Nashville mayors son dies of apparent overdose
Source: Washington Post
The only child of Nashville Mayor Megan Barry — whom her office described as “a kind soul full of life” — has died of an apparent drug overdose, and she asked for privacy as she and her husband face life “without his laughter and love.”
The office released a statement Sunday from Barry and her husband, Bruce, saying Max Barry, 22, died Saturday night in Denver.
“Early this morning, we received news that no parents should ever have to hear,” the couple said. “Our son Max suffered from an overdose and passed away. We cannot begin to describe the pain and heartbreak that comes with losing our only child. Our son was a kind soul full of life and love for his family and friends.”
Max Barry graduated in June from the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Wash.
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that's a terrible thing to happen.
Wish there was an easy solution to the problems, but it seems like in the end it ultimately comes down to the person themselves. Although, our system's method of "dealing" with drug addictions only make it worse and destroy people's lives even more.
Only 22 years old. 
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