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[deleted] t1_jc9cgr2 wrote

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rathlord t1_jca1ko6 wrote

3 years sober, but she hasn’t started her recovery into not being cringe yet it seems.

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daluxe t1_jca8f1q wrote

Also it was passively agressive - actually blaming everyone that they didn't give a fuck about her

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kynthrus t1_jc9m51b wrote

"None of those people reached out." Like how? We don't know you aside from the fact that you appeared to be dead in a car.

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BlueLaceSensor128 t1_jc9sgjv wrote

Usually when random people online track you down, it’s a bad thing.

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coolneemtomorrow t1_jca10gk wrote

Not true, I got a million dollar from a Nigerian prince who had liquid date problems, and asked me ( local hero extra ordinary ) to help him out. Being the good Martian that I am, I gleefully abliged. I only had to give him 500 euro first, but that's a steel compared to the million dollars hes gonna fax to me. I'm still waiting on it, but time works differently in Nigeria land, it being hot there and all.

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ace400 t1_jc9onmf wrote

Dont you personally reach out to every "shit went wrong" video there is? If not you should realy evaluate you empathy

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kynthrus t1_jc9op3a wrote

I guess you're right. I will be better.

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TheDeadlySquid t1_jc9y6bj wrote

I reach out to those people kidnapped by Mexican drug cartels but I never seem to hear back.

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TappedIn2111 t1_jc9yyt9 wrote

Just contact the cartel directly. You might get contacted that way.

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Luxon31 t1_jc9sase wrote

I assume some people reached out to tell her she's a bar mom or something.

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kynthrus t1_jc9u460 wrote

I suppose alcohol can lead to drug addictions sometimes

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Lurching t1_jca31da wrote

It's all the goddamn same addiction IMO. It's an addiction to happy chemicals in your brain.

I abused alcohol for years but I couldn't give two shits about alcohol really, it was all about the effects.

Abusing a particular type of drug can lead to physical dependence but that's pretty much a side-effect, the addiction is to the happy chemicals.

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TommyTheCat89 t1_jca5yw2 wrote

Alcohol is a fucking drug. In fact it's one of the most dangerous drugs. One of only a handful that when you stop using, the withdrawals are actually fatal.

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SoloWingPixy88 t1_jc9qyrq wrote

I'd understand not getting involved. You cant see her face but helping involves a risk of being stabbed by a needle

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wileyrielly t1_jca9444 wrote

Main character shit.

People aren't obliged to look after you once you're an adult.

You get what you give.

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G-H-O-S-T t1_jc9jeay wrote

So uh.. when did it become ok for police to spread such videos?

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voluotuousaardvark t1_jc9s1o0 wrote

Police in the UK, relatively, recently got hauled over tha coals for sharing pictures in private WhatsApp groups of murder victims.

People are shitty.

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PercussiveRussel t1_jc9wtoy wrote

and saying how they would've fucked them had they been alive

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Bologna0128 t1_jc9zqsq wrote

Jesus Christ

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thecursedaz t1_jca7dzb wrote

Right? Like that’s a bit extreme to go and get them in trouble over locker room talk. Ya know?

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xXx420ReditUser69xXx t1_jca8cwl wrote

Just guys bein guys, a wee necrophilia here and there we've all been there.

^what ^the ^fuck ^are ^we ^talking ^about

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thecursedaz t1_jcc1xuw wrote

“We’ve all been there” 💀 my sarcasm may know no bounds but we have most definitely NOT all been there.

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baphosam t1_jcagei8 wrote

I guess it doesn’t matter if it’s the US or not. Police just seem to attract the worst to their ilk

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RogueOneisbestone t1_jc9w40r wrote

Pretty sure Kobes family sued and won when crash site images got leaked.

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stpetepatsfan t1_jc9xkmu wrote

They never really leaked. From what I read. Also $15m from taxpayers to them. Recently.

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RogueOneisbestone t1_jc9xo00 wrote

They were being shared to the point where family members found out and saw them. Just because it didn't make it to the internet doesn't mean they weren't leaked.

