Imagine watching a documentary about the dangers of opioids—then moments later, learning your only living child is gone.
That’s the devastating reality Michael Land faced when his son unknowingly took a pill laced with a deadly dose of fentanyl.
In the wake of unimaginable loss, Michael is choosing to keep his son’s memory alive by living out the adventures they once dreamed of doing together. From national parks to stunning waterfalls, he’s been traveling the country—sharing their story, connecting with others, and raising awareness about the dangers of fentanyl, one conversation and social media post at a time.
In this episode of Grieving Out Loud, Michael opens up about the day everything changed, what he wishes every parent knew, and how he’s finding purpose in the pain by helping others avoid the same heartbreak.
MEET THE GUEST
Michael Land
Michael Land has worked in the cancer industry for 27 years and lives in McKinney, Texas, where he raised his two sons. After losing his son Wesley to medical complications and his son Preston to fentanyl poisoning, Michael made it his mission to raise national awareness about the fentanyl crisis and support others through grief and recovery. He mentors individuals through a biblically based steps program at his church and serves as a Director with Texas Against Fentanyl and on the Dallas Opioid Task Force.
