Addiction's toll: son cares for mother

    by Krzysztof W.: Viral Content

    A son is seen caring for his mother as she moves slowly and heavily under the influence, barely able to help herself. The pain and helplessness in that moment is truly devastating. Addiction doesn’t just hurt the user; it breaks the hearts of everyone who loves them.

    Transcript (en)

    Come on. Let me help you up. Let's go. Come on. Come on. I got kids watching. Let's go. Come on. Get your wallet. Get up. Come on. I don't want you to swing at me. I gotta watch it. Let's see. No, no, we don't need to call you. Okay. No, no. Okay. You good? Okay. I got this. I got this. Okay. Come on. Let go of it. You got your wallet. Okay. Okay, can you get up? Come on, Mom. I'll get you your ice, okay? I'll get you your ice. Okay. I'm trying to get ice for you. You're praying today? Okay. Alright, can you get up? Look, I got your ice already. Okay, up. Up. Hey, mom. Okay, look. Come on.