FENTANYL POISONING: Alexis Shanks’ Story

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Жыл бұрын

A father shares the story of the loss of his 17-year-old daughter to fentanyl poisoning.
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@NickanM 6 ай бұрын

_I deeply respect this man for telling the naked, painful truth; about his own shortcomings & alcohol abuse. I hope that he finds peace in his life._ And may young Lexi rest in the arms of angels. ❤

@ashandemi Жыл бұрын

Damn, his ex wife sounds like a real piece of work

@marcihf217 Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing.

@ClaireBeatty Жыл бұрын

Remember we’re only getting his side of the story though. When she was married to him, he was an alcoholic. That’s not easy.

@Whippy99 Жыл бұрын

@@ClaireBeatty In sickness and in health….?

@thatgurlanonymous Жыл бұрын

@@ClaireBeatty exactly

@sarahalbers5555 9 ай бұрын

Anyone who puts her child out and puts her things in trash bags in the front yard is not a stable influence. She had control issues over her husband and kids, I think. At the end of the day, the whole thing is tragic and heartbreaking and just so damn sad.

@AzDesertFoxx Жыл бұрын

What a strong man, and father. He doesn't make excuses for his daughter's own decision to take drugs. He holds her responsible, but loves her anyway.

@lavenderblu253 Жыл бұрын

❤ Great Dad, God Bless Him!

@BoardsportsGroup Жыл бұрын

Exactly - and I know this final stage of grief (acceptance) will eventually find its way into the hearts of other loved one's that want to blame 'gateway' or 'the dealer 'or whatever but I never take it for granted, just how hard it must be to sit and decant their pain to the world in the hope of saving 'a life' of a person they don't know. RIP Alexis

@BbyCai-pm9gm Жыл бұрын

Great father and he try all the best he could😭💔

@sarahharris4139 Жыл бұрын

What a lovely father courageous and very brave to tell us his story of his lovely daughter he did all he could in a very difficult situation xxx

@robertafierro5592 Жыл бұрын

He is the meaning of the word Gentleman. I wish I could have had a MAN like him in my life when I was raising my son alone. I'm still.legally married to my husband but still, I raised my son without his input. When he wasn't incarcerated he was taking my boy on robberies..I had to get him.out of my sons life and mine too. Fast forward to the present..my son is struggling. He didn't have a proper male role model. A loving Dad, such as this grieving FATHER, is imperative to a child's development. Unfortunately, peer pressure comes along and it'll.all.go to.HELL.

@SEXYINBLACK33 Жыл бұрын

I don't know how this channel was recommended to me, but I'm so glad it found me... I never knew how many people were dying from fentanyl. Especially kids and young adults Thank you for putting these stories out there for us to be informed.

@TexasPictures Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comments

@user-yu7hz4rh5b 3 ай бұрын

Me too!!!! I love the parents for their strength!!!

@tinalindsey1598 Жыл бұрын

Forgive yourself. You adopted two children who needed families. You are to only be commended sir. ❤️

@s.c.2424 10 ай бұрын

As kind as you for that, the real fact remains, they took on a drug baby only to be an alcholic and other abuse from the adopted mom. She went from one rough family to the next and I don't think just because you adopted her makes you a saint. I think she deserved better given what she was born from. I do however commend him for being honest and taking accountability. That is hard. It's obvious he loved her.

@Calimax91 5 ай бұрын

@@s.c.2424we're all flawed. But he truly loved her

@taylorbarnett1199 4 ай бұрын

Why is he praised? She was adopted from one addict to another addicted and abusive household

@julieb7785 7 ай бұрын

This dad is straight up mature, evolved and truthful. I admire that hes not deflecting his parental responsibility.

@feelthejoy 3 ай бұрын

Is he though? He thinks her being gay and getting into crystals and “dark stuff” was a red flag

@deanawells4395 Жыл бұрын

He is telling wise advice in a raw form and telling the whole truth…not skirting around the bad parts…being accountable for all the down falls.

@kendrahansen1175 Жыл бұрын

Yes, and these problems we are seeing in society will not improve if more people do not take responsibility for their actions.

@JessicaRodriguez-zy5gz Жыл бұрын

This man is so precious. He needs a hug ❤ “vaping on a blunt” oh he is so sweet

@jasonwhite5107 10 ай бұрын

The son is blessed to have this man for a dad

@annkilian467 Жыл бұрын

Being present in the moment with your daughter was the BEST thing you could ever do. ❤

@zoilarobledo8135 Жыл бұрын

💜🙏🏽

@mickylene909 Жыл бұрын

The pain and regret he carries is tremendous. You sir did the best you could. You love your kids and did your best to protect them. I hope you find the peace you deserve.

@juliadixon8465 Жыл бұрын

Hey Dad--my own father used to scratch my back and it was the best thing. I became an addict, too. None of this is your fault. Your daughter was doomed from infancy. You did a wonderful job, and your sobriety is an awesome achievement. These are circumstances beyond your control. The pandemic didn't help. You'll be in my thoughts for awhile. I wish you peace.

@Jkaye13 Жыл бұрын

..she was ‘doomed from infancy?’ Based on what? That premise excludes everything in a person’s life from having an influence on their outcome, and l don’t believe that people are ‘doomed’ at birth.. environment has a huge impact, as well as genetics

@GmarineIraqVet Жыл бұрын

@@Jkaye13Well you sure are not the sharpest knife in the kitchen cabinet are ya… let me break it down for you. Most addicts are born with the addictive mindset. We all cope differently.

@TheRecoveringLiberal74 10 ай бұрын

@@Jkaye13 You’re correct. One can be born with a predisposition or grow up with addicts for parents but we all have free will.

@siobhanrose1680 10 ай бұрын

No she wasn’t doomed from infancy. Both of my parents were heroin addicts, both in prison when I was born. My mum died when I was 18 months old, and I was put into foster care, until I was 5, I was placed back with my dad. Then the next 11yrs I was horrifically abused by my step mother. And I have never had any kind of dependency. I have trauma, my brain doesn’t quite work like many people’s brain. But I have free will, and self intellect, and purposefully chose to avoid what ruined my parents (my dad died young too, due to his previous years of drug use.)

@basbleupeaunoire 10 ай бұрын

@@siobhanrose1680 I think "doomed" is the wrong word, too. As they say: genetics loads the gun, and environment pulls the trigger. She probably inherited a disposition to become addicted; I wish she would have been able to appreciate the danger and never even tried coke

@mbp9459 10 ай бұрын

Comment from another side. I admire your way of making these interviews. “Old school” journalism, no interruptions, just a humanity, stripped of any ornaments; a plain story, a real message. Please continue your work, giving people a silent space to talk, and us a hard listening experience.

@TexasPictures 10 ай бұрын

Well, golly. Thanks. We do ask questions, but structure them so that the answer stands on its own without the audience hearing the question. Yes, it is old school journalism. I'm kinda old, have a degree in journalism, so yeah ... really appreciate the comment.

@xMichelex Жыл бұрын

The father finds proof in five minutes and the police turn a blind eye. Shame on them!!

@oneeks5908 Жыл бұрын

I can feel this father’s pain. My condolences to him. I’m happy that he was able to reconnect with his daughter and show her real love in the end. ❤

@braetonwilson4296 Жыл бұрын

Losing a loved one is always tough but losing your underage child is beyond painful. I hope this father can go through the pain and make peace with the situation. RIP Lexi.

@kimdouglas8598 Жыл бұрын

My heart hurts for this dad. He admits to his faults and takes responsibility for his actions. He also has a lot of restraint!❤❤

@katoe908 Жыл бұрын

Something about the fact that his ex-wife got mad at him for helping his daughter go to sleep just breaks my heart. Who does that?? RIP Alexis, I’m so sorry this happened 💔

@natalienelson8681 10 ай бұрын

So sick. People can have very evil souls.

@rebecavizcarra2895 10 ай бұрын

As a parent i get her concern. He said it himself. He was an alcoholic, would drink & go rub her to sleep. Although his intentions were sincere maybe she should have shown more love to both her husband & children & he would have starting drinking to begin with.

@taghiabiri3489 5 ай бұрын

Because she suffered some abuse as a child and although she knew he was a good man, the mother felt bad and suspiscous

@Ruth78620 3 ай бұрын

I know! Im wondering how she got through the adoption process? Her upbringing is so similar to mine. I was adopted, my mum always critisied and shamed me, her words, she was also a school teacher. My dad didnt drink but he would come in from work and id already be in bed and he would come straight to see me and scratch my back and tell me a story. I fell into addiction when he was diagnosed with cancer because my mother being my mother only she was loosing him. I had a son at 18 and him and his grandad were 2 peas in a pod so i was trying to keep him in university, support him emotionally, im a single parent, worked 4 jobs to make enough money for us and i decided to numb myself and i stopped usimg after my father passed. These stories are so so sad. The US government NEEDS to get a grip!!!

@frankiekohl1593 3 ай бұрын

Kes ?? What does the USA have to do with this? Iam American and yet i have no idea what your talking crazy about 🤪

@rebeccaburgos8525 11 ай бұрын

My sister is in her mid 50's still living the party lifestyle and she died five days ago and was brought back to life with Narcan and God's grace. It was fentanyl mixed with the cocaine and my daughter's father died the same way, but it was mixed in a Percocet. No matter what age, this has no discrimination and I pray for willpower amongst people to just get help and say no. Sorry for your lost.

@Deuce6800 Жыл бұрын

Im 32 days clean from fentanyl... its crazy how many kids and young adults are dying just by accidentally ingesting it, while i used it for almost 2 years and never had so much as 1 overdose. sometimes i feel like i shouldn't have made it but I'm so lucky i did.. RIP Lexi, i cant imagine the pain her father has gone through, and the fact he knows where the dealer lives and still hasn't done anything to him is amazing, i know i wouldn't be able to stop myself from sending him to hell.

@christinafields7227 3 ай бұрын

🎉🎉 congrats 👏 keep going you got this 🎉 ❤

@lexonline2424 2 ай бұрын

Congrats man! I've got about 8 months in. I od'd last summer and I haven't looked back. I think God knew I needed it. I don't think I could have stopped without that experience. Now I watch these stories to remind myself how lucky I am and how I never want my family to be the ones telling my story. I hope that Lexi is at peace and that her family finds it as well. ❤

@juliewilver3636 Жыл бұрын

Drug dealer should be charged with manslaughter. The family needs some justice.

@cynthiagarcia5871 Жыл бұрын

This man right here. ❤😢 he took full responsibility for his and his daughters actions yet he delivered an amazing testimony and awareness, and you could feel how much he lived his child. May god protect him always.

@TM-nb7np Жыл бұрын

I hurt so badly for this father

@juliadixon8465 Жыл бұрын

Yeah

@Yiaya928 Жыл бұрын

You’re a good man, Dad… you’re daughter Lexi had the love that only a real parent can give, and you’re son still does too. I pray for you and your family.

@lesliemassey-or6cv Жыл бұрын

He hit it on the head at the end.. social media and cell phones make it so much easier for kids to get into a multitude of different things that are not good for them and that can lead to harm and/or death. When I was growing up, we had none of those things and drugs and violence like what is seen today was almost nonexistent. My heart and prayers go out to this dad and the entire family of this precious soul. 🙏🏼

@catrinajohnson-kk2gy Жыл бұрын

I thank God my kids are grown. I would NEVER want to raise kids in today's information age. They're exposed to way too much! Horrible 😢

@Raexai 11 ай бұрын

Oh honey it existed ,, there’s just now a magnifying glass onto the mutated cancer cell it’s become. Aka social media😊

@stefanystratton3324 10 ай бұрын

Sadly addiction & OD’s have been made readily available long before the age of cellphones & social media. Look at past generations/decades of the crack & heroin epidemic. It’s our own sad and disgusting system on all levels & all political parties. When it comes to this issue all are in it!!

@babouche8784 10 ай бұрын

@@catrinajohnson-kk2gy Yeah right?! I‘ve always wanted kids, not so sure anymore

@nohayninguna 2 ай бұрын

@@RaexaiThankyou.

@chelsiemilstead7329 10 ай бұрын

Hearing a parent run through their guilty thoughts like this after such a traumatic event, like losing their child, is something very hard to hear. You can tell that he tries to wrap his brain around it every second that he is talking. He’s remembering all the pain and seeing all the missed opportunities to help her. That’s gotta be tremendously hard. I am a mother to two beautiful little girls and I could not imagine losing them. Either of them. My world would end.

