FENTANYL KILLS: Malachi Mitchell's Story - episode 122 

Unpopular comment, we need to stop normalizing taking percocets and xanax etc. It is possible to live without experimenting with drugs. This drug experimentation shouldn't be labeled typical teen behavior. And no, my friends and I did not experiment with drugs, although some did with alcohol. It is possible to raise kids to rightfully fear drugs. We feared drugs.

My son was an innocent victim of gun violence in 2019. He survived but picked up a pill addiction. PTSD, anxiety, anger, depression plagues him now. It's been tough. Please pray for him

She told Malachi's life story with such love & compassion. I laughed when she laughed and cried when she cried.

These parents are graciously sharing their heartbreak so others may be warned and not suffer like them. They are to be commended for their selflessness. I wish everyone who is commenting would have the same generosity and kindness toward their fellow men.

What a devoted mother this lady is. May her son rest in eternal peace and watch over his Mamma. XOX From Ireland

I hope Malachi’s mom knows what a special person he is. The way she describes him and his talents. He sounds like a pioneer, a highly intelligent person. The way he stands up for himself and his stubbornness about being unapologetically himself. Thank you mama for sharing this awesome person you raised, and I’m terribly sick and sorry for your loss. He sounds wonderful.

He sounds like he was a great kid who has a loving and kind mother. He lives on through his son and through her. RIP

The thing I hear on every single video is: "It Can Happen To You". This poison is everywhere now. This lovely well spoken Mom expressed this so well. Scary times and the awareness is not there. We MUST do better as a country. I heard yesterday that the drug crisis in America is making our nation weak. Tragic. Thank you Texas Pictures for spreading awareness. Cooda had so many things to do but never will. RIP

Taking drugs is not normal teen activity

There’s no pain worse than losing a child no matter the circumstances 🫶🏾 Sending prayers and love to all bereaved parents🙏🏾💕

Sounds like such a special young man... Im so sorry you're having to go through this horrible tragedy 😢

To everyone that loves Malachi, I am so sorry. To everyone that has lost their loved ones I am so sad. I pray for you all.

Rest in peace, Malachi. I’m sorry, Mama, for your Loss. One Love. 💟☮️☯️

Every person know someone who was deleted from this drug. That why we should not judge anyone. So sorry for your loss.❤❤

What a handsome, talented, young man. A whole life ahead of him. I'm so tired of seeing this pop up on my phone. No one and I mean no one can just try ANY drugs anymore like it used to be. It's so sad. Condolences to mom. My God I can't imagine if it was one of my 3 sons. My heart breaks for you. I can tell you were and are a great mom and human. Something needs to happen/change now not later.

I am so so sorry for your loss! My heart breaks for you and your family! 💔🙏

I am so very sorry for the loss of your son. You are in my prayers.

I’m so sorry for your loss of your beautiful son Malachi. I also lost my son Daniel to fentanyl poisoning. I grieve with you and every other family who’s loved ones have been killed by illicit Fentanyl. We must work to bring more awareness to this tragedy that is killing so many innocent people. Thank you for sharing your story. ❤

Everytime I hear about these stories it’s always someone dealing with anxiety or depression. Or wanting to escape And this is why I am trying my best to encourage my teens to work on learning how to manage their feelings . It’s definitely easier said than done but many of us are not taught how to process emotions . Growing up I thought drinking and smoking was simply something fun to do and now I see it’s something to do when you’re trying to escape .

When you said, "Now that he is gone, I'd do anything to see those tattoos I hated", my heart ached for you. I am so sorry for your loss and extremely grateful for your courage to share your pain in hopes of sparing someone else. Thank you!

Please accept my heartfelt condolences on your loss! RIP Malachi

Alls i think about is that pain. The pain of losing a child. The pain is like nothing you can imagine.

What a beautiful mother with so much love for her son. I am paying attention, informing and actively educating myself and my youngest son and I know we are not immune. I am so grateful for Texas Pictures and the Parents that share their story's of their kids to help save lives. Bless them

I was the same way with my jeans as a teen. So sorry for this momma’s loss.. Such creative young man. Tear drops!

That's a damn crying shame. So very very sorry for your loss of beautiful Malachi.❤

I have never heard the chocolate chip cookie effect (and I have watched so many of these stories). Thank you for sharing that life saving information. I am so sorry for your loss. May memories of your amazing son, and the music and son he left, bring you peace. May his spirit soar freely. In Hawaii we say, Aloha Oe ~ until we meet again. 💔

What a beautiful young man. Heart broken for you. Love and Blessing from Dublin, Ireland ❤

For all the people saying they never did drugs good for you ? Like how does that help anyone ? Y’all’s empathy chip is missing

Your story about your son touched my heart 🥺♥️ he sounds like an amazing young man!! I’m so so sorry for your loss. Such a great loss. I’m glad you have your grandson♥️🙏God bless you. Thank you for sharing your story.

In this Mama's great loss, shes on a mission to raise awareness and save lifes, God bless her and her family.

I am putting you in my prayers I am leaving to my 25 year daughter Bailey viewing right now june20 2024 lost her to fentanyl God help us all

This is a very touching story! I’m praying 🙏🏻 for you and your family. Your son sounds amazing. ❤

I am so sorry for your loss. He sounds like a wonderful young man, and you are a great mother. Thank you for sharing. You're helping many people

I'm 63 now and I have depression and since I was 13 I was a cutter. I did stop cutting at 53 and then it's ugly head came back after ten years, unfortunately I fell off the wagon as they say. I'm all alone, no kids,no partner and only one sister left and she's 68. Everyone is dead young and old and I don't want to be here,if I could bring one child back to their mom I would give my life up in a heartbeat!! I don't know why I was put here but I just want to go home...😢 So sorry for your loss of your precious son

I am so sorry that you lost your son. You seem like an incredible mother who raised an amazing boy. He didn't deserve what happened to him. Sadly, over 300 families have to face a similar situations every single day in this country. Not all thru Fentanyl, but when you lose a child, does it matter which illicit drug took them? Fentanyl does top the charts though. We need to get this drug under control!! I use everyone's stories to teach my young grandchildren the dangers of ever taking an unknown substance. They can relate to your loss in a way that words alone cannot. Thank you for sharing your story.

I hear some parents say it’s “typical” for young people to experiment with drugs. I totally disagree and that belief creates a disguise for abuse or misuse, or creates the pathway to more dangerous drugs. Accepting drugs “off the street” almost equates to death

I send one of these videos a week especially the ones close to my 13 year olds age. As a learning tool for him and what to be aware of and what not to do. Bless all these families sharing their tragedies to prevent ours. Prayers and blessings to you all.

My condolences to you. I’m so very sorry for your loss 💐

Mothers go through alot when dealing with teens who have addiction problems. Salute to the mothers

I'm so sorry for your loss! ❤😢 But your story will touch so many people... prayers for you ❤❤❤ Thanks Texas Pictures for letting these precious people have a safe place to tell they stories ❤❤❤

This is an election year….go vote and make sure you vote people into office that care to address this issue now not later

I'm so sorry this happened to you.

So sorry for the loss of your beautiful boy 😢

My heart breaks for this mother

I am so sorry for your loss 💔

Wow, gorgeous young man ❤ I'm so sorry mama 😢

Thank you for sharing 🙏 peace be with you ❤

Sorry for your loss ❤️‍🩹 Rest in Paradise, Malachi 🙏✨️

Thank you Ma’am. I don’t know your name but I do know Malachi. You are so well spoken and a great leader for this fight. God is with you. Thank you for sharing your sons story. 🙏🏻❤️🇺🇸

I pray my boyfriend stops . At first we thought it was Percocet , yes . We then found out it was fentanyl I kept on for about a year but I am finally 1 year clean My boyfriend is having a harder time and I hope God gives him the strength to let it go 😢

