ever think for 1 second that you didn't do every damn thing you ever could do for your baby. All of the parents I've been watching and sobbing with for the past 4 hours.. You all did everything you knew to do. Expecting to receive a Xanax DOESN'T EQUAL A DEATH SENTENCE! Hell even though they may struggle with addictions, At this point is not even their fault. Every single 1 of these babies were expecting 1 thing, but given something completely different. My whole soul is completely shattered for you and the other parents. I'm sorry this is so long, but it kills me to see the parents blaming themselves..I completely understand it...I know I'd do the exact same thing 100 percent... But its not your fault.. its not Gabbys fault.. So please don't ever blame your self mama and don't ever let any of these nasty ass trolls tell you any different either. You have all my love and light going to you and your family. RIP GABBY AND ALL THE BABIES WE'VE LOST TO THIS.

@kimberleyirwin1534 Месяц назад

🙏🏼🌹🙏🏼

@patchesblack7490 3 месяца назад

I'm so sorry for the loss of your beautiful Gabrielle. May she rest in peace 🕊 Thank you for sharing your story. Your family is in my prayers 🙏

@lisanadeau933 3 месяца назад

I heard you Gabby! Thank you for your story. And to your mom. I will pray for you. Thank you for sharing your experience, strength and hope. May God forever bless you and your beautiful family.

@CelesteTime11 3 месяца назад

❤thank you so much!!!

@lindawilson795 3 месяца назад

A positive note here I know someone with bipolar and schizophrenia and they have never fallen into addiction to drugs and alcohol .❤

@CelesteTime11 3 месяца назад

❤❤❤❤❤❤.-Gabbys momma

@d0713dd 3 месяца назад

I work with people with disorders, just because you have a disorder doesn’t mean you will become an addict. You are so right!

@stuff1784 Месяц назад

I’m Bipolar I and ADHD. I have never fallen into drugs.

@lindawilson795 Месяц назад

@@stuff1784 That is absolutely wonderful. You said no to drugs.

@stuff1784 Месяц назад

@@lindawilson795 💕

@mike-kellydutkiewicz5991 2 месяца назад

Last January me and my husband lost our 27 yr old daughter from fentanyl...i can't even function any more..I have cried every single day for a year now...she was so beautiful and funny..she loved her daughters so much

@simeonapajarillo6499 Месяц назад

When my father died from stroke at 75yr old. I cried when I woke up and when I go to sleep for 2 years. Finally got psychiatrist help and I was put on anti depressant

@ambersaale253 3 месяца назад

Thank you for sharing your daughters story❤

@emadhs1997 3 месяца назад

😢❤ my 20 year old is bipolar so this is my fear. Unfortunately we are familiar with the bipolar spiral. So sorry for the loss of her. Thankful for eternal families.

@CelesteTime11 3 месяца назад

Faith over fear, Mom! Love. Love. Love. Other than that, we all have free will. Love will give him what he needs. It's all we can do.

@futuremelina 3 месяца назад

I'm amazed she drove from Salt lake to San Antonio straight. That is insane focus.

@CelesteTime11 3 месяца назад

That was actually one of Gabrielle's most incredible traits. Her focus was amazing to behold in track, basketball, her lead rolls in plays, the love she had for others. She cannot ever be replaced.

@user-go2wi4uv6c 3 месяца назад

Meth

@fatimamebarki4599 3 месяца назад

@@user-go2wi4uv6cUnnecessary comment

@Gorillafishing 3 месяца назад

I’m sorry for your loss ma’am This is the scourge of this generation

@TonyMac183 2 месяца назад

Damn that’s where it all starts , who you surround yourself with. God Bless you mom I respect you standing in front of that camera and telling your story.

@robineppinette4056 3 месяца назад

I'm so sorry for your loss.. Thanks for sharing your story. These stories I feel can save another person.. Texas picture's y'all are AWESOME.. prayers to this precious mom❤❤❤❤

@MissKatieLane95 3 месяца назад

TD saved my life also ❤❤❤ 3.5 months clean and happier than ever ❤ stay strong people there is light for us addicts !!! I promise !!