@Diane941 Жыл бұрын

I can feel his pain and hear it in his voice 💔

@ZayneKingsby Жыл бұрын

Such a loving man. So sorry for you loss. Praying for all those who are battling with this demon named Fentanyl. This has to get better.

@AlexusMusic Жыл бұрын

Thank you. My name is also Lexi & I’m 10 years older than her fighting this same demon. I watch this stories as motivation, I KNOW I’m so close. I’m GOING to beat this !! But I’m not gullible to the fact that the next pill could very well be my last one no matter how “careful” I think I’m being.

@VirgoKat Жыл бұрын

@@AlexusMusic🕊I am sending you love and light and hope that you find the strength to break from the shackles of addiction. You are a beautiful young woman and I think your story will be one of triumph, I hope your future is filled with support and kindness. A family in Australia will keep you I their prayers tonight. 💜🕯🙏

@TexasPictures Жыл бұрын

Lexi, there's help out there. In the US you can call or text 988 for some guidance. We're developing a series of stories about recovery you might find helpful. We've completed two stories so far, more are coming. Here's a link - kzfaq.info/sun/PLdCPA32W_p39Z8hi7xSIX3Fkqmhd7mRzj

@yvonnebannon7623 Жыл бұрын

@@AlexusMusic please get help. Your family will be devastated if they lose you.

@Barracuda73handful Жыл бұрын

@@AlexusMusic Hugs. 💫

@AKA-Nana Жыл бұрын

I cannot imagine knowing who delivered the toxic drug that killed my child and potentially running into them….I may end up in prison myself in a scenario like this. Shame on the district attorney because this guy is still delivering the deadly stuff, no doubt in my mind, to other children.

@yomother-tw4sz Жыл бұрын

Play stupid games, win stupid prizes

@user-ys6kq8lv9j 9 ай бұрын

@@yomother-tw4sz was looking for this comment. nobody forces anybody to do drugs. And I find it hard to believe that in 2023 people are still taking these blue pills, not knowing it’s fentanyl when it’s all over the news, social media, etc. Now if it was 2019, 2020 when the pills first hit the streets then I understand. but cmon, accountability is the first and very important step. I know some people don’t wanna hear this but we gotta start stepping up and being responsible and accountable and stop playing the blame game.

@Mcmilliomay Жыл бұрын

A real stand up Father, who takes accountability. I’m sorry for your loss sir, I hope Alexis finds peace 🙏🏾🙏🏾

@karencorban607 Жыл бұрын

A kind and decent man and father who loved his daughter despite all the challenges.I hope he finds some peace moving forward.

@SisterSunshineTV Жыл бұрын

Lexi was likely exposed to drugs etc in the womb. She started life with impaired thinking and development. We really need to do more study on the effects of in vitro exposures. You got saved and Lexi had the opportunity to know the Lord. You did your best sir.

@rockstarofredondo Жыл бұрын

*in-utero

@deniseroddy4298 5 ай бұрын

I totally agree

@mariechosgaire6984 Жыл бұрын

Genetics is a big factor. I know two adopted individuals and they're both addicts even though they grew up in loving families without addictions.

@lmartinez8620 Жыл бұрын

This is very true! I’ve seen the same thing with siblings who were adopted into different loving families. Addiction certainly doesn’t discriminate that’s for sure.💔

@rockstarofredondo Жыл бұрын

It has been proven that addicts have different brains than non-addicts. They have a much more exuberant reward reaction to the drug than non-addicts do, which drives them to keep seeking the drug.

@chastity5214 Жыл бұрын

You are a great father who did everything he could for his daughter. Im sorry to see you hurting so badly and thinking that somehow its your fault. We can only do so much in this cruel world. Alexis knew you loved her. She wouldnt want you to hurt😢

@GraceSotoVelasquez Жыл бұрын

Go above that DA!!!! If it was her daughter she’d do something

@pattyoconnell1950s Жыл бұрын

She looks very precious. Her childhood pictures looks like a child who was loved. I can feel your heartbreak. And you give helpful encouragement for all of us.

