Not In Vain: Mothers Share their Journey through their Child’s Life and Loss to the Drug Pandemic. Over 160 Real-life Stories.

I received my book yesterday.. I have not been able to put it down... When I opened the package I instantly felt my heart skip a beat.. I couldn't believe how heavy it was.. As I opened it and skimmed through the pages my heart felt so heavy with knowing first hand all this pain from losing my child to this same epidemic.. As I continued reading through, I was instantly captivated by all these stories of childhood memories.. All the hopes and dreams that our children once had.. But yet suddenly how the light turned off and we all faced this awful nightmare... I found that I am not alone in this grief. That I am not losing my mind.. I also realized by reading this that all the signs were there this last year.. But I had no idea.. How did I miss them? I am far from being finished reading the book.. I am sure that it will be finished by tonight.. Since I can't seem to put it down.. And the tears keep flowing as I read each page.. Each story.. I know that even when I am at the end of the book, I will just start from the beginning again.. I will forever say each name in this book.. This book has opened my eyes to reassure me that I will not be silent.. I need to share my daughter's story now more than ever... All of the lives that have been taken from this Epidemic need to not be in vain.. And I will help in doing my part that no other Mother will feel this pain.. Thank you for this book.. Thank you for talking about ALL of it.. Thank you for sharing the signs to look for.. Thank you for sharing the deepest emotions.. But most of all Thank You for trying to save someone's life by sharing it all.... Mariah Rachel's Mom.. Forever 27..💜🌻

Amazing Book..... Beautifully Put Together.... An Important Read For All Parents..... If You Think "Not My Child".... This Book May Just Change Your Mind and Open Your Heart...The Child You Save Might Be Your Own..... I Am Forever Sean's Mom..... Sean is Forever 23

This book was written by real mom's like myself in hopes of saving one motherThe heartache that each one of us have experienced. This book of 160 stories is one small slice of the pie of death that are occurring each and every day. The state of Delaware per capita has the second highest overdose rate in the country. If we don't break the stigma now we never will. Buy the book,read the book,share the book. Thank you

I know the words in this book depicts the writings of Elizabeth Costello. She has been detrimental in the ideas, words and choices. She too greaves the death of her son as he contemplated his thoughts of going back to prison after trying to free himself from this disease. Thank you Elizabeth and Bobbie!

This book is a true labor of love for our children who have been lost to the disease of addiction. It is beautifully written with real life stories from real mothers who have gone through every stage of this horrible disease. There are resources, and information that I wish I had while navigating through this nightmare. The book honors those who couldn’t find their way back. By telling their stories it can hopefully help put an end to the stigma attached to every aspect of addiction. Anyone who has been touched by this drug pandemic could benefit from reading this book, as so many are dying every day. The information in this book is invaluable.

These are the stories of our children, whose lives mattered. Whose lives still matter and will always matter. If telling their stories can save just one life, open the eyes of one family to the understanding that addiction is a DISEASE or that it can happen to anyone's child; if our children's stories can bring awareness to this horrible, growing epidemic or help another mother, father, or sibling than their deaths will NOT BE IN VAIN., For the ones who have lost, for the ones who have not yet gone through this heartbreaking loss, for those who are now facing this horrific loss - our stories are for every single one of our beautiful children. We do this for them. We do this put an end to this epidemic.

This book is meant to touch and save the lives of addicts, as well as give insight to the families who have a loved one struggling with addiction. I hope by sharing our pain and journey through addiction and loss to erase some of the stigma attached to addiction.

Myself as well as 164 other grieving Mothers share our real life stories about the loss, life & love for our children in this book. A group of Mothers who didn’t choose to come together, choose to come together with anyone battling substance use disorder, past or present in hopes we can help save lives by bringing light to the topic so commonly clothed in shame. None of us wish this devastating journey of loss on anyone however for those Mothers who have lost a child no matter the age, to an accidental overdose, we are here with you and for you to let you know you are not alone. For those who know of someone battling addiction, we hope this book encourages you & gives you the strength, will & determination to educate yourself, tap into resources for help. Join us in our mission to help save lives!