@roccop913 3 месяца назад

Maybe her taking a lot of Tylenol/ ibuprofen was bad but there's no opioids in those she couldn't had become addicted in the same way of vicidents Percocet/ oxy... I'm so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful girl.

@7h7o7p 3 месяца назад

Grievous! Hearing a loved one speak of the one they've lost is heartbreaking. Such a gentle-hearted mother! Dear mom, I'm so glad you didn't keep quiet n 'move on' from all the trauma you'd been through in your battle with your beloved daughter's battle with drugs. One may think it acceptable to be spared more heartache n pain, but you did well to don your war clothes n wade in deeper. You're saving so many daughters who've lost their way. Well said indeed: all of beloved Gabrielle's potential was stolen by this drug, n awareness is a critical antidote to this venomous bite. Keep on forward. Don't look back. The love you had, n the extent you'd go to keep your daughter over n beyond the burdens you bore were crushing, but shone bright in the darkness. Lotsa love to you, maam, n Gabrielle's dad, n your two remaining children. Texas pictures is amazing, n i love you a lot.

@CelesteTime11 3 месяца назад

Thank you! Your thoughts and words are powerful encouragement for me to keep moving forward. I really appreciate that! I am 9 chapters into writing her book. I've written it while calling back the emotion...so it's been a while I hope to get it out this year. I do hope to save many others with Gabrielle's help. Bless you!!!!

@7h7o7p 3 месяца назад

@@CelesteTime11 oh Ma'am, I'm honored to hear from you! I'm humbled, thank you. I'm so delighted you're progressing on the book on dearest Gabrielle. The Lord himself continue to bless n prosper you, n heal all your pain. Much love n deepest regards.

@user-tq5eb2pk4i 3 месяца назад

I can’t imagine how every day and nights are for these parents after they lose a child. Thank you for making these videos tho so it atleast let’s them know they are not alone

@Wilders53 3 месяца назад

So sorry for the loss! So horrible! She's the same age as my daughter! I can't imagine! Stay strong and God bless

@rachelcappello9767 3 месяца назад

Ibuprofen is generic for Advil or Motrin. It’s an anti inflammatory not a bipolar medication

@TexasPictures 3 месяца назад

Bupropion is an antidepressant medication

@CelesteTime11 3 месяца назад

Right. Gabrielle was bipolar in high-school unbeknownst to us. And I've learned that people with this disorder will often try to supplement with ANY drugs. Wich is why she over took ibuprofen and Tylenol etc. Over the counter drugs. Gabrielle was on Ibuproprion for bi-polar disorder when she passed away. -Gabbys momma

@stevemorris6790 3 месяца назад

@@TexasPictures, but there is a difference in Ibuprofen and Bupropion, different folks so don’t give wrong information.

@MrHandoverfist 3 месяца назад

My son died fentanyl laced heroin at 27 This is year three he’s gone

@MrPlatani 3 месяца назад

Sorry for your loss, a parent does the impossible.

@colleencanas632 3 месяца назад

She sounds like an amazing young woman. Given the trauma after the accident and her disease of addiction it is phenomenal she was able to work on such a beautiful, empathetic project. Bipolar disorder can be tricky to treat if a person experiences the highs and lows. The Adderall/methamphetamine can push someone with bipolar disorder into manic episodes. During mania, people do not make the best decisions. She sounds so amazing! You are a wonderful Mama. She must have trusted you so much to be so open with you. I have no doubt she knew how loved and cherished she was. My heart breaks she is no longer with us. She had so much to share with the world. No doubt she is still with you, watching over you & those she loved. Sending you lots of love and strength during this painful journey.

