I wish she could of figured it out before it was too late but the truth is.. very few do but the ones who can are super humans and should be extremely proud and share their stories of hope with the ones who havent gotten there yet. Addiction can change a persons priorities and also put huge dent in their moral compass even having children isnt enough for some addicts.. the one love that people cherish the most in their lives. I know this because Layne called me to make sure I was checking on her so I was around a lot. they're narcissists what fuck over and throw away everything good they have in their lives.. feel sorry for fuckers struggling to survive in the third world instead of overprivileged fucks who destroy themselves on drugs cos they're so obsessed with themselves and their inadequacies.. self-fulfilling prophecies.. gross.. when you really think about it. I have changed it though to allow 3 and I have posted the videos for you.. all you have to do is post the link and it will automatically post the embedded video. Yes, Laura very, very true you basically nailed it. Merry Christmas to you.
Layne Staley - Wikipedia Shadows of their former selves and it happens faster then you know unless youve seen it happen before then you know exactly what I mean. They didnt want people to be too scared to call them. But Demri did start using drugs again, and instead of asking her to leave, because then she would really be in trouble, Layne took a hike. It is an extremely powerful demon drug that can steal your life and your inner strength faster then youll have control of. I try to not let bad things that happen to me in life to drive me to get high. R.I.P. These are the last photos of Demri taken 8 weeks before her death. She goes into rehab and comes back to the car gets in and falls asleep while he runs errands. I hope that you get to write your own edition of a book about Demri and Layne. He just didnt tell anyone that he was leaving. It is heartbreaking and doesnt seem fair. Layne tried it, loved it. They both were on a downward spiral without a safety net. For life. Thank you for sharing. As a mother, I cannot imagine losing any of my kids. Your site is beautiful if I were computer literate I wouldve corrected the writer it is nice to set the record straight . I found this online, in case some of you havens seen it before. I took this picture with my web camera.. the picture was a photo copy taped to my wall.. She sometimes complained that she knew he was sleeping with other girls, but she also had relationships on the side too. Hopefully its still like that because its important that addicts be able to call for help without worrying theyre gonna go to jail. and yeah, Jerry writes beautiful music as well as Layne did..also, can someone confirm me if Layne did live with Mark Laneganfinding it a bit strange, dunno..ive read some of Lanegans interviews where it says that aroun 98 he mostly lived around L.A, just moved therewhatever, and by the way, Im also a big Nirvana fan, can you Barbara or someone here confirm me if Kurt Cobain was friends with Layne? Crazy. 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. Born Demri Lara Parrott on 22nd February, 1969 . Also I read somewhere that Layne wanted kids of his own is that true? At least, Layne came first. Makes me wonder whether genius will always, without exceptions, come with an enormous cost. Kathleens comment was left on one of my older posts.. so I just wanted to share it so that everyone would get a chance to readitbecause I know a lot of us love and respect Kathleena lot. Its just a bunch of musicians talking about the music scene in the Seattle and surrounding areas.Theres a tiny bit about Demri in it. I do know someone who read Mike Starr biography thing he did and said he really had tickets on himselfhe couldnt express enough how much women loved him. She was unconscious for two and a half hours before she finally got to hospital. That sucks! I know Demri got endocarditis as a result of heroin use, and all of the trouble that caused her. 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?) Do you know that the book about Mike Starr on Amazon is like $100 bucks? I dont think a lot of people understand how much damage it does. But I guess no matter how sick she was during her last year- she was still beautiful for sure, on the outside and on the inside. Like you said Barbara some things sound partially right. She was 4' 11" (150 cm) tall and weighed 100 lbs (45 kg) with a slim build. His body took a while to die, but his spirit lived on, as did Demris, after her passing.
