The billboard went up in Missouri 
Dan’s on the bottom, second one in. It’s so surreal to see my husband on an awareness billboard. I know it’s for a good cause, I just wish it wasn’t my husband who had to be the face of it 
f**tanyl.
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Thay must be incredibly hard to see 
Sort of a reminder of what happened. Are they allowed to put anyone up on these billboards? Or do they need to ask for permission from family etc?
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They asked permission. 
I sat his family down and we discussed it, because even though I’m his wife, I wanted to make sure his mama and brothers were OK with it you know and decided that we would do it, thankfully it’s not in my area. It’s in Missouri and there will be one in Florida as well. I think I just wasn’t expecting that gut punch that came when seeing the reality of his face actually being up there you know… it’s just sad
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Absolutely! I dont think anyone could imagine how that would truly feel seeing a loved ones image on a billboard like that. My heart breaks for u Thats not easy. And Im sorry that ur having to feel all this. I could imagine it feeling like reality hitting u all over again and bringing his passing back up to the surface. I hope u have some time for urself today 
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Oh my goodness!!! I’m so sorry!!! 
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It is sad , but I hope this billboard creates more awareness and maybe a bit of a change.
Maybe it even saves lives this way, who knows.
But I totaly understand that gut punch you felled when you saw it
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@Sarahyab I 100% have no idea what that must feel like. Loosing a loved one is always tough. Loosing a loved on in the way you did… unbelievable. I cried when you told his story in a post. It’s truly inspiring to hear your story of continued sobriety despite the huge loss. Reading your story helps me keep my sobriety today… thank you for being open and vulnerable, and sharing his story with us. 
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Thank you all for your words and kindness
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That’s a lot Sarahyab. Even with all the awareness you have been sharing and spreading, the reality of his picture up there…a lot. Sending much love and care. 
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