@maryelizabeth1443 Жыл бұрын

Her mother sounds as toxic as mine was. The impact of having a parent like that is indescribable. So sad.

@alp7928 10 ай бұрын

Is difficult. Sending blessings your way.

@johnbags2525 6 ай бұрын

WHY/HOW do 90% of chicks in these comments somehow ALWAYS make it about themselves?!?! It’s bizarre.

@yvonnedeboer7535 3 ай бұрын

@@johnbags2525Not only chicks. A lot of people do that.

@Ruth78620 3 ай бұрын

She sounds just like mine too.

@Ruth78620 3 ай бұрын

@@johnbags2525and yet you read them.then comment?? Weird af

@taniakidd9678 3 ай бұрын

Bless you for adopting 2 children who needed your love and attention.

@og6015 Жыл бұрын

You can see the pain in his eyes, on his face and you can hear it in his words. I'm really really sorry this happened to your baby. Important advice given, however it gets to a stage that you can no longer force your kid to do something. You only speak to them, guide them and pray they make the right decision. It was not your fault, please don't let guilt weigh you down.

@pamelaphelan4144 Жыл бұрын

Remember Dad… it’s never YOUR fault. I have a daughter that will be 45 yrs old in June, I have been hoping for nearly 25 yrs, that she was/is telling me the truth. Sadly… my daughter has been actively using meth for years & years and I really don’t have much hope, at this stage, that she will ever stop. I was addicted to opiates for years. Many operations and injuries and doctors willing to prescribe higher & higher amounts led me down a very sad path. I’m clean now for several years, but the genetics 🧬 for addiction are super strong in my family line. You did the best you could do with the hand you were dealt. You were a good father. You loved her “enough” and beyond. Please know that… may her soul be at peace ☮️ now. You know where she is now. Heaven is complete peace and beauty. 💔😭❤️🙏

@scarlettmartinmd9131 Жыл бұрын

He makes no excuses! Sweet man! My 22 year old son died last year of a brain bleed. I remember when he was little my husband laid with him or his older brother. He loved it. I miss him so very much!

@JustJenReacts Жыл бұрын

DA doesn’t want to prosecute?!! This father has EVERY RIGHT to have her disbarred.

@adoria5 7 ай бұрын

Listening to this dad talk about his own wrongdoings as a father as well as his daughter's is as real as this hurt and pain gets. Love and prayers for him. ❤🙏🏻

@lindagibson9528 Жыл бұрын

My heart goes out to him. So very heartbreaking, no parent should feel this kind of pain. God Bless you Sir...

@darellgullion4888 Жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry for your loss. It wasn't your fault that she died. To me your the perfect example of what a real father should be. Even though she wasn't your biological daughter you still raised her as your child. Some kids don't even have that but just know this she's always still with you in your heart.

@Lala_LilyV 11 ай бұрын

Honestly I feel the same.... I didn't have my parents hardly in my life and would of gave anything for a father like this!❤

@debcomly2481 8 ай бұрын

The pain in his eyes tells all 💔

@hollehpazouki7623 Жыл бұрын

We all do the best we can. The hardest thing is to be a parent.

@jackiewilliams7876 Жыл бұрын

❤❤

@heavenrivers8818 Жыл бұрын

You can see his pain and anguish…..bless him

@cecilialopez1001 Жыл бұрын

The cops or anyone never does anything about drug dealers selling that killer drug 😡

@weaponizedglitter69 Жыл бұрын

1 pill can kill

@deejaye2647 Жыл бұрын

Nice to see a father on this show.

@TexasPictures Жыл бұрын

We agree. We're hoping to find enough fathers to create a smaller series that is just fathers sharing their stories. Fathers mourn differently, quietly, even secretly.

@WestHollywoodReporter Жыл бұрын

@@TexasPictures so true!!!!!!!!

@yvonnedeboer7535 3 ай бұрын

@@TexasPicturesI remember the father of Drew. Such a good father. Such an intelligent father and son. Still this tragedy happend. But he is doing so much to prevent it from happening to anybody else. I hope you find enough fathers for your project!

