My son died of a heroin overdose.

[erikmannie]

I feel so sad to post this, but my 25 year old son Shane died two days ago of a heroin overdose. His body was discovered by his mother.

He had been clean for about 3 months, but an ill advised family member gave him $50 cash. All family members had been warned repeatedly about giving cash to somebody in such a fragile position. He immediately scored the drugs & took a fatal overdose. There were several indications that the overdose was unintentional.

I am so sad, and also angry at him for doing that. My relationship with the family member who gave him cash is also severely damaged because I was one of the people who reminded her about once every two weeks about how any heroin that he bought was certain to contain fentanyl, and it only takes a few times before one suffers a fentanyl overdose. I must have reminded her half a dozen times to never give him cash.

He leaves behind a 7 year old daughter.

I will never forget my sheer horror when I was told the news. Shane had just texted me one day earlier and told me that he was clean & sober.

 

[jwmelvin]

I’m so sad to read this and think about the loss. Sometimes it seems no matter what one does, it can’t prevent a result. My best thoughts are with you.

 

[darkzero]

Wow, so sad to hear this & sorry for your loss.

 

[markba633csi]

I couldn't be more sorry. For you, him, and the family member.
-Mark

 

[erikmannie]

The kind words are very helpful. I really envy people that never find themselves in the position to bury their children.

 

[francist]

I’m very saddened to hear that, Erik. Twenty-five years old is hardly up to running speed yet, you must be devastated. My thoughts to you and your family.

-frank

 

[erikmannie]

About 3 years ago, he had perfect health, a great job, a home and a happy young family. From the time he started using, he lost these things one by one until he eventually lost everything.

 

[Ken from ontario]

This is the ultimate fear of any parent, I just can't come up with words to console you, please accept my condolences.

 

[Z2V]

Prayers going out for you and your family

 

[DavidR8]

Oh my goodness. I’m so sorry Erik.
To lose ones child is horrible, and to a drug overdose perhaps worse.
My thoughts and prayers to you, your wife and family.


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