Alice in Chains: The Untold Story - Layne Staley's final - guitarworld Again, another puzzle piece that helps to clarify who these wonderfully talented, beautiful, yet flawed human beings really were. This site is so beautiful, props to those who made it/run it! Makes me wonder about the beautiful pictures of Demri above, Id love to know when they were taken. Then my dad died n i lost it. Thank you Ana and yes addiction destroys your body Thank you for bringing that up. . Pinterest. Or Id get up and watch them sleep when they were breathing funny because I was afraid they could die and it wasn t going to happen on my watch. He obviously didnt have the strength. Every addict Ive read about has said the same thing. Jerry is one of the best melody writers ever, and Layne was a virtuoso vocalist and obviously his lyrics resonate with so many people. Demris Mom Kathleen Austin and Demris 2 dearest friends Cody, Mara and Fabiola 2010. He literally looked up to the sky and said, Thank you for this feeling., DAMON STEWART Right after the release of Facelift, Layne and I became roommates in Seattle. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); All text content on this website is copyrighted by Barbara Dearaujo Text and comments may NOT be reproduced on or offline with out permission.
Demri Parrott's Death, Mystery About Her Life And Layne Staley - JukeBugs Thanks for posting that. Yeah were gay, wanna join us? LOL! I know exactly what he was feeling like I felt it every day I had to go to work sick or living to get high. Enabling is just as bad as abandoning. But miraculously i stabilized and had open heart surgery to replace my valve..im so sorry this is so long but im not done yet. I know it sounds crazy but Im begging you to check it out. Heroin usually either ends in jail, life long opiate replacement programs like methadone or suboxone or death. Im her age, a Seattle native and recently lost my sister to heroin. I can say that Kathleen and Rosheens Moms know each other and leaned on each other during that tough time when they both lost their daughters. I decided to do a Google search on Demri and I actually found this page which is dedicated to her and Layne it has some poor quality copies of pictures that I actually posted of her like 5 years ago.. It's pretty obvious the person who wrote it didn't know her which became more . Yet, MM continued on til the day she died. We tried to before but couldnt really connect with Nancy- too much focus on Laynes addiction and Heroin, and yknow there was a lot more to those times than just that. Hope Im making sense. I hated that no one knew who she was. I do believe in suboxone if you just use it for a short period and then detox off. So anyways, yesterday I ran into so-and-so and blah blah blah. Thank you again, Layne. She would have made it clear when she was in a better place to do so, not while one is kicking. Pretty soon youre just doing it to feel normal and function and you dont even get high anymore or getting high gets harder to accomplish without having to do more then usual..and rarely can you even afford to get wellbut that is also how some addicts accidentally overdose..just trying to feel it or after theyve gotten clean for awhile..like after getting out of rehab, jail or detox and then they relapse and overdose because their tolerance has gone way down and they accidentally do too much.. Thats probably almost 80% of the reasons why an addict will overdose. She died last March. *sigh*. Haha! Look at her smile, too. Hey would call her to be around him and of course she would eventually relaps and hed kick her to the curb. Layne is one of my favorite musicians and as soon as I saw and read about Demri, its easy to see why she was loved by so many and still is! A little flower wild child girl who wont be never ever forgotten and will be for ever and for always loved and missed. So I just admit that I do not have the answers. Rosheen and Demri RIP Rosheen Raugi June 19th 1997 Rosheen was my best friend. My hope is people considering trying heroin or opiates in general just one time will read your story and Demris story and think twice. When he came back from tour he moved back in until the band went down to do Rock in Rio. 3 years ago | 67 notes #demri parrott #demri lara parrott #demri #layne staley #alice in chains #seattle grunge #seattle grunge scene #demri forever "Demri could communicate and socialize beyond her years. Demri Parrott was an American model. Youre a wonderful woman. Actually I was bothered by it though. Sorry I meant to say decision! It sucks that NOBODY commented other than the one person but most people are so busy they dont even know its Oct 29th. I would love to see them all again, Thank you Niki! After she died, in 96, it seemed like Layne went into a darker place. But, when you have someone over 6ft tall and weighing under 90 lbs, its time to step in. Christy the drug dealer lived behind the QFC and so did Paris. Finally, best of luck if you write a book Muself, I would love to produce a film documenting all of this. if you knew what junkies were like you wouldn't be romantising this shite. I just came across this site, and Im stilled to my core by the haunting beauty in these photos and the story of Demri and Layne, and so many others in her world. Thats probably the biggest lesson her legacy has taught me. Its quite ridiculous. I know we all hear this and we all have been told over and over to stay away from drugs but I wish I could drill it into kids heads who might consider trying it. Shes a vegan and follows raw till four which is like raw veganism but includes a cooked vegan meal at dinner time. A little history for those who do not already know.. Demri Lara Parrott was engaged to Layne Staley of Alice in Chains which was a very well known rock band in the 1990's but there is so much more to Demri.. she was an artist herself, a model and . He was like Laynes pimp, only he couldnt get Layne to work. Why do you think it is so hard to stop? Someone in his life thought that was enabling Layne and suggested Johnny move out.I cant remember who it was (maybe Nancy?) Demri was passionate about many things and excelled in art and theater.
The Story Behind the Last Photo of Layne Staley - Chaospin So sorry to hear about your Dad too and believe me I understand how easy it is to go back to the only thing we know made us numb again. She and Layne, and Rosheen, Mike and all the friends are together and laughing, having fun and taking care of us. I dont know. . David Lee Roth's opinion on Freddie Mercury and Queen Paul Stanley doesn't agree that Rock and Roll is dead I dont think you can get shorter from heroin abuse Im not sure though, from what I know the only way to actually get shorter is from getting old, and thats because you will slowly lose the cephalorraquid liquid thats between every vertebra (I dont know how to say that in english lol, the vertebras are the little bones that form the column), but maybe affected his posture like you said Liz still there are a whole bunch of other side and long term effects, Ive read that heroin is the most addictive opiate right after desomorphine (its like heroin little cousin only nastier), and its getting pretty big un Rusia, Ucrain, and starting to come to my country, too. I dont think they were good friends but they had used drugs together when their bands were playing at the same show in south america somewhere, if memory serves.and the ride home. When I was on dope I just didnt care and all that mattered was how I was going to get better or keep from being sick it wasnt even about getting high anymore because it would take $500 to vet high once for a couple of hours. 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. She was vacant, self-serving and morally bankrupt. FULL FILM: https://youtu.be/qMlLfrU5fjsAlice in Chains lineup throughout the Layne Staley era consisted of Layne Staley (87 - 98), Jerry Cantre. If I had been in that same situation, my own mother, who I love dearly, would not have been so loving. I wanted to also check in on you and see how youre doing with your recovery and your heart? Dealers came to them. Sounds like you are happy and settled now with your beautiful familyhave a good weekend xx, Barbara, Layne and Demri's relationship made me come to terms with the fact that some people in your life will just drill a hole in your head and insert themselves there and there's nothing you can do to ever get them out. His style was like no other. I can see where someone would think it was her if they did not know her personally.. you know how you could pick out your best friends from just a shadow or the back of their head well that is how I am as well and that is not her. Jerry did do some heroin but he was all about coke, girls, money and fame. I never thought much about the lyrics until, fast forward about 6 years, and I was on dope. Build your family tree online . Just saying! Its people like demri and Layne who would really make you think life was worth living. Feb 8, 2019 - Explore Ken Ferrell's board "Demri parrott" on Pinterest. I love you. I had an office in town and they kept bugging me to come over. Demri Lara Parrott Murphy (February 22nd 1969 October 29th 1996) was an American model, artist, and muse, and an amateur actress, girlfriend and later fiance of Alice in Chains singer Layne Staley. 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. I could go on for days with stories, but I wont. Late 96, Demri started backsliding and this was around when I finally met her. Hey everyone, im a long time lurker but never have posted not sure why. Layne and "Demri's" families have the right to mourn them with dignity and they have a right to remember their loved one's through very rose tinted glasses. Layne knew this and its why her passing just crippled him. Such a beautiful woman with so much life and soul in her. He told me that the first time he did it, he was exhausted and feeling like shit. I go to ER find out i have endocarditis again because after u get ur valve replaced it can EASILY get infected again. She also has Demris engagement ring that Layne gave her. I KNOWI just wanna try it onceBELIEVE ME I am not stupid it doesnt usually end up working out like that. I know this is an old ass post and comment but I agree, this post is weird as fuck. Hi Susan, my name is Layla and I saw your comment about your cancer situation. My mother overdosed and died 2 years before Layne. Are there any pictures of her last months of her life / heroin days? Ive always thought you were such an exotic beauty. Well I highly recommend it. Why wouldnt she stay with Layne, or anyone, always running, to and fro, even before she got sick? He found her like that, turned on the heating, drove home and did his laundry, leaving her in the car. Historical records matching Demri Parrott I never told anyone that I knew you and you used to tell me dont let it bother you. I also took the photo of Demri with the red white and blue tights on, I gave her the tights from my work Fantasy Unlimited, and we went to see our friend Pony and I think