Australian parents Andrea and Paul Haynes shared their heartbreaking story on A Current Affair with Ally Langdon about losing their 13-year-old daughter, Esra, to a dangerous viral trend called chroming, which involves inhaling toxic chemicals to get high. Esra, a bright and talented athlete, tragically died after inhaling aerosol deodorant during a sleepover, leading to cardiac arrest and irreparable brain damage.

Despite the paramedics’ efforts, Esra was placed on life support, but after eight days, her parents had to make the devastating decision to turn off the machine. They described the profound pain of saying goodbye to their daughter, with Paul recalling how the family lay with her until the end.

Esra’s death has shattered her family and community, leaving them devastated. Unaware of chroming before it took their daughter’s life, Andrea and Paul are now determined to raise awareness about the deadly trend, urging parents to educate their children about its dangers. They believe open conversations at home could help prevent other families from experiencing such tragedy.

Chroming, responsible for multiple child deaths since 2009, remains a growing concern as it offers an immediate but deadly high. Paul emphasized the importance of parental awareness and communication, hoping their story can save other lives.