My name is Kimberly Brown, and I am starting Brittany’s Hope in honor of my daughter, Brittany Brown. 

 

 

 

 

It was Brittany’s hope to get off drugs and to get better.  There comes a time when drug users can’t get high anymore.  Instead, they get sick and need the drugs to feel better.  The pills help for a few hours until they wear off; then the withdrawal sickness sets in and then the vicious cycle of drug abuse begins again.

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Brittany knew she had a problem and tried to enroll in a rehab program, but there was a waiting list, so Brittany just gave up.  We need more facilities for people that want to get off drugs.  There just is not enough of them around, especially in our local area.  No matter how hard a person may want to try, they are not likely to kick their drug habit without real help. 

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On November 24, 2017, the day after Thanksgiving, my precious Brittany died of an accidental drug overdose.  That night will haunt me forever.  A State Trooper came to my door and told me that my daughter Brittany had passed away.  My world crashed when I heard the news.  I still have a hard time sleeping, and dread Fridays every week.  My precious Brittany is gone.  All of my happiness and joy is gone.  Everything is different now; holidays aren’t joyful; her bed is empty.  I will never hear her giggle or see that pretty smiling face of hers anymore.  All I have are pictures and what is in my memory.

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To all you young people, please don’t go down this dangerous road.  Think of the people you leave behind and the mourning and the heartache that they must be left with.  If you do have a drug problem, call for help.  Talk to a friend, go to your teacher, or your minister, or just get in to counseling.  Do whatever it takes to save your life.  Please don’t let an officer come to your parent’s door to tell them that their loved one has passed away!

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If we can save one person with Brittany’s Hope, that would be a great way to honor my daughter. 

As for all you parents out there, hug your child and tell them you love them.  I would give anything to have that chance again.

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If you need help, or know somebody that needs help, call to get help NOW.  All you have to do is reach out, there is help, love and hope waiting for you.

 

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