@terrieclark5445 Жыл бұрын

We can’t stop it the person has to stop it. Being a parent of a recovering addict, don’t lose yourself to a person’s addiction. It will drain you

@sheripedersen9584 Жыл бұрын

So nice to hear he is a Christian.God heard your pain.He loves you so much.I pray He wraps His loving arms around you and gives you strength.Thank you for sharing..

@jackiethibodeaux3696 Жыл бұрын

Rest In Peace Alexis 🙏🏼 My Condolences. God Bless This Father 🙏🏼🙏🏼

@olivedog1880 Жыл бұрын

The dads heartbreak is palpable. You can see it written all over his face. My heart and prayers go out to this broken man.

@ranchstockstray8684 Жыл бұрын

I have watched so so many, TOO many, of these stories. It seems to be a fairly consistent thread throughout that law enforcement, district attorneys, those that fail to bring consequences to those that provide the drugs, and quickly set free or remain uncharged to kill others, are as culpable as the dealers. This needs to change. Anyone who provides the drug(s) needs to be prosecuted and jailed accordingly. Too many lost lives. Too many grieving loved ones…

@deejaye2647 Жыл бұрын

Those same officials are the ones handling the manufacture & distribution of these drugs and they also own the rehabs. They are making a killing. Look into your local officials and their networks.

@brandeeloren1061 Жыл бұрын

The only thing we can do is wait for Jesus to come back

@kham6006 11 ай бұрын

George soros -

@johnbags2525 6 ай бұрын

🇮🇱

@joolzg1936 Жыл бұрын

It's so hard to see these parents suffering and saying they should have done this or done that. Bottom line is that teenager's do not want ANY parent to be too involved in their lives and definitely not on their social media. You CANNOT be there 24/7 when you have a teenager. I hope Lexi's father gets some peace in his heart.

@moongoddess238 Жыл бұрын

Awwww 😢so sad I wished I had a father in my life so so sorry for your loss mr

@stellamansilla1848 Жыл бұрын

Heartbreaking listening to this dad. His grief is so palpable..I just want to hug him and take his pain away. So sorry for the loss of your beloved daughter.

@brittzimmer2352 Жыл бұрын

You are a good dad! We see you and know that your heart is so genuine. Thank you for sharing you and Lexi's story, hopefully some lives will be saved from this. Sending so much love and blessings your way!

@sallyrenata1409 Жыл бұрын

By posting this, you do honor to your daughter, you warn others to keep watch on their children, and you educate people who may not know how lethal street drugs are. Thank you, I feel like I got to know your daughter. More than likely, it wasn’t the dealer that cut the drugs. I hope the police use him to get the people who did. Your beautiful daughter is now safe. I wish you peace.

@sistatiph2308 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for speaking about this. This weekend I think I'm going to sit down and talk to my 13 and 14 year old I know they are young but I feel like it needs to be discussed now.

@imchuckbass4757 11 ай бұрын

Gosh, it sounds like you loved her with all your heart and did the best you could. We never stop being humans, even if we have children. You took responsibility for your drinking, you cared for her, you were transparent with her, and you treated her with respect and gave her trust...THAT'S what a good father does. Please know that there are so many kids out there that do not have that. I miss may dad so much, and it warms my heart to listen to you talk about how much you loved her. When we were little my dad would lay in bed with us and tell us stories, and it's one of my happiest memories. Please please please don't go to your grave thinking you failed your daughter or anything like that. You deserve to be happy.

@cynthiacochrane9691 Жыл бұрын

Hello, sorry you lost your daughter 😰😩 I get so mad.. my oldest friends son shot himself in the head less than 7months ago due to mental illness and fentanyl. She is living with a void in her life.😞😭☠️ I give you my deepest condolences 🌷

@kikkan7110 Жыл бұрын

This is something one really may learn from. This humble man lays it all out - his mistakes, his marriage, but also his love for his daghter and his home, and still keeping his daughter responsible for taking the drug. I am so sorry for your loss Sir, it is so sad that your Alexis did not experience a lighter life, at the same time it seems that she had a lot of love from you. Love is never wasted. May God keep you and keep you safe, both you and your family!