@CelesteTime11 3 месяца назад

Thank you so much❤

@user-sk2px6ox7m 3 месяца назад

It’s like hearing my daughter’s story with the bi polar and fentanyl addiction ongoing..my deepest condolences for your loss of your beautiful girl😢

@simeonapajarillo6499 Месяц назад

You can be normal and be addicted to fentanyl.

@CRAFTOLOGIE Месяц назад

Oh Shannon! I’ve been watching these documentaries for a year now and Gabbi’s just showed up on my feed tonight. She left such an impression on me even the few times I met her. She had a beautiful soul like her mama. ❤️

@colleenmartin2954 3 месяца назад

Thank you so much for telling your story! I started watching these stories because my daughter is 16, diagnosed bipolar II, addict, and has an eating disorder. She's doing ok right now, but I'm scared to death about when she turns 18. It was scary to hear so many similar behaviors my daughter shares with yours. All my thoughts and prayers to you!

@CelesteTime11 3 месяца назад

Thank you, I know this is difficult. I'm so glad you have caught this earlier than we did! Hindsight is 20/20 regardless of all that pulls us away in this world my advice is to understand what true presence is with her. If you aren't doing it already. Love, presence unwavering from her parents is the hope that is needed for her foundation. Bipolar people thrive better with as much stability as possible. Bless you, your daughter, and your family. Keep up your faith in her and yourself! It can be done. I am learned too late. Stay active "with" her as much as possible. Bonding activities are crucial now, too. You've got this!!!

@colleenmartin2954 3 месяца назад

@@CelesteTime11 I can’t tell you how much that means to me. I’m a single mother and my daughter is everything to me! I wish there were some words of comfort I could provide to you. All I can really do is commend you for your bravery to tell your story and making sure your daughter can continue to help others. Thank you so much for your kind words and insight.

@sarahwalters4428 2 месяца назад

@@colleenmartin2954Show your daughter these videos . Watch them with her. There have been several comments from young addicts that are actually using these videos as part of their recovery and sobriety. They see what it does to the ones left behind and they don't ever want to be responsible for that type of pain. My youngest is 16 and we talk quite often about this He does smoke weed, but ik where he gets it from and he's always in a safe environment. We had this talk tonight after I had watched a few of these and I was completely beside myself. I'm going to watch some of these with him though anyway. our babies are literally being poisoned and there should be so much more out there about this!

@denisesalles7248 3 месяца назад

Both she and you as parents tried so hard - she had many victories but sadly lost the battle. I can feel how much you loved your daughter and am so sorry for the heavy sorrow you carry for her.

@user-ku9tl5ui2h 3 месяца назад

I’m so sorry for your loss. I would love to tell my sisters story she was poisoned in 21.

@princesschickawa 2 месяца назад

As soon as you said she moved with her bf, so y'all followed her there, I instantly fell in love with you and your family. As you continued to speak, I learned that I have so much in common with your sweet girl. Including being lds, bipolar, a recovering heroin addict, and drove cross-country (from TX to utah) in one day to randomly move. Thankfully, I found my way out of the depths. But I am honored to have heard all about your daughter. She was not her addiction. And she left this world knowing how much her family has always adored her. Your video truly moved me. Thank you for sharing her with us.

@Tameasa 3 месяца назад

I am so sorry for your loss and that Gabby was taken from this world at such a young age. I pray her memory will always be a blessing to those who loved her.

@milescumminski8077 3 месяца назад

I am so sorry for your loss. Addiction is such a terrible disease. Our government needs to declare a state of emergency for the fentanyl epidemic. We must get this poison off our streets and out of our country! I hope Gabrielle's story will help save many lives. God bless you and your family.

@CelesteTime11 3 месяца назад

Thank you! I couldn't agree with you more. Our generations are being decimated, it's hardly an accident.

