A devastating tragedy has struck a family in Australia, leaving them shattered and broken. Esra Haynes, a 13-year-old girl, lost her life after trying out a deadly internet trend known as chroming. Her parents, Andrea and Paul, are now speaking out to warn others about the dangers of this trend.
Esra was a bright and talented young girl who loved sports and spending time with her friends. She had gone to a sleepover at a friend’s house, where she had tried chroming by inhaling spray deodorant. This led to cardiac arrest and permanent brain damage.
Andrea and Paul were devastated when they received the call that no parent ever wants to receive. They rushed to the hospital, where they were met with the devastating news that Esra’s brain damage was beyond repair. After eight days on life support, they were forced to make the heartbreaking decision to turn off the machine.
The family is now on a mission to educate others about the dangers of chroming. Paul wishes he had known about the trend before Esra’s death, so he could have warned her about the hazards. He is now urging parents to have open and honest conversations with their children about the dangers of chroming.
Chroming is a deadly trend that involves inhaling chemicals from common household items such as deodorant, paint, and hairspray. It can cause seizures, heart attacks, asphyxia, and even death. The trend is appealing to young people because it provides an instant and fleeting high.
Andrea and Paul’s story is a heartbreaking warning to parents and young people about the dangers of chroming. They hope that by sharing their story, they can prevent other families from going through the same tragedy.
As Paul said, “We’ve got the pictures in our mind which will never be erased, you know, of what we were confronted with. Our gut was ripped out.” The family’s pain is still raw, but they are determined to use their tragedy to make a difference.