@NinaBaby210 Жыл бұрын

This poor Dad! These poor parents in general! What a decent man. I take BIG issue with a parent that could leave the house for the day and not say a word to your child before you leave? Neither of them felt the need to say a word to this child before they left?!?! I think of all the Parents that have told their child’s story; I feel for him in a different way. I’m SO sorry for your loss Sir!

@lisaquiller1535 Жыл бұрын

First of all, I am so extremely sorry for your loss. May your beautiful Lexi rest in peace. Secondly, I struggle with this docu series, and I mean in a good way. I see so much of my own family with these exact same problems. I still have my adult children, but they are so on the edge with the same problems I hear here. I have shared some of the stories with them, and we have talked about the dangers of drug use. I have had to really educate myself regarding Oxy and fentanyl and also on the use of social media as I try to keep up with what they are involved in. I want to thank all the parents and loved ones who share their story. You are making a difference.

@mrsevelync6900 10 ай бұрын

What a guy! May God comfort you through this loss. RIP Alexis 🙏🏾

@barbaradoolin4514 Жыл бұрын

My sympathies go out to you! Know that you did the best you could!

@georgiagarcia2705 Жыл бұрын

My daughter's baby daddy who was 19 died of fentanyl overdose. Now my 2 yr. Old grandson is without his father and will never know him. He passed away on August 14, 2022.....

@Sandra-ww6oz Жыл бұрын

I am so sorry Dad, please don't Beat yourself up about your parenting we all struggle and make mistakes as parents and your advice is sound we can all learn from it. Fly free sweet heavenly butterfly Lexì 🦋 ✨ 😇

@jasiehughes4043 3 ай бұрын

I can see the pain behind his eyes. He took some very important lessons away from his daughter's passing and I commend him for that. May she rest peacefully and he continue healing

@steinervision7643 9 ай бұрын

Please try and not be filled with guilt. You did the best you could as a father. You are a good person.

@tranquility9325 Жыл бұрын

Billy, you are an amazing father. Wish I had a father like you. Fly high angel Lexi 🕊

@user-eg2fd3ky6u 10 ай бұрын

I'm so sorry for the loss of your loved one. It's always a father's love with their daughter that can never be broken. I wish someone could tell me how to deal with a 19 year old son that's been messing with drugs.

@loyaldogpublishingllc915 8 ай бұрын

My son is 11 and I still lay with him till he falls asleep. My daughter I did too...those special moments don't last every child needs nurturing...🙏😪❤ bless her soul

@staceyholmberg Жыл бұрын

I am so sorry you lost your daughter! I pray you find comfort in your memories of her.

@Lomojo31 Жыл бұрын

You can't control your kids...can only guide and love and be there and pray they make smart choices. Being a parent is a constant sense of guilt tho regardless for every mistake they make...😢

@Merl1n3 Жыл бұрын

What an incredibly kind, caring man. He should not have regrets…he counts, he had his own pain and dealt with it how he could, then got clean. He was very, very good to his kids and the fact that he would soothe his little girl to sleep shows how present he really was. ♥️

@bethlouden971 Жыл бұрын

Don't blame yourself. There is only so much we can do as parents. You did the best you could with what you had at the time. I'm sure she knew how much you loved her. My heart breaks for you and hope that you can find some piece.

@joannemates6367 Жыл бұрын

I am so very sorry. What a beautiful daughter and young woman. There’s a lot of things he talked about that are going to be a very heavy burden to carry for the rest of his life. I wish him so much love, strength and peace. Cheers, from Country Victoria, Australia 🇦🇺 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

@cassandraclapp6667 Жыл бұрын

Oh what I would give to put the nightmare of fentanyl to an end.

@raiden72 Жыл бұрын

same

@mulabarbie4366 10 ай бұрын

Alexis was such a beautiful girl. She seemed to have such cool interests & all of her different piercings & hair colours were so cute on her! I’m so sorry that this happened. The perfect parent does not exist but you seemed to be a very genuine, caring one so try not to beat yourself up, although it’s hard. You couldn’t monitor her 24/7, it isn’t your fault. Good on you for not regretting giving her freedom & trusting her. People make mistakes, hers was just an unfortunately fatal one. Rip Alexis. ❤

@littlemissmaybe480 10 ай бұрын

Accept didn’t you hear her father say that she was in distress and started to change and get into things like whichcraft? Not a “cool interest”. And honestly, the blond hair looked much nicer on her. My guess is that she wanted to rebel because of her Mother so she started trying to fit in somewhere to feel better. Didn’t go well. :(

@littlemissmaybe480 10 ай бұрын

And another thing. If I found out my child was smoking weed in the bathroom at school, that’s the end of trust. so you can “kudos” to that all day long, doesn’t mean it was the right thing to do. Trust is earned.