Sending you ❤❤❤ and hugs....may he continue resting in peace.Grief aint easy🎉🎉

I pray God Bless her with strength and peace🙌🏾 20 years old his life was just starting and he’s gone! This is very sad

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What a beautiful, and well spoken Mama. 🥰You are right. This could happen to anyone, or anyone’s child. I “ poisoned “ my kids view pertaining to drugs. I constantly told them” you might do it a thousand times, and nothing will happen. Or you could do it once, and that be the end. ( Due to an “unknown “ heart defect, etc.) I was very fortunate that either, they listened, or were too scared to try. Thank you for sharing your painful story and possibly saving someone else’s life. Your son sounds like a very talented, and wonderful person. 🥰😊💝God bless you, and your family.🥰🙏🏼🥰

What a brave mom. So inspiring ❤

Yours is another story that made me cry. I loved that you also shared that you reco

You are an amazing woman! I could see the joy and pain and you still remain so positive. If more people were like you how much better this world would be. God bless.

My then 18 year old son who had a normal upbringing,good grades at school ,friends,sports, everything,ended up a srious addict in the streets of Vancouver... I was heartbroken,i never smoked or drank ,and here was my son in the drug underworld 😮😢he was not listening to anyone ...until a complete sttanger picked him up while he was high and delivered him to a clinic, literally...he did 1 year of thetapy and has been clean for 3 years❤,he was kucky,i guess🙏

Your story is one more that brings tears to my eyes. Your sons love for you was so special, a gift you’ll always have. I love that you pointed out that not only you but all of us need to recognize people’s worth and look out for signs that they might be struggling with. 200 people dying each day seems to me to be a small number when so many people are dying in the streets around the country. Keep up the good work that you are doing. 🦋

You are an amazing Mom, your son was right! I wish he could have been spared to enrich the world for longer.

I feel how much you miss your son. So terribly sorry for your loss, and for his baby's loss growing up.

God Bless you sweet momma. You raised an amazing son. I am dealing with this now. My prayers are with you and your family!

I just had argument with my son earlier today because his Best friend passed last month because of this and I told my son his brother was pressing his luck this time his luck ran out and thankfully they've arrested the girl who gave his buddy the fake perc SMH 😔

So sorry for your loss

My heart aches for you. Much love and respect.❤

My deepest condolences 😢

Do not beat yourself up mom u did the best ,its unfortunately his socalled friends that have his blood on their hands

Such a sweet young man! My condolences!

It's so unfair really. Back in the day, young people would try things-experiment etc, without fear of being poisoned by fentanyl. I'm so sorry this happened to your son.

So sorry for your loss 🥀.

Glad the other mom's reached out to her to help her. Theat sweet. There shouldn't be a group of parents who list the childern to poison. Murdered. To begin with. So sad. Sorry to all the parents who lost there childern this way. Praying you all will grt justice for them.❤😢

God bless you mom. X

Not only these individuals have been cheated out of so much, but so has their families/friends and the whole world in general. We will never be able to calculate the magnitude of all these lost souls and the contributions they could have made. CLOSE THE DAMN BORDER! Hold our politicians responsible until they actually do something! Anything! We send billions to how many other countries… we need it here! I’m so sorry momma for your loss 😢😢😢💔💔💔

Ma’am, so sorry for your loss of loved one. I really enjoyed the end of your testimony because it’s true, parents must get more involved with their kids, check their phones, bedrooms, backpacks, etc! As long as they are MINORS living under the parents roofs, they have the DUTY & RIGHT to inspect their kids phones, bedrooms, backpacks, purses, wallets etc! Once they are 18+ they are ADULTS and if they make a bad, stupid choice to TAKE DRUGS, there’s nothing a parent can do about it if they DIE! We need to return to that old slogan: “SAY NO TO DRUGS!” 💕🙏💕

He sounds like he was an amazing young man and I’m so sorry that you lost him. ❤️‍🩹🕊️

RIP Malachi! 🙏🙏🙏 Prayers for all who love you!!!🙏 Another Future Lost!!!