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stpetepatsfan t1_jc9xyq8 wrote

Yea, should have said widely or publicly leaked. No trashy mag would have touched it with 10 foot pole and survived.

Nat enquirer and those types need to diaf.

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RogueOneisbestone t1_jc9yqzu wrote

People put stuff on the internet for free. If the family didn't catch it quickly it would have ended up there in my opinion.

Also, my point was that there is an expectation of privacy and there can be consequences for taking and sharing pictures.

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Popheal t1_jca7lbh wrote

the Autopsy sketches were shown on here I think. obviously not at gruesome as real photos but damn.

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maloneth t1_jca1am6 wrote

Ask any police officer if they’d be comfortable letting you see their work WhatsApp group talk about.

Seriously, any officer.

Any single one.

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Irish618 t1_jc9sbw0 wrote

Most of it is public record anyways. If it's included in the report (and not certain things like SSN's or medical info), it's public record and anyone can get a copy of it if they'd like.

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laceyourbootsup t1_jca89gt wrote

This is going to spiral into a Cops are a problem thing because it’s Reddit.

Overdose pictures are helpful. Drugs impact everyone and anyone. I found these types of things to be terrifying and a reason why when presented with opportunities to try certain drugs, I wouldn’t even consider it for a second.

You want to see what a normal kid from the burbs looks like if they get addicted?

It’s like the recreation of DUI accidents that schools used to put on.

The imagery sticks in your head to scare you

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G-H-O-S-T t1_jcbf57s wrote

Sure i get it but still.
It shouldn't be police's decision and and it shouldn't identify people without their consent.

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657653 t1_jca763o wrote

Body cams and dash cam are usually available upon request under FOIA laws. It’s why there are some legitimate arguments for cops having the ability to turn them off when discretion is needed

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RiotingMoon t1_jc9tjpz wrote

it's not but they do it "accidentally" all the time - especially if they can shame someone while doing it

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Fool_Manchu t1_jca2kss wrote

I don't know if you've heard, but cops do shitty things with alarming regularity.

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G-H-O-S-T t1_jca3b50 wrote

i did and im sick of it and i wish it got old but no.

doesnt mean this is ok or should be ignored

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peedi1603 t1_jca89je wrote

I think they should, public does it to them all the time, why not full transparency on both side 🤷🏻

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G-H-O-S-T t1_jcbdzr1 wrote

That's a messed up outlook on it and idk if you know that.

They're recorded because they have proven once and again that they can't be trusted.
It's their job and they're doing it very wrong.

When they record they catch people in very vulnerable situations that can ruin their lives. They already serve punishment. No need to make it worse by airing it to public if it's no public matter.

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oogumboogumbaby27 t1_jc9javx wrote

I am 7 years sober myself.. and 3 years isa HUGE accomplishment.. BUT.. couldnt she just post a picture of her and her kid with the above caption. Did she really have to make these signs? “Mammy what is narcan?!” 🤣😂

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fangirlsqueee t1_jc9opol wrote

Narcan has been made into a political tool in the US. Some counties don't want their personnel to save lives using Narcan. It's good to spread the message that it kept this child from losing their mother. Might help bring public awareness and create a push to keep Narcan as a public safety tool.

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omgThisIsNotMyName t1_jc9x5uj wrote

I’m a nurse aide and I’ve heard nurses and medics say they don’t want to use narcan. Of all people!

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fangirlsqueee t1_jc9xkf3 wrote

It's disheartening to see such a lack of compassion, especially when people are in a position of power. They could do so much good if only they had a kinder outlook. I get they are probably burnt out, but it's still disheartening.

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Nasty____nate t1_jca588a wrote

I'm a fire medic, and I'm appalled at the number of people who say shit like "just don't give it to them the problem will fix itself"

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omgThisIsNotMyName t1_jca5med wrote

Heard the exact same line, it’s sick. The addicts are not the problem, they have problems, but they are not the problem, and letting them die is not the way to fix anything.