@katsinthecradle6155 2 месяца назад

Unfortunately, our government is encouraging this epidemic by turning a blind eye to the border

@shellysbrewing 3 месяца назад

My God, what a beautiful story. The love this mother has for her daughter speaks beyond words. You can hear it in her emotions. This is one of the most real, most touching episodes I've seen just because of the pain you feel for this momma and how badly she wants her baby girl back from all of this. I'm so sorry to everyone that has either struggled with addiction personally or loves someone who's an addict. Btw... I wouldve love to hear about her daughters' near death experience from the accident❤

@cindyfitzgerald4500 3 месяца назад

Yes me too

@shiningstar5919 3 месяца назад

Yes, me too@@cindyfitzgerald4500

@CelesteTime11 3 месяца назад

Thank you so much! 💓 I appreciate your kind words and love for our story, for Gabrielles life. When Gabrielle was thrown from a van 25 feet down a highway ravine, she awoke to the EMT praying psalms over her & the helicopter blades whooshing. She was airlifted out. But before that, she went from sleeping in the back of the van to standing in an all white classroom with a big school chalkboard. On the chalkboard was written " Earth school". In the room stood Aleria, who was the driver of the van who died in that accident. Then a man with dark curly short hair around early 30's walked in wearing jeans and a T-shirt. He was holding a Sunkist soda, he handed it to her and said, "I'm sorry Gabrielle but it is not your time yet". He handed her the Sunkist, and she awoke to the EMT PRAYING over her. Before Gabby passed away, she came to pick up a few things from the house and stayed with us for 3 days. During that time, she bought a Sunkist, drank half of it, and left it on the bedside table. 5 days later, she died. She told us that, at first, when the man came in to tell her it wasn't her time yet, she did not recognize him.... but then she did! It was Yeshua (Jesus). When she passed away, her boyfriend actually dressed her in jeans and a T-shirt... I saved that Sunkist. I know Gabby was kissed by the son 18 months before her actual departure from this planet. She was given 18 more months of the kiss of life.

@deboramccallum3987 2 месяца назад

Wow..what a life story. I do believe in visions and foretelling of things to come. I know God takes us when we are ripe to meet him

@traceyszostek6264 3 месяца назад

Awww I’m so very sorry. People should never judge…It’s wonderful people like you, who spreading the word about this epidemic could save lives. Sending all my love for your strength and comfort ❤

@MissKatieLane95 3 месяца назад

No one is blaming your daughter, sweetheart we are blaming the drug who took her as it’s not fair and she was a motivated happy soul and it hurt my heart to see you in so much pain. Sending u all my love and remember your daughters story is saving lives she is a hero not a drug user, forever her soul lives on in people like me who have quit using❤❤❤Thanks for being amazing people ♾️

@sharonmcfaul2956 3 месяца назад

Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your daughter❤️ RIP Gabrielle

@CelesteTime11 3 месяца назад

Thank you❤

@windwarattack2300 3 месяца назад

To the Mother...thankyou for sharing your story ...please be well and be surrounded with that healing Love of your family and community

@vickyrosinamkrause5285 3 месяца назад

I'm so sorry for the loss of your baby girl. Big hugs, kisses, and prayers for you and your loved ones. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

@theresekirkpatrick3337 3 месяца назад

Such a tragedy that this poison is everywhere killing thousands everyday and it’s hardly mentioned anywhere but here. So sad 😢

@aprildickson5958 3 месяца назад

That's why God said be sober and vigilant we all have free will whomever call on the name of the lord shall be saved Jesus is the way the truth and the life I'm my condolences to everyone who died from this poison but it was a choice when we stand before God we aren't going to blame anyone else we are going to have to answer for everything we did in life

@roccop913 3 месяца назад

A whole God damn generation

@CelesteTime11 3 месяца назад

I couldn't agree with you more.

@garyh5541 3 месяца назад

RIP Gabby! Prayers for all who love you! Thank you to a Wonderful Mum🙏🙏🙏

@killereverb3928 3 месяца назад

Very sad story of this troubled young lady. I am somewhat puzzled by constant references to her “relapse” over and over. Unfortunately, she was an addict. And likely was from year 17 until her death, “needle tracks” or not. I make no distinction or judgment based on the presence or absence of “tracks.” I do make a distinction on someone who is an addict, if only for the sake of clarity and honesty. I’ve been sober for 6 years. But, I AM AN ADDICT. I always will be. If I have 20 years of sobriety, I’ll be an addict. God bless this mother and family for the loss of a lovely young lady daughter and sister. As a father and grandfather I’d be devastated.

@CelesteTime11 3 месяца назад

Thank you for your condolences 🙏. I absolutely admire you as sobriety is such a great accomplishment. It's amazing how much parents "don't know" about substance abuse disorder, etc. Unfortunately... I've learned a lot more after her death. The coroner told us she did not exhibit track marks at death to be clear because they were trying to diagnose "how" she got fentynyl in her system because she was sober for about a year when she died. But there were percocet pills at the scene that were tested and turned out to be ellicit fentynyl that was pill pressed with percocet pharmaceutical markings. Warm regards Gabbys momma

@lisahall1989 Месяц назад

So many relapses go with the bipolar I'm a mother of a daughter that battles it. Please keep her in your prayers. Her name is Char.

@marytague6268 2 месяца назад

Oh, Ms. Thomas, I’m so sorry for your loss! I understand as my daughter committed suicide in ‘17. Doesn’t ever go away. Mom’s just have to try to live with the despair.🙏🤦‍♀️💕. No such thing as “closure”.

@ajcaulk188 3 месяца назад

When you speak of her, you exude love and I can tell you are seeing so many memories in your mind. I am so sorry for your loss, she sounds like a light and I hope your testimony will help others 🩵

@katherinetreiman9480 3 месяца назад

I’m so sorry for your loss. Thank you for helping to raise awareness.

@ATF.California 3 месяца назад

I had my first seizure when I took way too many tramadol pills 💊 I had no idea if you take a good amount that happens but long story short I never touched another pill after it scared the shit out of me and I was 30 at the time it felt like I died and I didn’t want to go back there so I stopped cold turkey never again

@deboramccallum3987 2 месяца назад

Good for you, stay well

@helgagaines3598 2 месяца назад

What a struggle for you who fought to keep her safe from drugs but after rehab fought even harder to keep her sober and succeed to overcome this hideous vicious addiction. God bless.

@CelesteTime11 2 месяца назад

Thank you❤.

@inharmsway1965 3 месяца назад

I’m so sorry for your loss and grief. You’ve really honored your beautiful girl.

@scarlettmartinmd9131 3 месяца назад

SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I LOST MY 22 YEAR OLD SON FROM A BRAIN BLEED. ITS HORRIBLE.

@CelesteTime11 3 месяца назад

Thank you❤. I'm so sorry for your loss! Yes it is so hard!

@sandraberger4429 3 месяца назад

I don't find the right words...maybe bc there are no right words.Iam so sorry for your loss and thank you for sharing your beautiful daughters story❤

@lesleygascoyne7428 2 месяца назад

This was heartbreaking 💔 so sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter.

@donnaradney2743 2 месяца назад

I’m glad you have those memories of her that make you chuckle.

@sweetbeep 3 месяца назад

I'm not sure how someone could have both bipolar type one and bipolar type two.

@atis9061 Месяц назад

I wish I had a mom like you. You really understand your daughter with depth and grace🙏

@shanabenjamin8945 3 месяца назад

Bipolar is a killer to the human soul! I am so so sorry! The voices in her head are finally silent. Mental health is downplayed and not taken seriously. May her spirit fly free 🙏

@CelesteTime11 3 месяца назад

Thank you! I feel her sometimes, she definitely is very happy. I look forward to hugging her someday and telling her how proud of her I am. Earth school isn't easy. I couldn't have walked her walk, she was so strong. -Gabbys momma

@anitamckinney7085 2 месяца назад

Bless your spirit and soul ❤️

@stephanieclyburn1805 2 месяца назад

Coming from a recovery addict myself, i pray for anyone struggling with addiction. I pray for them to have a full recovery, live an amazing life and know that there is help and they are loved and needed in this world ❤️ Hugs and prayers to this family.

