I got a call from a friend tonight. He called to tell me his girlfriend's son died of an over dose. It is so sad. The son got involved in drugs at an early age. He was in and out of rehab. He tried to get out over the years. But the addiction had the best of him.
He was in and out of jail over the years. The sad part is that his mother loved him so. He was her pride and joy. She cared so much about him and felt so bad she couldn't help her son out of his drug habit. She tried to help him and the whole family at one time or another tried.
Sadly he got out of jail the other day and died of an overdose after he hit the street. A life lost to drugs.
I myself have seen both sides of the drug scene. Some people dabble in it and live a good productive life. Happy and a contributor to society. Others I have seen crash and burn. Unable to survive day to day with out more drugs. Like a alcoholic some people can't handle simple every day pressures rather escaping to the bottle or a pill or a needle.
One of my favorite statements " there I go but for the grace of God" In another words it could have been me that was an alcoholic, or an incurable drug addict, or having a mental disease. To some people drugs do ruin their life. It is a disease to some. Some drug addicts spend everything they have and then start stealing to support their habit.
Some get so caught up in the euphoria that they hurt others while in a drug induced state. Sadly my friend's son hurt those all around him more than he will ever know. Yes his mother will no longer have to worry about him. But his mother is going to heart broken for many years to come. It's a sad day here in Detroit for my friend. May her heart heal soon in the years to come.
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Russ Ravary your Metro Detroit realtor
Russ - I am so sorry for all involved. Addiction is such a curse. My heart goes out to his Mother.
It is sad when a life ends like this and leaves a broken family behind to try to cope with the results. My heart goes out to his mother and the rest of his family, who were unable to help him live a productive, happy life, free of drugs. Take care Russ.
Russ, What a sad story. Let your friend know prayers go out for his girlfrien. As a mother of a 23 and 19 year old i couldn't imagine.
Drugs can corrode the whole structure of a family and society as a whole. From driving under the influence, to the premature death of the drug user. I'm sorry this young man lost his life and my heart goes out to his mom. I hope she has a good support team to be there when it counts the most.
A parent's nightmare. Outliving your child, and losing him to something so senseless and yet overpowering. I hope she has a strong faith in a higher power to help her through.
This is heartbreaking. I wish there was a way we could keep drugs out of the hands of children.
This is so sad and unnecessary! It is crazy what addiction does to the psyche and how it can overtake one's life to end it. I feel sorry for all of his victims that had to go through this. May everyone involved find peace. I will keep them in my thoughts and prayers!
Russ, I know that given your attitude and character (from reading your blog) that your caring for your friend will help them deal with this. They are fortunate to have friends like you. Bless You!
Russ, Thanks so much for your openness about your friend's loss. The on going support of family and friends are so needed for years to come in such situations.
I have close friends whose oldest son died the same way - got back on the streets and whammo..... To ease their on going pain the family has an annual volleyball tournament in their son's name on his birthday to raise money for the rehab center where their son once lived. As Pat said "a parents' nightmare", outliving their child. (Gloria)