A Little Closer to Me: The Story of Shane Howe
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- čas přidán 19. 06. 2021
- Hello! Thanks for your interest in “A Little Closer to Me.” I’m Renata Leone, the filmmaker. This film is a brief peek into the life of my son Shane, a beautiful, talented, troubled boy.
If you too are struggling with depression and/or addiction, or you know someone who you think needs help, here are some valuable resources.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
www.thetrevorproject.org 1-866-488-7386
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
www.samhsa.gov
adaa.org. (Anxiety and Depression Association of America)
mhanational.org (Mental Health America)
nami.org (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
drugfree.org (Partnership to End Addiction)
On a lighter note, Shane was a gifted musician and composer. All of the music in the film (unless otherwise noted) was composed by him. Please visit his page at shanehowe.bandcamp.com to listen, download and share his music.
If you’d like to reach out to me after viewing the film, please email me at balladofshane@gmail.com
Thank you so much!
I loved that boy so deeply. I say boy because as I grow older, it becomes clearer that he was just a child. I idolized him. He was my big brother. Losing him was worse than all the consequences of my own mistakes put together. I want him back. Everytime I think about him, I can't believe I have to live in a world without him. I'm so sorry Renata. Thank you for making this. It brings me a little closer to him whenever I watch it.
Renata, this is Mara from next door on Parkway Terrace. I just wanted to say that this was so beautifully made. Babysitting Shane, I remember him as such a fun and bright light and I'm so sorry for what he and your family went through. Thank you for this insightful and beautiful tribute, it truly can happen to anyone and Shane was lucky to have such loving parents ❤
Tonight I watched again, this time with my daughter. Suddenly I got a flood of information about a friend of hers from high school who has struggled with addiction. Sounds like she has had no idea what to do. Good news is that she has opened up. It's a first step. Thanks Renata.
Hi there, sorry for the late reply. I'm so happy this film encouraged your daughter to share her friend's problem with you. If the girl's parents don't know where to turn, pls share this video with them. Hopefully they can use some of these resources I have noted above. My heartfelt wishes go out to the family. NEVER GIVE UP! ♥️
Thank you so much for making this. This is something everyone should see. Shane will hold a very important place in so many hearts forever.
Hi Sarah, sorry for the late reply--I haven't checked on the comments in a while. Thanks for watching the film! I hope it brought back some GOOD memories for you. I hope you are doing well. I would have reached out to you, but I didn't know your last name, so I'm glad you somehow found this. Best to you always. ♥️
@@inhonorofshane1490 that’s okay, I apologize for my late reply as well. I’ll always cherish my time with Shane. I hope you are doing well also ❤️I was not sure how to reach out to you either but I’m glad I found this and was able to revisit old memories. It truly is wonderful, for educational purposes and to honor his life. I wish you the best as well; Shane will always be in my heart.
Oh Renata--what a beautiful tribute to such a warm and loving boy. I remember him fondly and this film brought me closer to who he really was. This is a moving and poignant portrait of the progression of the disease of addiction. Such an important film that should be seen by as many kids as possible. I want for kids to see the signs of addiction, the feelings that lead to addiction and the struggle to not want the high. I am heartbroken for you. You did everything a parent could possibly do. Your honesty with him and your constant support is so inspiring and so very real. Thank you for sharing the most painful experience of your life with all of us so that we can go forward with the knowledge that we need, as teachers, to see the signs , too. I pray you have found this process of making the film cathartic and that it has brought you some peace. Much love to all of you. ~Phyllis
Hello, and thank you for your kind and thoughtful comments. Yes, I just felt I had to tell Shane's story, not only for my own sake, but in case one other person out there could learn from our experience. Be well. : )
What a beautiful tribute to our bright, beautiful talented boy. Taken too soon, we miss him every day. From the comments I have heard from my friends this movie has already helped many people. I'm sure it will go on to help many more. And btw you are one fierce lady! Did you know that? ❤️❤️❤️