@jamiepauli 3 месяца назад

Quit using bi polar.

@juliechandler8695 3 месяца назад

I am so so sorry for your immense loss of your beautiful daughter!!!!😢😢.....Thank you for continuing to educate others about Fentynal poisoning!!!

@phylliswhite1374 2 месяца назад

May her memory be a blessing.

@CelesteTime11 2 месяца назад

❤thank you

@karliann1 3 месяца назад

Gabby and this world were robbed of a beautiful woman and her life but just know that ironically Gabby is contributing right here right now through her mother.. I'm sorry for your loss and it's commendable you are sharing her story.❤

@CelesteTime11 3 месяца назад

Thank you❤

@traceykillen6957 Месяц назад

Hats off to the most sincere person ever to grace RU-vid.. Your daughter’s story told by you Mama is wrapped around my heart. Thank you for sharing and caring..❤

@beckyleslie4091 3 месяца назад

My heart breaks to hear this story. Thank you for being an advocate for your daughter. May God give you the strength to get through each day. You are a wonderful person.

@kellynichols3124 3 месяца назад

Thank you for sharing your story, your daughter was a beautiful soul. There’s value in each of these stories! ❤

@ashleywilliams4912 2 месяца назад

Thank you for sharing your daughter’s story. I just want you to know I don’t look at your daughter as a drug addict, or anything bad, for that matter. I think she was a beautiful person who battled demons like so many of us do. She was human. A beautiful human. Please don’t let anyone ever tell you different or discredit your daughter. I will continue to pray for you.

@kristin_NZ 3 месяца назад

I recently saw a Dr on some video make a comment; that an addict is a person in Survival Mode. Thinking about this, (and esp in relation to Maslow Pyramid), it is very enlightening, IMO.

@CelesteTime11 2 месяца назад

I agree with you! We moved in her 7th grade year. I know that it rocked her world.

@TheJayJaydog 3 месяца назад

So sad, so touching, please forget about what the world thinks, your daughter’s value is known to God, who cares about what everybody thinks? You were a good mom to her.

@bennyblanco3115 3 месяца назад

Sorry for your daughter passing may she rest in peace ♥️

@lindawilson4084 3 месяца назад

Thank you for sharing.

@anneg9305 3 месяца назад

I’m so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful Gabrielle. I just want to give you the hugest hug. Thank you for also sharing your advocacy and the needs we have. You did good, you and your family did so much for her no matter what. That’s love.

@deboramccallum3987 2 месяца назад

Virtual hug..only love is all

@deniseblackburn33 3 месяца назад

Sweet sweet soul thankyou for what you shared ❤❤

@cocopapillon1550 3 месяца назад

This is so tragic. I am so sorry for your loss… Absolutely devastating. Such a beautiful soul 🙏🙏

@sweetbeep 3 месяца назад

Shout out to the parents sharing stories to help others. Some parents just don't care.

@laraoneal7284 3 месяца назад

Where are the fathers in these documentaries?

@TexasPictures 3 месяца назад

Fathers greive differently, privately, often in their own conflict. They're less likely to share their struggles, but a few have in this series.

@kathymartin3527 2 месяца назад

I dont have a diagnosis of bi polar..but I have major depression and panic disorder..I feel for anyome suffering from any mental illness ..you can become desperate and you just want to feel better.. Psychotropic meds sometimes help ..but they take weeks to work and in our desperate state we want to feel better right now ..Im so sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter ❤

@deanawells4395 3 месяца назад

A bunch of people out there will think that addicted humans don’t count as a fentanyl poisoning since they are using drugs. Completely insane all people count in this extreme problem 😢

@CelesteTime11 3 месяца назад

And you are correct. Because, addiction is aside from a Poisoning. People with substance abuse disorder often have time to get through that and recover. Fentanyl is a deadly Ellicit poison that there are zero chances. Gabby took an Ellicit pill that she thought was percocet.

