It’s a heart-wrenching story that no parent should ever have to face. Australia’s Ally Langdon spoke with Andrea and Paul Haynes, a mom and dad who were forced into the painful decision of letting go of their beloved 13-year-old daughter, Esra. In an emotional interview on A Current Affair, the Haynes family shared their devastating experience with the dangerous trend known as chroming.
Esra was a vibrant and talented young girl, captain of the Montrose Football Netball Club and a national aerobics champion. But one fateful sleepover changed everything. On March 31, after sniffing a can of aerosol deodorant, she went into cardiac arrest and sustained irreparable brain damage. Her parents received the call every parent dreads, and rushed to her side, hoping for a miracle.
For eight agonizing days, Esra fought for her life with the support of life-saving machines. But the damage to her brain was too severe, and her parents had to make the heart-wrenching decision to let her go. Paul and Andrea gave Esra all the love they could in those final moments, cuddling her until the end. Losing their daughter left a void that cannot be filled, and the pain extends to Esra’s siblings, Imogen, Seth, and Charlie, who are shattered by the loss.
Chroming is a deadly viral craze that involves inhaling toxic chemicals to get high. It is a practice that has claimed the lives of multiple children in Australia and around the world. Paul and Andrea, devastated by their daughter’s death, are determined to raise awareness about this dangerous trend. They wish they had known about chroming before it took Esra’s life, so they could have warned her of the dangers.
Parents play a crucial role in educating their children about the risks associated with chroming. Paul advocates for open conversations and direct communication with children, emphasizing the importance of parents being the primary source of information. By empowering parents with knowledge, they can guide their children away from these deadly dangers.
The Haynes family’s tragic loss serves as a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance and communication. No parent should have to go through what they endured. Let’s spread this story far and wide to help raise awareness about chroming and potentially save lives. Reach out to those around you, share this article, and let’s ensure that every child is protected from this fatal trend.
Watch the emotional interview with the Haynes family here:
