By Alex's mother, Melisa Alexander Joseph Marks Huntington Beach, California July 28, 1993 - February, 5, 2013 The final death...

By Ryan's mom, Tina Ryan Souder Linwood, New Jersey I lost my youngest child in October of 2012 to a heroin overdose. In September, Ryan...

By Nick's mother, Stacy Nick Antich Crown Point, Indiana People want to know what happens: I'm openly sharing my tragedy in order to...

By John's mom, Terry John Botkins Clermont, Florida From the day he was born, John brought joy to our lives. No matter how hard I tried...

By Michael's mom, Audra Michael Marcell Wittman, Maryland November 9, 1990 - December 7, 2008 I never dreamed that addiction would...

By Dylan's mother, Jennifer Dylan Pearson St. Francis, Minnesota On March 11, 2013 I found out that my only child, Dylan Bradley Pearson,...

By Dayne's mom, Shannon Dayne Brandano Malden, Massachusetts I have two children, both of whom have struggled with the disease of...

By John's mother, Elizabeth John Perkins, Jr. Aguade, Puerto Rico Liz Perkins was thrilled when her first child was a boy. She named him...

By Theo's mom, Violeta Theo Marinescu East Hampton, New York October 7, 1989 - May 17, 2015 Just One Life If there is anything worse than...

By Zafer's sister, Jess Zafer Kiesa Arlington, Virginia My brother Zafer died from an accidental heroin overdose last month. He was 19...

By Bobby's mother, Janine John Robert “Bobby” Baylis II Roanoke, Virginia I am the mother of three wonderful children: Bobby, Ricky and...

By Caleb's mother, Heather Caleb Smythia Loudon, Tennessee Fellow mothers, fathers, brothers, and sisters, ​ I am here to tell you how...

By Jennifer's mother, Sharon Jennifer Reynolds Spencer, Indiana In January 2009, a Pinellas County Deputy showed up at Sharon Blair’s...

By Brian's father, Gary Brian Mendell New York City, New York My son, Brian, was a loving child, full of smiles and light. Like so many...