Doesnt mean I want them in my life. However, I found that things that boost your confidence and self esteem help you stay away from it. It is extremely addictive and will destroy your life. So I just admit that I do not have the answers. Know that you are loved, and that we all care about you. If youre saying to yourself Ahh.. But he never said so outright. We welcome your contributions so please create an account if you would like to collaborate with other editor's in helping to shape this website. Like I said, Ill pray for you and hopefully god will lift you up. you can find these new pics on the Instagram account called memoriesofdemri . She knew him off the drugs and on and had been there from the start. My daughter was actually a big reason why I fell into darkness because her mom was making my life miserable and it made me feel absolutely worthless and then I would get high bc then I wouldnt think about it. They have it, although I have not seen it in the display but I do have the paperwork from the curator. Then bring on the lying to hide it from everyone who loves you, bring on the HORRIBLE shame and actual disgust for yourself for turning into everything you had always looked down on or at least never thought youd become..a junkie. You are a survivor and your story is so important, especially to those that struggle xx, Hi Barbara, just wanted to share this video with you, just in case this photo in it is Demri http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlGZfqQzpvU. She is not, as widely but wrongly believed, the woman on the cover of Alice in Chainss album Dirt, released on September 29, 1992, that is model and actress Mariah O'Brien. She had her own connections for buying heroin and she could afford that, but it was LAYNES fault that she got sick b/c he hadnt bought her cotton before he left. I know it can be a struggle to help drug addicts. Demri died on Oct. 29th of 96 of a heroin overdose. Then my dad died n i lost it. The girl looks like her. But, success is no good, if theyre not here. She was an addict, just like Layne. The rest Yes, Jerry had a coke problem. Build your family tree online . I know youve lost several, so hard to take, but your only daughter was trying to teach unconditional love for everyone. Probably every home in America has it, so it would be easy to squire. The Koa story has her at Laynes place until about 8 days before she passed. Omg, those TIGHTS! Miss Layne so much. I guess Im looking at the wrong fb pages. I have always speculated that the girl he was referring to was her. They can seduce you and make you feel like nothing else can be as good to you. Remember life is short and so special..love your loved ones today because we might not have a tomorrow. I think at that point Jerry got pissed and tired of waiting around and did his own music. People just want to feel happiness again. Her zodiac star sign was Pisces. Apparently, he found that lasting love with Dem or did he? Feb 8, 2019 - Explore Ken Ferrell's board "Demri parrott" on Pinterest. But, I dont know of a court that would deny a parent power of attorney if they have a child on the brink of death. Xana here, just wanted to let you know the photo of Demri at friends was my photo and taken at my apt in Hollywood, she did not even know the people in the photo, they m,et about 5 min before I took the photo. Today. There is no magic cure.. but writing, journaling and even just talking about the ones you lots does help or at least it helped me. Thank you and I am sorry too just been very emotional lately with all going onno disrespect to this wonderful page or people. Endocarditis is the end result of shooting with dirty needles or sharing them. It happens a lot to drug addicts. It is not easy because our brain chemistry is so damaged its hard to live life again with out it. Also there is a pretty controversial youtuber whos channel is Freelee the Banana Girl, and she does cuss a lot lol, but her videos can definitely help. So crazy cool and I know youd agreeor I wouldnt of told my stories or shared your pictures. Beautiful, dedication, Demri, Demri Parrot, Picture, Pictures, Rest in Peace. I dont remember the exact story Lanegan told in Sing Backwards and Weep, but seems to me that after she got the pacemaker, she left the hospital (possible with an IV pole?) I will forever cherish our short time together. For all she claimed she wanted to be known as Demri, not Layne's girlfriend, she rode that and took whatever she could from it. . Ill try to sum this up as much as i can. Need to search harder for the better ones. Jerry started to stay away from Layne though. She still looked cheerful and pretty , https://m.facebook.com/photo.php/?fbid=375943654526117, https://m.facebook.com/photo.php/?fbid=375407361246413. *Please watch her video called What the Cancer Industry doesnt want YOU to know and her video called Terminal Brain Cancer Cured On Raw Food. He was dressed as a monster that night and no one recognized him. It was kept by a friend over the years, who had it in a box and it was in perfect condition. I was there through the 4 year battle and was in the hospital room when my mom had to make the painful dedication to end life support. The facts, and I will allow myself to speak of them as facts, as I have 100% trust in Barbaras descriptions and tellings, are staggering. Theres an interview with AIC from 1999 on RockLine (Im sure you know it) where Layne calls in, and at the end of the interview he mentions that theres a girl he was friends with that had turned into a freak. I made myself get over my stupid feelings for you because I had to, and when I did that I also got