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Feeling Lost and Afraid: Lost my oldest and fear losing another child

Addiction & Recovery | Last Active: Dec 17, 2025 | Replies (29)
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In January I lost my son. He was having meth-induced psychosis and got lost driving around. He had no phone service but had called 911 twice. He was clearly in distress and told dispatch he was having psychosis and he was lost driving in cornfields. The governor had declared a State of Emergency due to cold temperatures. Dispatch sent no help. He got car stuck and died from hypothermia. It's winter again and every cold breeze on my skin haunts me. He was known by sheriffs department due to his addiction and he was treated with bias, 912 calls prove it. I want accountability but can't find an attorney. I have so much anger towards the system that failed to help him. How can I find legal help, how do I let it go if I cannot get him justice?

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laura1970 | @laura1970 | Dec 10, 2025

I’m so sorry. I wish I knew how to recommend a lawyer but all I can send you is my best wishes and hope that you find both justice and peace.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Dec 10, 2025

@jimz72, I understand your anger. The loss of a child is heart-wrenching and as the temperatures drop, you're brought back to that terrible day as if it were yesterday, ripping open the wound and rage. Your son needed help and when he finally reached out for it, the system failed him.

Now is the time to focus on your grief and your love for your children who are also grieving the loss of their brother, especially Andrew.

There is support out there to help you. @ziggypop mentioned Narcotics Anonymous https://na.org/ and Al-anon https://al-anon.org/

I'll add NAMI Helpline https://www.nami.org/support-education/nami-helpline/
Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
Text NAMI to 62640

They can help connect you with the support that match your needs now and in the future.

We're here to walk virtually by your side. Will you take that step?

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