160 raw stories with no sugar-coating written by moms who now live their lives with shattered hearts. These stories need to be read by all teens, all young adults - especially those who are currently on the journey of addiction. Hopefully the pain penned in these stories will jolt someone into turning their life around.

This nightmare can happen in your house. Never think it can’t. These stories tell of the very real struggles so many are dealing with and the devastation left behind. We hope our stories make you realize addiction doesn’t discriminate and we must put an end to the stigma. Ryan’s mom, Sharon W.

I received my book yesterday.. I have not been able to put it down... When I opened the package I instantly felt my heart skip a beat.. I couldn't believe how heavy it was.. As I opened it and skimmed through the pages my heart felt so heavy with knowing first hand all this pain from losing my child to this same epidemic.. As I continued reading through, I was instantly captivated by all these stories of childhood memories.. All the hopes and dreams that our children once had.. But yet suddenly how the light turned off and we all faced this awful nightmare... I found that I am not alone in this grief. That I am not losing my mind.. I also realized by reading this that all the signs were there this last year.. But I had no idea.. How did I miss them? I am far from being finished reading the book.. I am sure that it will be finished by tonight.. Since I can't seem to put it down.. And the tears keep flowing as I read each page.. Each story.. I know that even when I am at the end of the book, I will just start from the beginning again.. I will forever say each name in this book.. This book has opened my eyes to reassure me that I will not be silent.. I need to share my daughter's story now more than ever... All of the lives that have been taken from this Epidemic need to not be in vain.. And I will help in doing my part that no other Mother will feel this pain.. Thank you for this book.. Thank you for talking about ALL of it.. Thank you for sharing the signs to look for.. Thank you for sharing the deepest emotions.. But most of all Thank You for trying to save someone's life by sharing it all.... Mariah Rachel's Mom.. Forever 27..💜🌻

Amazing Book..... Beautifully Put Together.... An Important Read For All Parents..... If You Think "Not My Child".... This Book May Just Change Your Mind and Open Your Heart...The Child You Save Might Be Your Own..... I Am Forever Sean's Mom..... Sean is Forever 23

This book was written by real mom's like myself in hopes of saving one motherThe heartache that each one of us have experienced. This book of 160 stories is one small slice of the pie of death that are occurring each and every day. The state of Delaware per capita has the second highest overdose rate in the country. If we don't break the stigma now we never will. Buy the book,read the book,share the book. Thank you

I know the words in this book depicts the writings of Elizabeth Costello. She has been detrimental in the ideas, words and choices. She too greaves the death of her son as he contemplated his thoughts of going back to prison after trying to free himself from this disease. Thank you Elizabeth and Bobbie!

This book is a true labor of love for our children who have been lost to the disease of addiction. It is beautifully written with real life stories from real mothers who have gone through every stage of this horrible disease. There are resources, and information that I wish I had while navigating through this nightmare. The book honors those who couldn’t find their way back. By telling their stories it can hopefully help put an end to the stigma attached to every aspect of addiction. Anyone who has been touched by this drug pandemic could benefit from reading this book, as so many are dying every day. The information in this book is invaluable.

These are the stories of our children, whose lives mattered. Whose lives still matter and will always matter. If telling their stories can save just one life, open the eyes of one family to the understanding that addiction is a DISEASE or that it can happen to anyone's child; if our children's stories can bring awareness to this horrible, growing epidemic or help another mother, father, or sibling than their deaths will NOT BE IN VAIN., For the ones who have lost, for the ones who have not yet gone through this heartbreaking loss, for those who are now facing this horrific loss - our stories are for every single one of our beautiful children. We do this for them. We do this put an end to this epidemic.

This book is meant to touch and save the lives of addicts, as well as give insight to the families who have a loved one struggling with addiction. I hope by sharing our pain and journey through addiction and loss to erase some of the stigma attached to addiction.

