My goddaughter overdosed and died today.

[no_hypocrisy]

27 years old, a single mother of a 5 year old.

She struggled for many years with pain and self-medicated. She tried therapy. She tried Jesus. She tried finding a man who would take care of her. But dammit, she tried!

My BFF is her grandfather. He adopted her before she was born b/c his son and girlfriend were planning on abortion. And my friend and his wife (not the grandmother) raised her. Made me part of their family.

She made me smile in many ways. They lived in Lynchburg , VA. She was in HS when the school PA announced that Jerry Falwell died in May of 2007. She jumped up and yelled "Yaaaaaaay!" That was effin' brave considering that Falwell was the de facto King of Lynchburg.

She asked me for advice from time to time. I supported her all the way all the time.

My BFF is going to raise her daughter, his great granddaughter.

[Skittles]

1. very sorry

addiction is a terrible thing, and something really needs to be done about how chronic pain can be handled

[hlthe2b]

2. How damned tragic. I am so sorry for all involved with this senseless loss.

[Nevilledog]

3. ...

[lpbk2713]

4. I know that's hard to take.

My deepest sympathies to all.

[Marthe48]

5. Sorry for your loss

It's already a tough week.

[Wicked Blue]

6. I'm so sorry for your loss

[sheshe2]

7. I am so sorry.

[Quakerfriend]

8. So very sorry for your loss. She sounds like a wonderful kid

[SallyHemmings]

9. Sorry

This is awful. Addiction is a disease that far too many people simply don't understand.

I wish you, your BFF and his family all the love and strength for the days ahead.

[mobeau69]

10. You have my deepest condolences. Peace be with you.

[Phoenix61]

11. I'm so sorry. nt

[LiberalLoner]

12. I'm so sorry for your loss. 😭

[mercuryblues]

13. How heartbreaking

my condolences to you and her family.

[Rorey]

14. I'm so sorry for everyone

Heartbreaking.

[femmedem]

15. I'm so sorry for her pain, her daughter's pain, your BFF's pain. And yours.

[SWBTATTReg]

16. I am so sorry to hear this tragic news. This is the bane of additions today, that it grabs loved ..

family members, friends, neighbors, etc. and doesn't let them go very easily, and often times, only in death. Very rarely over the years I have had friends who have beaten back the addition demons, and then went on to far better lives. My best to your goddaughter's family in their time of grief, and my best to you too, for you in your time of grief. I'm sure that you are a beacon of light in their lives, they are lucky to have you at their side. Take care be be safe.

[70sEraVet]

17. Very sorry

And once again, her grandfather is stepping in where there is a need. Bless him.

[Solly Mack]

18. I'm so sorry for your loss.

[catrose]

19. I'm so sorry. That's so hard. Your friend is a prince. Long life to him (especially for her sake)!

[Tanuki]

20. I am so very sorry for your loss and that of all the family and loved ones

of your dear goddaughter. One of my cousins lost a young adult son in similar circumstances and I understand the heartbreak. May she rest in peace. I know you will be there for the family. Bless all of you now and in the days ahead.

[Fla Dem]

21. This is so heartbreaking. May she finally find peace. All the best for her daughter and grandfather

I'm sorry you also are feeling sadness and loss. Peace to you.

[brer cat]

22. I'm very sorry for your loss.

[deurbano]

23. I'm SO sorry. My BFF's 24-year-old grandson died of an overdose in July. Fentanyl was the cause in

his case. (I don't know what he thought he was getting, but definitely not that much fentanyl; it was more of a murder than an accidental overdose.)

It's so hard when we have known them as children, and have seen who they really are and might have become. My friend's grandson tried really hard, too. People with addiction issues need more effective support than we currently are providing.

My deepest condolences.

[dlk]

24. I'm very sorry for you loss

I’m wishing healing and peace for all of you.

[smirkymonkey]

25. I am so sorry for your loss, for your BFF's loss, and for this young woman's pain and

struggle during her short life. I am sorry for the suffering all the way around. My condolences for everyone she left behind.

May she rest in peace and may your hearts be healed some day.

[sinkingfeeling]

26. My deepest condolences.

[gademocrat7]

27. Condolences on the loss of your goddaughter.

[niyad]

28. My deepest condolences on this incredibly sad loss. May she, and all she left behind,

be at peace.