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Massive-Ad-7569 t1_jca07i9 wrote

why the hell would they want to restrict it?

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omgThisIsNotMyName t1_jca0cat wrote

They think it gives addicts free reign to use as much as they want

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SeaworthyWide t1_jcab43v wrote

Which is asinine, most of the time your immediate response to Narcan is instant precipitated withdrawal.

You vomit, maybe shit yourself, and have the worst feeling you've ever felt while your opioid receptors are cleaved off and replaced with an antagonist now.

Then there's the secondary reaction some face of "fuck.. I'm not dead and that was my last bag"

It's probably that kind of person who needs the wake up the most.

Unfortunately, it has become a talking point and not a useful tool in a much larger toolbox.

Just like that toolbox the same paramedics have with, ironically, fentanyl and morphine and dilaudid.

They all have their place, but none of them are a one shot fix... At all.

Would you think it was ok to not give the morphine to the guy with a broken leg from a car accident?

😡 "yeah but he knew the risks when he got in that vehicle!"

Most addicts and users are using what they know to get by.

The same idea as to why Jerry with the broken leg didn't flap his arms and fly to work.

Everything in life is inherently dangerous, we should be reducing the harm it causes without flat out prohibition.

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makingnoise t1_jca92e6 wrote

I know a hospice nurse whose reason for opposing universal healthcare is the number of “chronic” hospice patients that are abusing the system by going into hopice and not dying.

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ThisIsALine_____ t1_jc9qs5o wrote

I think it's becoming less of an issue, especially since the fentanyl overdoses as of late.
But yeah, Narcan is a god damn miracle drug.

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fangirlsqueee t1_jc9rzxl wrote

Yeah. I haven't heard much about trying to restrict Narcan lately. A few years back it was a more prominent talking point. I knew people complaining that we have to spend resources on drug addicts. As if people with addiction issues aren't worth saving or are subhuman.

It's frustrating that the US often treats addiction as a moral failure rather than a medical condition.

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monzelle612 t1_jca7stw wrote

That's because she swapped her drug addiction for social media addiction. So yes the signs were necessary and there will be bigger signs in the next one

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OptionalFTW t1_jc9shac wrote

what the fuck is that cringe passive aggression?

"None of those people have seemed to have time to check in on me" No shit? Your post went viral, we don't fucking care what your name is. We already forgot about you. Welcome to the internet.

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unreal_zeff t1_jc9unfm wrote

Involves her kiddo in her OD shit.

OKAYYYY

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CrosbyCanGetBent t1_jc9zm5q wrote

Yeah who tf wants their kid to see this when they’re older? “Hey mommy OD’ed when you were 7 and we took this cute photo!” Gtfo

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Mymarathon t1_jc9xio8 wrote

She also probably involved the kid in her opiate use while pregnant

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kneel23 t1_jca2bmt wrote

yeah HUGE side eye and embarassing

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OptionalFTW t1_jca3gef wrote

Pair that with passive aggression and you've got a model parent. 🙃

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SAFEahs t1_jc9bkur wrote

I saw that horrible video and unfortunately I could relate. I'm so proud and happy for you and your daughter.

Stay strong stay safe and stay clean. Tell your story and help others

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itsme99881 t1_jd6d017 wrote

Obviously nobody understood my comment and downvoted me into oblivion, I simply was referring to how you said daughter, when it says "son, his" with a picture of a boy.

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Don_T_Blink t1_jc9dxhn wrote

Good! But don't do it for us, do it for yourself!

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TheWhiteOwl23 t1_jc9st4e wrote

Well I never OD'd in the first place. Please clap

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ronnietea t1_jc9ucep wrote

I like that she is clean. But, what’s going on with those signs and why should anyone reach out? You should be doing this for yourself.

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jackospades88 t1_jca8y7z wrote

I bet close friends and family reached out, as you'd expect in any situation.

But the millions of people who saw a random video or photo that went viral? I don't think you should expect anything more than "Oh shoot, that sucks. Hope she gets better! Anyway on to the next video!"