@deanawells4395 3 месяца назад

@@CelesteTime11 a poisoning is exactly that. A person ( weather they have or had addiction history) asks for a Percocet they should not get a fake pill laced with fentanyl that looks like a real one ever. The medical community and government only sees the people poisoned as addicted people. I don’t even see any agency up in arms over the entire population. As Jelly Roll testified in congress “if the government was aware of 150 people killed in a plane crash daily they would be more concerned “ In the USA we have that many or more daily deaths from fentanyl. Getting into treatment for people now fully addicted to fentanyl is impossible. Treatment centers are not equipped to detox anyone on fentanyl (at least that is what they say now) only people educating the public of this epidemic is our only hope…thank you. I am sorry for your loss and your daughter counts as a poisoning by fentanyl.

@presveftis7506 3 месяца назад

I know this is not going to bring her back, but for those who are wrestling with this and suffering under these addictions and mental illnesses, Dr. Amen has done extensive research on the brain and he talks a lot about individuals who played soccer and what that does to the brain. Also, other factors play into the wellness of the brain and it’s fascinating and I’m now wondering if when someone goes into a sober living or detox, etc. if a brain scan can be done to see if there’s more going on that others don’t realize. Just thought I would mention it and I’m so sorry for your loss of your beautiful daughter!

@CelesteTime11 3 месяца назад

I LOVE THIS. I actually was preparing to send her there next. But sadly she passed before I could. I read his brain book! -Gabby's mom

@PaulaSanders-tp1wr 3 месяца назад

I’m so sorry your suffering from your family loss, I pray for God’s Devine intervention and protection for all children, my son has addiction also and has over dosed and The hospital was letting him lay there and die, but I got there and they finally called a doctor and they helped him. If your child is in the hospital hurry up and get to the hospital and help your child, because they don’t save people who are over doses. Believe me..

@shiningstar5919 3 месяца назад

True fact. They judge them as worthless

@denagoodman8155 3 месяца назад

May her memory forever be a blessing ❤️

@kathyutter4258 2 месяца назад

Beautiful and strong mother!!! The daughter would have been better off without the boyfriend They each needed a strong partner not one recovering from addiction

@DaniellesMicoMarley 3 месяца назад

I'm so incredibly sorry for your loss. She seemed so bright and sweet. This hits home for many reasons. Arizona law enforcement sucks. They're corrupt asf. I have bipolar type 2. You didn't offend me at all just so you know. I'm positive your daughter is proud of you for sharing her story and warning others. Stay strong. Jesus is watching over you and crying with you

@CelesteTime11 3 месяца назад

That's so sweet, thank you. -Gabbys momma

@HaveFaith_11 3 месяца назад

I’m so grateful for this channel because it’s helping me stay on track. I haven’t touched an opioid in 4 years. It’s heartbreaking seeing the families talk about their loved one who lost their lives. I end up breaking down. To all the families & friends who let us into their lives I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. Y’all are warning ⚠️ people about what’s going on. Street Drugs are being laced & people don’t even know. In 2014 I had a lower back fusion & it was ROUGH. The doctor I had gave me an insane amount of pills & upped the mg way too fast. I didn’t know about opioids, how addictive they are, & the withdrawals!! The withdrawal is horrible.

@MrPlatani 3 месяца назад

Happy ending.

@KELLYKH 2 месяца назад

"we have fallen apart as a village." YES! So sad! I'm so sorry for your loss

@robertashaffer3950 3 месяца назад

My heart goes out to you and your family. My deepest condolences on the passing of your beautiful Gabby. Thanks to you, Gabby is making an immense impact all around the world. May love, compassion, strength and determination, continue to fill you for everything you do for your family. May these also sustain you on your mission, educating people about fentanyl. You are an amazing Mom. ♥️🙏

@CelesteTime11 3 месяца назад

Thank you!

