Mya's story
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Mya Schiele was just 20 years old when she died from fentanyl poisoning on July 24, 2022. Her mother, Shani Reisnour, has used the pain of Mya's death as a catalyst to educate the public of the dangers of substance abuse, as well as to promote mental health awareness and teach others the tools to combat overdoses. (Courtesy photo)
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"I don't think I could count the times I was so down on myself and cried wondering why God has to make me hurt so bad and what purpose do I have here. To numb the pain, I did drugs, because when I was high – there was no feeling."
- Mya Schiele, personal journal entry
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From all appearances, Mya was your typical American teenager, with all the emotional highs and lows that come with t...
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