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Cash907 t1_jc9i7w9 wrote

Doesn’t NarcAnon preach against seeking this sort of outside validation?

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kneel23 t1_jca2hwr wrote

yes and for damn good reason. Sadly, this woman isnt "right" yet, she is allowing that to be her ONLY success that defines her and then if she slips up the guilt and weight of all this will make it way harder the 2nd time around. Someone is looking for validation and fame instead of working on their recovery

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CaptainTripps82 t1_jc9pid3 wrote

And? Do you think they have some sort of authority over what every ex addict does?

Plenty of ways to skin a cat

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Cash907 t1_jc9qnct wrote

No, I think it’s a bad idea to feed this need for external validation because it isn’t healthy for addicts, which is why NarcAnon advises against it.

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CaptainTripps82 t1_jc9s0fr wrote

I think it's healthy for anyone to celebrate their successes. The idea that you shouldn't get pleasure from external validation is kind of ridiculous, along with a few of the other strictures of the various Anons. People are people, addicts or not

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SirHeathcliff t1_jc9v2fp wrote

"Nobody checked in with me".

Wow, it's almost as if your existence doesn't matter outside your immediate circle..

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Fhennerius t1_jc9dx6z wrote

It’s only mentioned in the photo, but if you are around certain crowds or populations where opiods are common, I highly suggest you carry around Narcan or some other Naloxone medication on you. The Narcan spray in particular is easy and safe to use, and it could potentially save someone’s life.

Here’s more info from the CDC and a few reaources on where to get Naloxone. It’s a prescribed medication but there are ways to obtain it for emergency use as well.

https://www.cdc.gov/stopoverdose/naloxone/index.html?s_cid=DOP_Naloxone_Search_Paid_001&gclid=Cj0KCQjwtsCgBhDEARIsAE7RYh3IB8NUAJS1lRJzXMgy5q7_-VrWqhf7IDBZ9pHmlh5TggKUUlvXdOQaAqIwEALw_wcB

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SativaDeva t1_jc9en9g wrote

Certain drugstores in Canada will give you a free kit. All you need to do is ask at the pharmacy counter. They say to keep it in your purse or a bag or whatever and not to leave it in the dash of your car .. I happened to mention to the pharmacist about putting it in my glove compartment, but she said the temperature range here (-20⁰C or so in winter and 35⁰C or so in summer) wouldn't be good for the narcan/naloxone and could spoil it.

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tuscangal t1_jc9gqev wrote

I’d be cautious about when and where you do this. Definitely a good idea to carry it, but just be careful: https://www.cheknews.ca/victoria-police-officer-stabbed-with-needle-while-administering-naloxone-to-unconscious-person-1144543/

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SativaDeva t1_jcapf0j wrote

How unfortunate for the officer.

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tuscangal t1_jcapm5l wrote

It was a bit shocking to me that a bunch of people attacked him when he was administering the naloxone.

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SativaDeva t1_jcarx3o wrote

It's baffling, tbh. But, in all consideration, maybe they had their reasons to try to stop him, but not like that. My only guess is that they either didn't like the person that needed help and wanted them to od or maybe that person was their friend and voiced their wishes to them of basically a dnr or something. Some of the addicted people I've known have wished for death and would voice that. I'm definitely not condoning the attacker's actions at all and the police were there doing their job. Just thinking of a reason why is all. But then again, maybe the attacker hated cops. Regardless, tragic all around.

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Bubbagumpredditor t1_jc9eoec wrote

They give it out free most places. I got a box/packet of it at my local farmers market. I have no idea what I'll ever use it for, but it's there if I need it.

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caseycalamity t1_jc9pael wrote

I was at a artists’ loft party recently and went to the bathroom and there was a sign in the bathroom with an arrow that said “in case of emergency narcan located here”. I don’t think I’ve ever felt more secure at a party, tbh. You never know what could happen, and it’s nice to know that people are prepared. We (my spouse and I) don’t indulge in hard drug use (just a little weed), but idk what other people are doing behind closed doors.

