Andrea and Paul Haynes shared their tragic ordeal on A Current Affair, recounting their daughter Esra’s death at 13 due to chroming, a deadly social media trend. Esra, a lively athlete, suffered a cardiac arrest after inhaling aerosol deodorant during a sleepover, resulting in irreversible brain damage.
The devastated family now advocates for awareness about chroming’s dangers. Paul stresses the importance of open conversations between parents and children to prevent such tragedies, admitting their own lack of prior knowledge about the trend. He says, “We didn’t know what chroming was. We didn’t know the dangers.”
Chroming, responsible for numerous global deaths since 2009, poses serious risks including seizures and organ failure. Despite their grief, the Hayneses aim to prevent similar pain by raising awareness and pushing for preventive measures.
Esra’s story highlights the urgent need to address harmful youth trends and underscores the vital role of parental guidance in safeguarding children’s well-being.
