When parents find out their child is facing a serious challenge, most will do whatever it takes to help. That was certainly true for Janel Rodriguez after she learned her teenage son was battling a marijuana addiction. But despite her efforts, Janel’s world was shattered in a way she never saw coming.
Just weeks into his sophomore year, her son Noah bought what he believed was a Percocet. It turned out to be fentanyl—and it cost him his life.
In this episode of Grieving Out Loud, Janel shares her powerful message for other parents, what she wishes she had known sooner, and how she’s channeling unimaginable grief into action to help save lives.
MEET THE GUEST
Janel Rodriguez
Janel Rodriguez is a mother turned advocate after losing her 15-year-old son, Noah, to fentanyl poisoning in 2022. Through her organization, the Forever 15 Project, she shares her story nationwide to raise awareness and save lives, reaching over 50,000 students and adults through powerful presentations.