over my frustration with the fact that everytime I defended you I had to hide behind anonymity and lose credibility. But as a fan who collects all kinds of memorabilia, it is nice to have. Cotton Fever isnt from dirty cotton its from injecting a microscopic piece when you suction up the heroin thru it. I am not strong enough to deal with addicts bullshit anymore. I dont give a fuck if you fucking believe me or not, dude. Especially a timeless celebrity like Layne Staley who left behind such a powerful legacy of music that continues to be important to so many people. I know Mrs. Austin has lost more than Demri, may God Bless her, and Laynes mom has a grandchild, or grandchildren, by now. So, anyway, the point to me leaving a comment is to say that I just read Layne Staley, Born again by Adriana Rubio. God bless her mother, cause mine would have let me die without hospital stays. But I hope that you will. Barbara might be able to offer more insight, but I definitely get the vibe that Layne wanted to eventually get clean and have a family at some point in his future. I meant she never *tapped out* not tapped it Ugh! I will also never let you be forgotten as long as my heart beats.this website was made in memory of you, Layne and Rosheen..and now sadly, Mike too. "remembering Demri"..? How did her kids get so involved with drugs and addiction? Sparing the details, I ended up having a stupid fight with her about Layne. Otherwise its just another chain.. you cant go without. It is not that great. Great to see you on here. Addiction is no joke, I go to med school so I spend a lot of time in the hospital and its just awful what being addicted to something does to people. I will speak for us all in saying we hope you read this and change your minds. Layne Staley died aged 34 on April 5, 2002 due to an overdose, and his funeral was held at the same place he intended to marry Demri, Kiana Lodge on Bainbridge Island. Staley's physical appearance had become even worse than before: he had lost several teeth, his skin was sickly pale, and he was severely emaciated. She knew that, and she took full advantage of it. into dope deep at that point, and one time I saw her on the bus and she pulled up her shirt and showed me her scar from when she was on the hospital table and they had to massage her heart back to life. Id cook up some favorite foods like my scampi tacos, phad Thai, smoked chix green chili enchiladas, and Layne loved his pot roast meal and Demri Fettuccine. I was just wondering why couldnt you guys call the cops? I wish Demri had that same desire, to want to be an actress/model, who read books, studied acting. That would mean everything to me. Demri would be proud of you Later into the night i got worse and my organs started shutting down. I am an addict and have been for years. Kathleen, Im so sorry for your loss, I cant even imagine, but please know there are many of us who adore Layne & Demri. From what Ive read, she was disliked by many people in Laynes life (and vice versa) because they viewed her as a bad influence, and she knew this. Was she brought to this career choice based on struggles in her own life? Typos. You did so much for them. I need spell check! I remember also reading that Layne took Andys death badly. More about Demri Parrott edit Dating History # Rosheen Raugi OK, Ill stop now; I just wanted to write that to someone who understands, so thank you if you read this rambling mess. We need to find a way to unite and help our sons, daughters, friends, lovers, entertainers. Ive read about how Demris was stuck inside her home with the dealers waiting by her front door somewhere. Consider yourself having a friend in Iceland from now on. Thank you. Thank you for that! Every now and then Ill go through a phase where I read as much as I can about her, it never really feels like I know enough. This site https://icepicksandnukes.com/2011/12/16/setting-the-alice-in-chains-record-straight/ will let you fact check and their are some concert's where he talks pretty negative about her stealing and selling their equipment, etc. It is so scary and so serious. Laynes music has always spoke to me and I know a lot of it has to deal with how brutally honest he always was with his struggles. Im sure a lot of people would like to see a video of Demri. You are the only one on the internet who knows about those days, and any info on Demri, Layne, Chris, Andy, or others in the Seattle Grunge Scene would be appreciated. The first one who loved and protected Layne (Jerry had music, yeah a hundred guys did, but nobody had Laynes voice and it was amazing. So . Crazy. You have too many things left to do. Risk factors include intravenous drug use). . EVER. Rest in Peace our sweet angels. I know he was taking care of Layne and buying groceries and making sure he was eating and cared for. I often checked on my kids breathing when they were newborns. Barbara, Hi ~ and this: watch?v=LL29f0AehNI Thats where all the gangrene rumors started. Ive been thinking a lot lately about Andrew, Demri, Layne etc, because Im currently waiting for a bed to open up at a detox facility to hopefully help me kick this awful ten-year addiction to painkillers. xx. Im sorry, Layne. As I approach the 10year anniversary of the day I came home from work ( I bartended at Lindas the iconic dive bar on Seattles Capitol Hill) and discovered my sister dead in our apartment on Denny Ave N. Nobody can understand what a loss of a beloved can take from those left behind if they havent been there. I first read that on the findadeath.com forum many years ago maybe 06 or 07? Demri was born in Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington, in