"But through Facebook groups and GoFundMe pages, I began to connect with families going through similar ordeals. Despite the pain and relentless demands of their situations, many were open and generous with their time. That was especially true of Jessica Pittizola Jarrett and her son, John-Bryan, who goes by JB and suffered an anoxic brain injury and other complications after overdosing on fentanyl in September 2020."
"I already knew of Jessica's fierce faith and commitment to JB's recovery, but what stood out most was the spirit she brings to caring for her son: organizing a tattoo fundraiser in his honor, tracking down a wheelchair in his favorite color (hot pink), finding small ways to inject joy into the daily grind. Love, as much as endurance, sustains them."
Non-fatal overdoses leave many survivors with severe, often permanent brain injuries that lack an official count or systematic tracking. Families provide intensive, around-the-clock care while navigating medical needs, mobility equipment, and appointments without comprehensive public support. Social platforms and crowdfunding connect affected families and supply informal resources. Examples include young survivors placed in nursing homes and individuals like John-Bryan, who suffered an anoxic brain injury after a fentanyl overdose in September 2020. Caregivers manage Hoyer lifts, coordinate outings and fundraisers, and create small moments of joy; love and endurance sustain daily caregiving.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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