@johnbags2525 6 ай бұрын

Silly chick comment. The girl was mentally Ill and SCREAMING for help

@constanceklagge Жыл бұрын

Heartbreaking. I'm so sorry for your loss 😢. This is a tragedy like no other for any parent 💔.. Laws need to change everywhere. It's now been a year since my son passed due to accidental fentanyl poisoning and because it happened in California I'm waiting for the investigating official to contact me because we too know how this happened. Prayers for peace and healing during this most difficult time.

@janaesworld3069 Жыл бұрын

I’m so sorry for your loss 🙏🙏🙏🙏 I hope Justice prevails. I live in CALI and unfortunately these demons get away with it here. My sincere condolences 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

@staceymichaels9530 Жыл бұрын

GodSpeed, Love and Peace for You. I know the quiet when they're gone.

@johnosgraveyardjaunts2235 Жыл бұрын

What a very beautiful special young woman...I am so very sorry for your loss 😢😢

@debroahisaacs2452 Жыл бұрын

It will take time but you did what you could and the blame you feel and regrets and blame seem to be companions of ours as parents. You have Christ and he will deal justice .....Jesus loves him too and His mercy and grace will carry you everyday. I have lost 4 family members to fentanyl. I'm a 70 yr old and l am so tired. I have Jesus too He will get us through. So sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter.

@naima7881 Жыл бұрын

From Denmark 🇩🇰✌ What a wonderful father, my thought and prayers go out to him, his family and all those who go through this sad fate 🙏 I wish them the best ♥

@jamescurrie2246 Жыл бұрын

Behold, an honest man. Sounds like this good man has been down a hard road, and the wisdom he speaks is a gift. I hope he finds a way to make joy for himself. He earned it the hard way, and that sticks in this world.

@marytague6268 10 ай бұрын

This man is in such abject pain!😢. I hope & pray he’s surrounded by love.❤️

@Yahoocommenting Жыл бұрын

My prayers go out to this dad and his family. Thank you for sharing your story and helping to save lives.

@annaleathompson2702 Жыл бұрын

Sir please do not blame yourself. You are clearly a great dad who did his best. RIP Lexi

@WestHollywoodReporter Жыл бұрын

RIP ALEXIS

@aishlynhannah1639 Жыл бұрын

This made me tear up so bad. Rest in peace Lexy. 🙏 prayers for her dad.

@kimberly9754 Жыл бұрын

Dad, I am so sorry for this deep and profound loss. We can all hear it in your voice and in your words. You were a good daddy to her. You have to believe us. Making this video is doing something about the horror of fentanyl. That is a great way to honor her - by trying to keep this from happening to others. Peace be with you 💜

@whatnow3665 Жыл бұрын

God be with you and your family. People are listening keep up your message

@theresalacey6126 Жыл бұрын

My heart goes out to this dad. 💔

@rockinmama007 Жыл бұрын

Give them 8 hugs a day it’s said ❤. What this father learned is gold! Appreciate him sharing. Condolences 💐. Airhug.

@londonmae425 Жыл бұрын

I am so sorry for your loss. You are a good man 🙏🏻

@brianciofani4698 Жыл бұрын

This guy put it all out there for the world to see. God bless you friend.

@AlexandraNewbz Жыл бұрын

I felt everything this kind and strong man went through. We don’t have fentanyl here in the uk (yet) but my brother in law died in the same situation and we’ve got the texts, we know the person who dropped it off to him and he’s walking around every day free as a bird. It’s hard and painful but we have our 5 year old nephew who doesn’t have a father to focus on ❤❤

@georgia1191 Жыл бұрын

You were and still are the best dad ever. Please don’t have any regrets you’ve done so much more than so many parents even sharing the story and keeping her legacy alive. There’s nothing else you could have done. God bless you.