FENTANYL KILLS: Aviana Canales' Story

A mother shares her story of losing her 18-year-old daughter to fentanyl poisoning in this documentary about the dangers of illicit drugs.

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[magnus]

Her daughter's death is so recent and raw for her yet she chose to share her story because she wants to help others. Thank you and condolences on the loss of your sweet girl.

[ayeasten]

her mom is so poised and well spoken 🥺 rest easy Gigi, no more pain baby girl 💔🕊️

[etzelcapetilloplayz]

I feel so bad for The mom, what she must’ve went through.Noah Rodriguez’s Mom Came to my school she was sad, emotional and made me cry she gave me a bracelet and I still have it on May these people rest in peace.

[kainoabaculpo]

I hear you, mama. I have been struggling with the stress of everyday life as a single mom and flirting with the idea of relapse. I also took percs & oxy, currently on Suboxone but having a hard time wanting to go back to getting loaded. I celebrated my 2 yr sobriety by relapsing and as addicts sometimes that's what we do. Listening to your story really traumatized me about having my own mother or my toddler finding me face down in bed stiff and deceased. I don't want to do that to my family. Thank you for sharing. I was getting contacted lastnight by an old dealer & honestly thought about relapsing again today but my YouTube randomly clicked on your daughter's story in my work apron pocket. I am crying at work listening about GiGi. I am so sorry. But thank you for potentially saving my life today. I needed this. Praying for you & your family ❤

[avianceayala]

I love you, Melanie. I know that you are hurting so much. There is nothing we can say or do to make this better, but SHE would also want you to keep going. She misses you too. I just know she does. You will be the one to change so many peoples lives. I hope I can at least hold your hand when you need it or simply want it. YOUR STORY WILL TOUCH SO MANY PARENTS OUT THERE♥️🫶🏼🙏🏽😔😇

[monicaaguilera]

I’m so so sorry for the loss of your beautiful Gigi. I survived a near fatal overdose on this past Mother’s Day & I’ve been struggling & have only 104 days sober but I want you to know that sharing Gigis story with me does remind me that unbeknownst to many of us addicts this poison is there just ready to take us. I will fight cause of your beautiful & incredibly talented Gigi & just know she’s keeping them angels up there fresh & so clean with them cuts 💜🥰

[ben.stolen]

She was so honest and blunt about everything this one was reallly sad and painful

[purearea]

I am a nurse and I never apply or remove fentanyl patches without having gloves on. This stuff is deadly. Please please talk to your kiddos about pills! It’s always a choice until it’s not!!! 💙

[Monica-mmvv]

Melanie, thank you for thinking of others and sharing Gigi’s story.

My heart breaks for you and your family.

[skidaddle]

I’m very sorry for the loss of your sweet Gigi. Thank you for having the courage to go public with yours, and Gigi’s story. May your pain bring even more awareness of the insidiousness and incredible deadly dangers of fentanyl poisoning. May you find a place of peace and comfort with time 🌺

[nicolepenafiel]

This was the saddest one I've seen yet. I'm sorry for you loss, I also lost someone I love from a fentanyl poisoning. It's never fair, especially so young but they are no longer in pain ❤

[Nigelsmom]

I am so terribly sorry for your loss. No parent should ever have to go through something like this.

[manichairdo]

How brave you are to speak so soon after losing Gigi. I'm bewildered by the police. 5 hours searching in your home at such a horrific time.
Yet, they ordered Gigi's friends and cousins out - were they even questioned?
I wish they were much more proactive. E.g. If a school or college student has lost their life through Fentalyn would they go to schools educating everyone about the grave dangers; have leaflets printed with info, etc?
It speaks volumes that hundreds of people were with you for Gigi's funeral service. It says much about Gigi herself, and much about your community caring for you.
What speaks loudest is Gigi's complete confidence and trust in you to call you and her dad for help. No mothers day card can ever express such incredible love.❤
Take care of you.
(Greetings from Scotland.)

[ItalianAngel]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Wow what an amazingly strong woman you are. I would just like to say to you..." Yes GiGi made a decision to take a Percocet that night" A Percocet, not Fentanyl. She was poisoned. She was murdered. Percocet although not good, would NOT have killed her. Everything has Fentanyl in it now. Please don't take anything. So sorry GiGi rest easy my friend. 🙏💔🌹

[joannemates]

OMG!! I’m so sorry. Finding your daughter like that on Mothers Day!! I don’t think it could be any worse than that. Thank you for sharing your story. Sending you so much love, strength, healing and peace, from Country Victoria. Australia ❤️❤️❤️🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻 🙏 🙏🙏🙏

[risenandreturning]

Awww I want to give you a hug and thank you for telling us about your daughter and for trying to stop this mass murder going on in plane sight of all the authorities.

[littlemikeism]

You are a very brave woman. I don't have kids and your poise and graciousness has motivated me to speak openly about the pain inflicted by fentanyl. Please know that I will call your name out to my God. You are so right. There's nothing that can be done for Gigi, but your family needs you. God's peace be with you.

[melissajohnson]

My heart breaks for this mom! Her daughter has the kindest eyes and a sweet smile. I pray that my kids learned from my struggles with addiction because I don't know if I have the strength to bare the pain these moms are enduring.

[CC-dxrz]

Petite mère, tout mon cœur avec toi ❤

[a.walters]

This is the 3rd or 4th story I’ve heard in this series where a child died on Mother’s Day. As if it weren’t awful enough to lose a child, but on Mother’s Day. 💔