@sdeee3842 3 месяца назад

I wish addiction wasn’t so hard to shake. Matt Perry said it stays with you 😢. It takes a huge amount of strength to get clean and stay clean, may your family heal. She is in a restful peaceful place now 🕊💕🕊

@Monicalarsen1262 2 месяца назад

My heart breaks for you!! Keep voicing your experience!! Your going to help others who may be getting ready to try these horrible drugs out!!

@mustardseed308 3 месяца назад

I'm soooo sorry Mom, you & family did everything you could. Sending you love and strength to cope. 💔

@sfenn73 3 месяца назад

My daughter took a pill she thought was a real one for pain. She had broken ankle. 💔 3-19-21 yes her death day. Fentanyl poisoning. I told her a thousand times don't take anything.

@duebraccia 3 месяца назад

I'm sorry for your daughter. There's nothing wrong with wishing a pill would heal us. He definitely did everything he could to save his daughter.

@shiningstar5919 3 месяца назад

Sadly, we can't save anyone from God's timing. It's all predetermined. We're just riding the wave of life.

@sfenn73 3 месяца назад

@duebraccia I'm her momma. My Vanessa from the moment she was born I was so thrilled. I loved my daughters 3 always clean healthy, we can't win 😢 this . Kids and people should be getting married be stable .it's work and more work. Only 2 % survive opiate wd.

@duebraccia 3 месяца назад

@@sfenn73 In Italy there are communities of drug addicts who do not require access fees or monthly payments. Recovery begins with the most difficult period of forced abstinence. Then the person is inserted into the various work activities present in the community. There are precise rules, especially those regarding leaving the community.

@lucaamari5794 3 месяца назад

I’m so sorry. I can’t help but cry. So sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace forever

@user-fs6rf2en3k 3 месяца назад

You did all the right things mamma!!!!! I’m so sorry!!!!!!!!!!

@stuff1784 Месяц назад

This mother is GORGEOUS! Her daughter was too. ❤

@deannafromdablock1994 3 месяца назад

Im shocked at how many people on this channel who had no idea what fentanyl is… in New York everyone for sure knows about fentanyl and things about fentanyl are on tv etc… thanks for bringing more awareness. 2 of my best friends I knew all my life died 11 months apart and one was a nurse from using cocaine laced with fentanyl. Smh… this is out of control.

@duebraccia 3 месяца назад

The world has not changed. The only thing that has changed is that the drug dealer has decided to become a killer.

@CelesteTime11 3 месяца назад

I'm so sorry for your loss! Unfortunately, our government doesn't feel it's important for funding for awareness. I've posted at least 13 bill boards for awareness of fentanyl in the past two years with my own money with groups of bereaved parents of poisoned children! It's shameful.

@donnawentz2221 3 месяца назад

@@duebraccia. And people have been overdosing on drugs going way back. I remember often hearing about heroin overdoses being on the rise and cocaine also. With fentanyl being added it makes it much easier to overdose as opposed to regular heroin.

@duebraccia 2 месяца назад

@@donnawentz2221 We must ensure that it is more convenient for the drug addict to turn to a regularly authorized state supplier.

@SallyBedow 3 месяца назад

I have a daughter who developed bipolar late in high school. We were still clueless to it when she went to college. Because she was 18, in Minnesota we could not get any information from the university, the hospitals, the treatment facilities unless she allowed it...which she didn’t. She would disappear for weeks on end abd we couldn't get info from anywhere! That was in the late 80's. Now at 57 she lives with me, has suffered with this for all these years. We still have to lock up her meds to keep her from overdosing. She cannot work because her memory is affected by years of medication. It seems mental health problems run through these stories. While i wish my daughter could have a more normal life, at least i know where she is at all times. So sad for these parents who are not as fortunate as we are.

@kathymartin3527 2 месяца назад

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