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Churroking69 t1_jca2rmp wrote

Now she’s addicted to attention

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damiandarko2 t1_jca13po wrote

yea I would not be making these signs lmao let alone involving my child in it

“I finally got custody rights!”

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BoofingShrooms t1_jca2fmg wrote

I was narcanned three times up my nose and then through my intubation tube while in a coma. It saved my ass too. Five years sober now and never looking back. We do change!

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Shanano t1_jca79af wrote

Hell yeah!! So glad you made it back

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CryonautX t1_jca4b13 wrote

Good for her I guess... I wouldn't be celebrating the child almost lost her mother part though... Her child should not have to be in that position in the first place. There's also a decent chance she was using while pregnant.

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A_SNAPPIN_Turla t1_jca1t8c wrote

Seems very much like a Streisand effect going on here. Hey remember that awful pic of me that circulated that you completely forgot about? Here it is again!

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allanmeter t1_jc9hyvg wrote

Your recovery and reuniting with your son is a achievement beyond words! Well done! That’s awesome!

Huzza!!

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iloveembig t1_jc9ij3h wrote

Addicts are people. They're just as human as you and I are. Their lives and potential matter.

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chocobobleh t1_jc9lati wrote

Literally no one is disputing that.

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CaptainTripps82 t1_jc9ppy6 wrote

I mean, yes they are. People dispute that every day.

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chocobobleh t1_jc9pznj wrote

Right here on this post, I don't see anything but wholesome replies so like yeah, I don't see the point in the previous comment.

I know it's disputed by some, but not by all.

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CaptainTripps82 t1_jc9q29k wrote

Because they're probably referencing how drug addicts are talked about in general, not anything said on this particular thread

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chocobobleh t1_jc9q7z5 wrote

But why? Like there's no negativity against addicts here on this post, only support and compliments, so why turn it into something it doesn't need to be?

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CaptainTripps82 t1_jc9rwd0 wrote

I don't feel like they did that, the comment was positive.

Your reaction was negative, and brought that energy in

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Shanano t1_jca71vn wrote

All the top posts are bashing op -what are you talking about?

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chocobobleh t1_jca83m7 wrote

People are not bashing her for being an addict, people are bashing her for being cringe cause she said no one on the internet reached out to see how she's doing these days, not because she's an addict, but because she is literally a stranger.

What tf are you on about??

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MindfulBT t1_jc9naml wrote

Very true but it’s hard to help some people if they don’t want to help themselves

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kneel23 t1_jca2l5d wrote

has nothing to do with the absolute cringe AF validation-seeking behavior here and involving her KID ?!?! Huge Yikes

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Mikeg90805 t1_jca36c8 wrote

What you want a cookie?

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Clarkeprops t1_jc9tx3j wrote

That’s a really specific sign. Target really does have everything.

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CandyCanePapa t1_jc9xqq9 wrote

lmao why tf would that go viral this is the internet we're talking about

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ReppinGab t1_jc9ym9l wrote

how tf we goin to reach out tho? :// haha lol anyways congrats on your 3 years milestone!

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Warphild t1_jca0xbg wrote

It's called Narcan. Not Nar-can't. #getmotivated

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Rajulnin t1_jc9eh3y wrote

Wow! This is beautiful!

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Techinstuff t1_jc9vvqh wrote

Wishing this lady all the best in life.

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Helstar_RS t1_jc9ylmj wrote

My dad passed away 5 months ago and had a used narcan next to him and looked awful. I miss him so much and was the one who told him to get the neck surgery and then without seeing if it fixed it cause he also has tons of spine issues they cut him off. I can't get how he looked out of my head and cry every night feeling guilty about it and miss him so much :(

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[deleted] t1_jc9zb2p wrote

Trust me kid she’ll do it again you’re better off without one

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nick313 t1_jca2y4j wrote

With enough determination we can achieve anything

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surgycal t1_jca4s1v wrote

Making viral something normal: a child that should have responsible parents, give yourself a clap

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MerryFeathers t1_jca5ygb wrote

Love the happy return! Photo priceless, thank you. Life can be so hard but turn to safe drugs like coffee and chocolate cake….🥳😉💃

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deekencross t1_jca6bg6 wrote

If she's actually clean good for her

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RoyOfCon t1_jca6cin wrote

Giving the kid that sign isn’t motivating, it’s depressing.