Gosh your son reminds so much of my son. My son is 20 yrs old and my biggest fear is him getting marijuana laced with fentanyl. Yes, he smokes weed, he’s an adult. I’ve talked to him so much about drugs and now even more so about fentanyl and I will continue to for as long as I possibly can. His dad and I were heroin addicts. I for a very short time, I’ve been clean almost 20 years. But his dad has only been clean since he was in prison the last 4 years. His dad gets out next week. I’m so afraid we will get a call that his dad died due to fentanyl. This man will use anything he can get his hands on. Ofc he says he’s “not going to use this time” and he “tried fentanyl before and doesn’t like it bc it doesn’t keep you high like heroin.” So we shall see, this time, if his dad chooses life or drugs, prison & death. My son and his dad don’t have a relationship at all. but I also worry that his dad will try to use marijuana as a way to “bond” with my son and my son won’t know where the marijuana is from, he’ll smoke it and it could be laced with fentanyl. That’s another conversation I need to have with my son. Don’t take anything from your dad. I’m so sorry this is the kind of story you’re sharing, I want to thank you for doing so. Sending you lots of hugs 🤗 , healing ❤️‍🩹 and prayers 🙏🏽

Beautiful lil brother r.i.p. growing up we did alcohol like Budweiser not even weed I mean weed was there I didn't mess with it nowadays this rap music got these kids doin everything

Sad!

I'm so sorry for what has happened to your son. This issue should be at OUTRAGE level , but why isn't it?

It's sad how they all think they are invincible.No one is.Poor young man 😢

I'm so sorry for your loss.. didn't even know fentanyl was out then. What a handsome young man. You are so right.. I'm such a dummy I did it myself.. my friend almost died right in front of me.. I was fine but he wound up in the hospital.. I have a strong system I guess.. God was looking out for me.. never again will I ever do that. I'm so disgusted that these poor little kids he was a young man always the good kids

So sad 😞

He was being a typical rebellious teen. It’s just so sad that the consequences are different these days. 🙏🏾❤️

Sad story

My heart hurts for you 💔Prayers for you and your family..I pray God holds you close🙏

Rest In Peace 🙏🏾🕊️❤️

Awww 8:41 l agree! You raised a beautiful boy. So sorry😢

As a mom, we see their talents and try to push them to do what they love. I do the same with my kids. Mom, I cannot imagine your grief. I can only see some of the shirt but I'm assuming it say grief ain't easy. I have daughter that went through an addiction. This opioid stuff is a wreck. No part of it is easy. Bless you and your family. And God bless his son. So sorry for your loss.

We Humans really need to stop using drugs ….. even alcohol /weed .. it has not done us any good .. poor baby

So sorry that Malaachi was taken from you all. Long Live Malachi🕊

Your son is your guiding light,I watch this almost every day you are the first to hit the nail in the coffin you might not get the sour pickle out the batch but you will it's the law of average

That was me I didn't even know about fentanyl being a medication. Then all the sudden all this stuff starts happening. It's sad.

My son also died of fentanyl mixed with other drugs and alcohol on September 10 2021 I had the hardest descion to pull the plug made one wrong deadly choice and died my heart goes out to you and your family

15:36 Yep very True x

As long as there’s DEMAND , there’s SUPPLY Don’t blame OTHERS Don’t blame the DRUGS JUS don’t do DRUGS….period

What a great kid and a loving mother. It is heartbreaking what this drug has done to so many families. And it’s infuriating that our leaders do so little about it. May God rest Malachi’s soul, and protect his baby boy, mother and the rest of his family. 🙏🏾💔

It's so sad and horrifying to know that the stakes are so much higher now for experimenting

Here's the thing. People need to understand, this is not overdosing! These people mostly kids are getting one pill, one on line or off streets and are immediately poisoned, murdered by fentanyl. These people are not looking to die or have some death wish. Good luck and God Bless.

❤ I wanna hear his music