she and Pony dressed up then we took a few photos, this being one. It might have been here. Soon I heard he had passed on. He was already quite reclusive in 1996" The last time Demris mother, Kathleen Austin, saw Layne Staley, was in 1997. You are so missed. We all know parts of things, combined it all might make sense one day huh? But it did allow me to come over for several days and get things clean a tidy, although Demri was always a neat freak around me. There are records showing that she prostituted in her last years, however Im not sure that her family want this discussed. Im all up for experimenting with certain things with responsability but heroine, cocaine, meth and those kind of drugs are out of the question. Seeing posts pertaining to Andrew Wood, Xana and Mike was very pleasant too. Theyd have taken her by the arms, and said, Youve led a life that wouldve crushed a great number of people. However, I found that things that boost your confidence and self esteem help you stay away from it. Im confused. We all were our suing a buzz in those days and the idea was to just be careful. I remember I was shooting video for Nancy at one of those tributes five years ago -shooting man on the street interviews outside, and Mike pulled up in a limo and talked to some of us , and we chatted but he was high as a kite. Anyway sorry I could not be more helpful. Im on suboxone tho. Heroin becomes their lover, their mother, their friend. Jessica, not sure if you will get this its been awhile since you wrote it but I dont update this site very often anymore. Because it does and these beautiful people have created this place for dialogue. She showed me her belly button, and she goes, Look, I can make a cats butt! They didnt have it so they ordered one for me and thats what Ive been reading these last couple of weeks. I have some copies of her poetry. Beca, I just wanted to Thank you for your story. It tries to steal your life and the sparkle or energy that flows within us all. Thanks for the reply. What always stood out to me was her sense of self. And I have a life too. They can numb you from all the pain. 2. I hope you read this, it could really help you. Especially if youre their parents, siblings or children. It is around this point he cut her off financially so he was not supporting her addiction. I relapsed and used from april to june of 18. I guess its possible that he dated someone else for a short time in between but everybody knows that heroin addicts have major issues with impotency so its not like he was gonna be grinding away with someone else. It speaks volumes about this site that a guy sitting in his living room in Iceland in 2017, can read through it and feel as if he were a fly on the wall in all these parties and gatherings. On the Demri Parrott page you will be able to add and update factual information, post media and connect this topic to other topics on the website. Was she running scared? View the most popular Demri Parrott pix. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 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. A fascinating existence to say the least. Its been a doubt to me, because Ive also read in a lot of interviews from 97, 98, that Mark was already living in La because of rehab and stuff like that but sometimes would come to Seattle, although he moved to LA in 98but yeah, it might be possiblethanx again! Alright, I apologize then and I am very sorry to hear about what your going through. It was even sadder when we found out Mike Starr was the last to see him and saw that he was in troublebut Layne wouldnt let Mike call 911now hes dead, too. I do know for sure that he seemed shorter because his spine curved since he spent literally years in that position. Maybe Ill find a little peace now even without credibility, just like you always thought was possible. Not sure why I just havent.. never even held one in my hands or seen one on the shelves. It means so much to me. So im postive thats why Demri got so sick again after her heart surgery cause her new valve was so sensitive. if she had no association with Layne Staley you wouldn't give a fuck about her. Regarding kids I think Layne wanted to have a family. I am an addict and have been for years. It will take a different catalyst for every addict to finally take that leap off the cliff and get helpsome will need to be love bombed, some will need tough love jail is not the answer but ALL will need the help of people who understand them and wont judge them and a very strong and loving support system, also time away from their old friends, sometimes family and the places theyve used in is crucial and they all need to want it at least enough to try it one day and then hopefully one more day and they will need to learn new tools to cope with their new reality and how to live their new life clean without the old faithful emotional and physical buffer of opiates.