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Shanano t1_jca6n26 wrote

How is this the tone in a sub to “get motivated”? Her post could be better but she is fine, her son is fine, and she is a great example of life improvement. As a child of an addict, the chalkboards are nbd - maybe we should stop shaming addicts??

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mcnuggetfarmer t1_jca6ucg wrote

The cops checked in on her with narcan but its not enough dammit

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Forty_Six_and_Two t1_jca6x9b wrote

We can't count on the mainstream to help our people. If you are an addict or former addict who has known the gilded cage of opioid addiction, it is your responsibility to your fellows to obtain AND TRAVEL WITH Narcan. It even comes in a nasal spray so almost no training is required. My state will send you doses for free if you simply sign up online. Make it happen, peeps. We have to take care of our own.

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monzelle612 t1_jca7lu9 wrote

I have a rule to only reach out to one junky per every 3 years and there's a guy from highschool so. You know rules are rules.

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Suzume_Butt t1_jca814r wrote

That son will grow up to be an addict

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msg6874 t1_jca84aq wrote

Jonesing for a fix of attention now? Focus on your child, Ma’am.

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mrRwild t1_jcabmd4 wrote

Addiction is a disease. So glad you’ve come out the other side. Take care, both of you.

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Blk-cherry3 t1_jcadcu1 wrote

Narcam revived my mom from a sugar crash while on her diabetes rx. She wasn't feeling well and not eating enough while taking her meds. The Dr's. In the er had to flush her system of her medication. It had built up in her tissues. Mom got time to enjoy the company of her 2 young grandson's before leaving us.

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TylrLS t1_jcads1e wrote

weird flex but ok.

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JeffreyDawmer t1_jcalm4d wrote

Why the fuck are you involving your kid in this photo

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legendinthemaking68 t1_jcam890 wrote

Is Narcan a drug for withdrawal or is that the name for her kid that she made up?

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SativaDeva t1_jc9exv4 wrote

Keep up the good (and hard) work, Mama! Use your experience to help others if you can. Congrats to you!

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AdministrationNo4557 t1_jc9ozzq wrote

Good for you! Keep up the great effort and hug you son extra tight!

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JA_Wolf t1_jca56p2 wrote

So who's going to check in on her in another 3 years?

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Original-Break-3131 t1_jc9uouy wrote

Congratulations!! I’m sure it was difficult, but keep up the good work forever!!

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Sugarme01 t1_jc9yavo wrote

It will be better :)

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felixdalion t1_jc9ydn5 wrote

Not sure if it will go viral, but I think you are amazing! Good on you!

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Heretical_Infidel t1_jc9zehj wrote

Someone shoulda tattooed a strike on your forehead. How many times did you get snot rocketed before you figured it out?

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webkilla t1_jc9tb4g wrote

isn't narcan a scientology organization? turning from an addict to a scilon doesn't seem like much of an improvement

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TechnicalSymbiote t1_jc9fy2d wrote

Not all ODs are heroin, not all people who OD are bad people who deserve to die from their addiction.

People with legitimate prescriptions can develop tolerance, can unintentionally take too many, can lose their prescription and switch to cheaper and more unsafe alternatives.

Purdue and other big pharma corps made bank pushing addictive prescriptions on people for any pain whatsoever. Have some empathy.

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pudgypickle t1_jc9izj7 wrote

Agreed. You have no idea what led this person to misusing drugs in the first place - trauma, abuse, mental health, etc. Anyone can become addicted to substances, it doesn’t make them bad people. The woman in photos has every right to be proud and defiant having overcome so much. Wishing her and her son the best for the future.

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Waste69896 t1_jc9kpjm wrote

I prefer OD

Edit:.. than soul crushing boring monotonous lifestyle

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