Higher Love: A Tale of Heroin |Real Families

"He didn't choose his mother. I did." The love this man has for his son to drop everything to keep him safe and happy. So beautiful.

I got clean at 22 from heroin, I have over 9 years clean from everything. My husband has 10 years and we just had our first child in January. I am truly grateful that our daughter NEVER has to see her parents under the influence. Edit: my husband now has 11 years clean and I just celebrated 10! Thank you for all of the love and support.

This documentry should be given an award...how truthful everyone was and the struggles.

Can we just acknowledge this black man for TRYING to do the right thing, despite his struggles

I remember saying "I could NEVER" until one day I DID! I lived a long 12 year struggle. I've been clean and sober for almost 4 years (August 28th, 2019). It's the best choice I ever made for myself! We do recover ❤

I am an ex junkie, the second I found out I was pregnant I felt this intense power to stop. 9 years later I have two children and I'm 9 years sober. It breaks my heart that that wasn't enough for her to try to stop 💔

“ He never had the love of his mother, how could he miss it” I felt that 😢❤ GREAT DOCUMENTARY 💯 👏🏽

I do not miss my days of this type of behavior. I am so proud to say I am clean and got my daughter back and we're living our BEST lives!

Anyone who thinks he’s wrong for how he speaks to her, look at him, he’s hurt, he’s trying his hardest to be there for her and their kids….that man is really trying, and I hope at the end of this he got what he deserved nd worked for 💯✊🏾

I like how raw this documentary is. They are not afraid to show the real things. This is what journalism should be. Informative and straight to the point but also with the right emotions.

This hit home for me my mother has been on drugs since she was 16 years old and she’s 63 now and when she became pregnant with me she did not stop and met me remind you all i am the youngest out of 4. None of her kids gave her a reason to stop. It starts with self love. Thank God I had a grandmother and a grandfather, who took care of all of my siblings, including me.

I had the pleasure of randomly meeting this father. He gave me the best advice I ever could ask for. It’s crazy how god puts people in ur life. Thanks for the talk bro love u man. I’ll reach out soon

Wow! That baby making it through that pregnancy is nothing short of a miracle from GOD

Watching a mother not being able to get clean for her baby, and for herself, is heartbreaking. Additionally heartbreaking when watching it as someone who couldn’t get pregnant. Despite his flaws, I think the Dad is amazing and is trying his hardest, I wish them nothing but happiness ❤

He’s an alcoholic :( hope he also gets help. It’s a blessing how he cares for his child. Sending prayers.

This is Camden, NJ. These are my old stomping grounds. I used to get high with some of these people… it’s sad to still see a bunch of them out there. 5 years sober living in Florida now. I got clean for my kid and I will never look back.

for everyone in the comments who are sober even if it’s been a day, a week or even the thought. I’m proud of you for making those steps for yourself. and i’m proud of all the now sober people who battled years of addiction. i myself have never been in the position. but i can feel for everyone’s struggles. just know we are very proud of each and everyone of you!! KEEP PUSHING

I can feel this father’s pain. He wants her to be someone she just can’t be and he is grieving that loss. The anger and pain is real.

Addiction doesn’t only affect the addict, it affects EVERYONE involved. I pray for anybody struggling with this & for their loved ones who struggle with them 🙏❤️

I used fentanyl through my whole pregnancy I was terrified I wanted to quit I couldn’t. His father my drug dealer even brought a bundle to the hospital hidden inside a pack of diapers. Addiction is horrific. My son was in the nicu on methadone for 6 weeks. Once he was born I got into treatment and I cut ties with that whole life. I have a beautiful intelligent 2 year old now and I haven’t touched fet since he was born. It’s a struggle I worry myself sick at night hoping I never go back to it hoping my love for my son is enough. Opioid users only have a 10% success rate for staying sober and that is terrifying. Everyone who made it out you deserve all happiness stay strong 💪