[calimary]

29. Aw damn.

I'm so sorry to hear this.

Sending hugs by the truckload.

[SheltieLover]

30. Deepest condolences

[barbtries]

31. I'm so sorry.

words fail.

[TallMike]

32. Life can suck.

I get it. Going through it myself right now. Not the first time. Most likely not he last. My lifestyle brings me into contact with many, many addicts, rape victims, survivors of beatings and a shit load of fucked up vets from recent wars/campaigns as well my brothers from vietnam. Shit my father served in korea. He was 95 in september and still drives.
But I digress...
As someone who cycles through this fucking shit myself, who also has a very difficult time expressing it to those who are loved the most, the significant few who gain trust through years of trite suedo-trust- testing yet still remain, is sometimes times the hardest. Got fucked over by one of 20 years just last monday. Boo f'ing hoo...
Your BFF is a doghammed hero. So are you.
Love your LIFE!

[irisblue]

33. I am so so sorry for your loss 🕯️I grieve for her child and those who loved her

[JoeOtterbein]

34. I'm sorry.

My baby-sister's baby died the same way, young with a five-year-old son, overdosed two years ago next month.

(tears)

[FakeNoose]

35. Prayers and hugs to you and your extended family

I hope your goddaughter has found peace.

[Deep State Witch]

36. I'm So Sorry.

n/t

[pandr32]

37. So tragic

I hope her little girl will be given so much love that she will feel secure and safe. So sorry for your loss.

We are just now watching 'Dopesick' on Hulu--regarding the Purdue pharma deliberate push of the dangerous drug on the innocent. Evil bloody people and to think they wanted to saturate the world with it.

If that 5 year old girl needs secret admirers/pen-pals/friends just let us know. We would be happy to send her holiday presents and cards. Growing up is tough.

[tulipsandroses]

38. I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and her family

[GeoWilliam750]

39. Deepest sympathy

[spooky3]

40. Very sad. Condolences to you and your BFF. nt

[lucca18]

41. I am so very sorry for the loss of your goddaughter.

❤️🙏
Please take care.

[yardwork]

42. I'm so sorry.

[Upthevibe]

43. no_hypocrisy......

I'm so sorry......

[Ocelot II]

44. I'm so sorry for your and your friend's loss.

[mwmisses4289]

45. Saddened to read this.

to you and your loved ones.

[summer_in_TX]

46. Such a tragedy.

I am so sorry for your heartbreak and that of your BFF, for her little girl, for the hopes and dreams that died with her, and for your BFF whose own plans and dreams have been shattered as well.

[Ilsa]

47. I am so saddened to read this. I'm

sorry she was in so much pain, and left so much pain for those who loved her.

[marble falls]

48. This is a tragedy. I wish I had the words.

[cate94]

49. I'm so very sorry.

[wryter2000]

50. Condolences

How tragic. Send our love to the family

[Danmel]

51. My godson did of an overdose on March 12, 2020

The son of a dear friend. He battled addiction for more than 10 years. He was just 28 when he bought some fentanyl laced heroin.
I do my best to remember good things about him and exorcise the image of him in a casket and his mother's primal wail.

I'm so very sorry for your loss. I sympathize and send love and hopes for healing and comfort. We need to remove the stigma and work to get access to treatment to prevent future tragedies.

[murielm99]

52. I am so sorry for this tragedy.

I know that it does not help you personally to know that this is all too common.

[KT2000]

53. So sorry for your loss

and so sorry a young woman has lost her life. I am guessing she needed more help from the medical system than they were willing to give, as in adequate pain relief.

[no_hypocrisy]

55. Unfortunately, it was purely emotional pain.

I spent time last night re-reading her FB posts. Just anguish . . . . .

[NurseJackie]

54. That's horrible. I'm so sorry to hear this, and sorry also for your loss.

[live love laugh]

56. I'm so sorry 😣 nt

[RestoreAmerica2020]

58. Sorry to hear of your loss. Blessings to you and her family.

Paz.

[RestoreAmerica2020]

59. Sorry to hear of your loss. Blessings to you and her family.

Paz.

[whathehell]

60. I am so sorry.