Myself as well as 164 other grieving Mothers share our real life stories about the loss, life & love for our children in this book. A group of Mothers who didn’t choose to come together, choose to come together with anyone battling substance use disorder, past or present in hopes we can help save lives by bringing light to the topic so commonly clothed in shame. None of us wish this devastating journey of loss on anyone however for those Mothers who have lost a child no matter the age, to an accidental overdose, we are here with you and for you to let you know you are not alone. For those who know of someone battling addiction, we hope this book encourages you & gives you the strength, will & determination to educate yourself, tap into resources for help. Join us in our mission to help save lives!

160 raw stories with no sugar-coating written by moms who now live their lives with shattered hearts. These stories need to be read by all teens, all young adults - especially those who are currently on the journey of addiction. Hopefully the pain penned in these stories will jolt someone into turning their life around.

This nightmare can happen in your house. Never think it can’t. These stories tell of the very real struggles so many are dealing with and the devastation left behind. We hope our stories make you realize addiction doesn’t discriminate and we must put an end to the stigma. Ryan’s mom, Sharon W.

Please give this book a read!!! This is so personal to my because my boyfriend at the time, Wesley, his story is in here along with a bunch of others who lost their lives to this horrific disease. It is a collection of stories of people who are shown as real people, someone’s brother, father, sister or friend. Addicts are not just junkies who live under a bridge. They are living, breathing human beings with thoughts and feelings and lives to live like the rest of us. My Wes will be forever 29 and I still miss him every day.

This book should be in every rehab, sober living environment and facility where it will make an incredible impact on those that need it most. It is raw and heartbreaking but needs to be circulated as much as possible. Buy it for someone you are worried about that has an addiction problem. You could save their life. My son Morgan's story is in this book. I pray everyday this book will save many, many lives. Please don’t let someone else end up like my son and countless others. 160 Mamas wrote their child stories with broken hearts but found the strength to contribute to this amazing book. Please purchase one for you and one for a soul that is searching for help.

Very good book for those who've lost loved ones to addiction.

This is something everyone needs to read. We can no longer look the other way and say "not my child" and mothers need to know that they aren't alone in their pain. Not In Vain book series is a must read!

This book about losing your child to addiction is a must read for any family as you never know when it might happen in your family. True stories of what people go through when they are in addiction. Active or in recovery. Nobody thinks it will happen to them. They have no idea what their "friends" will or will not do for them if they overdose in their presence. A lot of the time, the friends leave. They wind up dying. Alone. Only to be found by a loved one many hours later. Unfortunately, this is reality.

This book is extraordinary!!!!! My son's story is in this book as well. The heart felt stories, the introduction all the way to the conclusion touched my soul. Everything this book contains is very real and true. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is still living with the struggles of your child living the addict life or going through the loss of your child. There is a story in this book you will be able to relate to and to have the comfort that you are not alone. We are all here for you.

Do not suffer in silence! This book is critical, informative, and must be brought into the attention of all parents,siblings and those who are drug addicted. My child died at the hands of criminals who are now poisoning drugs with fentanyl. He was recovering when Covid-19 attacked our nation, and he was locked down. He made one single choice to self medicate, and he died immediately due to an excessive amount of fentanyl. This book contains vital information that could have saved my Son's life! Please don't turn your back on your loved one, and their need for help! What they're dealing with is dangerous and way beyond their ability to help themselves.

This book is so very dear to my heart. The #Notinvain FB group has guided,lifted,bonded and helped so many, Too Many of US grieving mama's. This is a must read for anyone that has dealt with Addiction, Mental illness or Loss from a child. We are losing almost 400 a day from Fentanyl poisonings. That is also #Druginducedhomicide. I cannot thank you enough Bobbie for bringing awareness and helping US All! Alecia's Mama

Excellent book. I had a daughter die from a fenentyl poisoning. It is so informative for all of us. Everyone that has children, grandchildren need to purchase this book. Even thought it’s too late for my daughter I realize I’m not alone. Wonderful book and group. I thank god for them.

Powerful, real & raw stories from mothers who have suffered the ultimate loss. If only love could have saved them. Every word written exemplifies a mother’s love and the depths that a family goes to try to save their child from the monster of addiction. If you ever thought “Not my child”, you need to read this compilation of 160 personal stories of these beautiful, thriving children who were taken way too soon by a force so strong and so evil that love wasn’t enough to overcome it.

This book is a gripping reality of this deadly pandemic. Each & every Mom spoke their Angels life the good, bad and hardcore truth. Not a dry eye reading each page. Not In Vain book is packed with a powerful punch on addiction. You will learn the most deadly words are “Not My Child”. Thank you each & every Mom who mustered through the pain of sharing creating this book. 💜 Forever Patrick 22 Mom #713

Wonderful and raw collection of stories of love and heartache. If you didn’t have empathy before, you will have it now.

This is a must read book for anyone touched by the disease of addiction. Heart wrenching, raw, true life stories of love and loss. A wealth of information from mom's who've lost their precious children to addiction. These stories are proof that no family is guaranteed immunity from this horrible disease.

I loved this book it had over 160 stories of families who lost a loved one my son was in this issue and it's not normal to bury your child they should bury you and now they are working on a second book. More people died from a drug overdose then Covid-19

This book is helping me, with the death of my son.very recommended

This book is raw and truthful. These stories need to be heard. Addiction does not discriminate. All of these people mattered. They were all important to someone. The journey of addiction is dark. Recovery is possible. These mothers share what worked and what didn’t work. Their heart and souls are in this book.

I bought this book to support the cause behind it, for all those moms that wrote about their journey with their child and their addiction I have not started it yet, it’s going to be a hard read but worth the tears I’ll shed! See, I am one if those moms. My son fought and lost his battle with addiction and like so many of the moms and dads, in this book our story- their story needs to be heard. If they be child survives this epidemic of addiction and poisoning by hearing our pain, it’s wirth our tears!

I have been blessed to be a part of this project, and I can’t thank Bobbie Zeimer enough for allowing me to share my story. I hope this lets everyone know that our grief never ends but it hurts a little less when we can share our pain. Thank you for letting me be his voice. David’s mom...Forever 34 💜

Such a great tribute to those lost to addiction. Stop the stigma. Know you aren't alone. So many stories in this book . So much love and so much sadness. Help spread awareness. Thank you. I know I'm not alone in my grief. And it's bc of the grieving mothers from this group, from this book. That are always there when I need them. This book is amazing. And has helped me so much. Thank you 💜

This book is healing my grieving heart. We lost our heart on March 8, 2021 and life will never be the same. But knowing that so many other families are dealing with the same grief makes us feel like we aren’t alone in this process. Thank you to all the mothers who wrote their child’s story in this book. You don’t know how much you are helping people like me.

This is a must read for families with children as well as families who are struggling to help their loved ones in active addiction. There is valuable insight from parents sharing what they wish they knew and a list of resources to those who need help now.

This book is composed of real stories about families who have lost a loved one to addiction. Addiction does not discriminate, sadly it’s a growing epidemic that’s destroying lives and steeling our loved ones. I never imagined my daughters story would be in a book like this.... hopefully this book will prevent others from the same fate.

This book is heartwrenching, eyeopening, raw, and an amazing read. You truly wonder how these moms go on after all the heartache they have been through. Support #notinvain, buy the book, love Matt's mom.

This book is About moms whom have lost their child/children to Substance use disorder. This book is a Must have and will be life changing to those who still atruggle with this horrific disease😭💔 We hope it opens up the stigmatism that comes with this disease! Please buy today and Share! Not one more... Thank you All who were Involved in this book, My son is in here, I am Brandens mama💜💜💜 And I will shout to the rooftops to save a Life!!