the United States of Americas Pacific Northwest. Thank you Ana and yes addiction destroys your body Thank you for bringing that up. That means 13 times she was clean. She had allegedly accepted that drugs would kill her, and so she continued to use. I dont think that her and Layne had a healthy relationship and I dont think it should be idealised. Im not totally sure when that started to change. Layne was tired of it and didnt want to do it anymore, and Jerry became very devious in his words and his actions. Heroin isnt a social drug that you experiment with. Layne and Demri were certainly worth knowing and there is so little about them out there. People dont seem to understand how much Demri suffered the last 2-1/2 years of her life spent mostly in hospital several times on life support given hours to live or that she didnt complain and was always more concerned about others than herself. Full name: Demri Lara Parrott Murphy Date of birth: February 22, 1969 Died: October 29, 1996 Age at death: 27 years old Parents: Kathleen Austin (mother) Dennis Wayne Dougherty (father), Stephen John Parrot (stepfather) Siblings: 4 (Devin C. Remme, Derek J.P. Murphy, David J.M. Although we miss them dearly, let this be a lesson to us all. I have never known Mike to lie and I knew him a long time. He is at rehab all drugs are drugs so I think he was right, besides why not. She also refused to take Laynes money, and had to make her own money herself. Hope to read some more posts soon. Thanks for all you are sharing. Demri Parrott passed away in October of 1996, one of the worst things to ever happen to Layne Staley. Hopefully its still like that because its important that addicts be able to call for help without worrying theyre gonna go to jail. Half of this sounds made up..this Koa girlJesus, what people do.. http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/archive/index.php?t-234414-p-11.html, Any comments about this? It tries to steal your life and the sparkle or energy that flows within us all. @ Eric: Nothing. A good portion of the stories accessible on the internet seem to take place around the release of Facelift, gathering info about the later years in much harder. (Back then we were still afraid of Aids and stuff and I dont mean Layne and Demri but others that came over. I wish they had suboxone and subutex available then instead of methadone clinics, I think it wouldve been easier on them. Just some random thoughts I had. She, like Layne, was very generous. I want to protect her from the despair, shame, guilt, pain, and the rest of the feelings that go hand in hand with drug addiction/mental illness. According to David de Solas book Alice in Chains: The Untold Story, it was love at first sight. After I moved out from Laynes, I didnt have much contact with Demri. Haha! She died on 29 October 1996 in Evergreen Hospital, Kirkland, Washington / Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington, USA at the age of 27. This is in response to what Liz said about Layne and Kurt, were they good friends? Read that on someones Pinterest. He is artistic, plays the drums and guitar, he has natural talent. AIC has always been a huge impact on me personally (and musically). Well I highly recommend it. Not a day goes by when I dont think of the both of them. There's a lot of information about Demri and interviews with family and friends. <3, Hi Barb I needed to reach out to one of Demris friends. At that point people were comparing the drugs as to why it was only him. Hey everyone, im a long time lurker but never have posted not sure why. They are blessed to have had a great friend in you who will tell their story and stick up for them so fiercely too. So right now and since june of 18 ive been sick as hell waiting to have my new valve replaced again. Demri had a cat, Sadie. I was somewhat envious of her because Layne always seemed to forgive her each time, and there is something TO that, but at the same time I felt I was right; she was making a mess of things and she was in big trouble. I think a book about your life that includes your friends and remembers them would be lovely. Anniversary of Dems passing & a note from her Mom, Darin Lamb One of Layne Staleys Best Friends. (I never knew about Demri until I discovered this site and got to know BarbaraI consider her a friend and thank her for putting this wonderful site together.). What a cute smile! He thought this meant she would quit and they could finally get married after a 3 year engagement. I dont update it much but sometimes I add to the pages more.. like I did this one recently. He went into rehab after that. Im just happy more people came out and started to share pictures of her. You lose the internet Susan bc you obviously dont give a shit about other people that have to concentrate on sobriety every day, work a full time job, pay bills, take care of kids, etc. When he came out, he assumed that she was asleep. Him and his girlfriend Demri both lived with me at the time. Things were mellow, Layne was doing really well. Im sorry that your friends made so many mistakes that caused them to lose their life. Prayers are with you at this Holiday time. I found the video I think but did not see any girl Thank you. He moved to the U District, to a condo right above this tavern called the Blue Moon. As for Mike Starr, if youre wondering, he was living in a crappy old apartment (same building that I used to live in,) with his father. Layne Staley died on April 5, 2002 due to an overdose. Hi Amber, I was shocked to see how much you have shared about Layne and Demris life. 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