Fortitude: Turning Tragedy into Action

What happens when the "harmless" marijuana of the past transforms into today's high-potency nightmare? Amy, a Connecticut mother, never imagined her son's college experience would spiral into cannabis-induced psychosis and a 13-month battle with reality itself. Amy's story shatters common misconceptions about marijuana. Her academically successful, athletic son Ethan once...

How does a substance once seen as taboo become a source of heartache within a family? Meet Kathy from Florida, who shares the poignant transformation her family went through when marijuana entered their lives. Her story offers a heartfelt perspective on the shift from a peaceful life with her husband and three sons to grappling with the challenges of her son's marijuana addiction. Kathy'...

Cindy Gresham bravely opens up about the unimaginable loss of her daughter, Haley, shedding light on the hidden dangers of marijuana vaping and its impact on youth mental health. As she recounts Haley's journey from a vibrant teenager to someone struggling with substance use, Cindy's story becomes a platform for advocacy and change. Through the foundation she established, Haley's He...

What if the marijuana you thought was safe for medicinal use could tear families apart? Meet Laura B from Massachusetts as she shares her heart-wrenching story about her son’s life altered by modern marijuana products. Through her experiences, we challenge the misconceptions surrounding marijuana’s safety and emphasize the urgent need for better regulation and awareness. Laura’s poignant narrative...

What if a single choice could change everything? Join us for a heart-wrenching exploration of the impact of marijuana on youth through the story of Darryl Rodgers and his son, Chase. Once a vibrant Eagle Scout and athlete, Chase’s promising future took a drastic turn due to marijuana use, ultimately leading to a devastating car accident. Darryl courageously shares their family’s journey, shedding...

What happens when a single mom and sole caregiver to her adult, non-verbal autistic son trusts the advice of her doctor to use medical marijuana to treat her son’s sleep issues? Join us as Maria recounts the emotional turmoil highlighting the frustrations encountered when cannabis-induced psychosis is not adequately recognized by medical professionals. An experience she can only describe as an abs...

What happens when a single decision turns a family's life upside down? Get to know Kelly and Travis from Georgia as they recount their once vibrant and hopeful lives before a Delta-8 product changed everything. Their son, filled with excitement for his senior year and the thrill of becoming a new uncle, unknowingly consumed a dangerous substance that left him with severe brain damage. Kelly a...

Can you imagine a substance you once thought harmless becoming the catalyst for unimaginable tragedy? Meet Heather and Randy Bacchus, who share the devastating story of losing their son, Randy Jr., to suicide after a cannabis-induced psychotic episode. They take us through their journey from an ordinary family life to the chaos and heartbreak brought on by their son's addiction. They never su...