Karamo Brown Opens Up About His Son's Overdose for the First Time, Says He Was About to Lose His Son

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By Jo Anne Hubert , Parent Herald Oct 31, 05:41 am

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The talk show host reveals that he found his overdosing on the floor, and he really thought he was about to lose him.

In an exclusive clip from his talk show, Karamo, episode airing on Thursday, Karamo Brown opened up in public and vulnerably shared for the first time about his son Jason's drug overdose 2 years ago.

"Almost two years ago, I found my oldest son Jason, lying on the floor, dying from a drug overdose. And I was terrified. I was about to lose my son. I didn't know what to do. I was in shock," Brown addressed the audience emotionally.

The activist then turned to the camera to encourage everyone who is going through "this stuff" to seek help as there are a lot of people out there willing to give help and support.

Didn't know he was a father until his son was 10

Before the clip ended, the host called out to the audience if they wanted to meet his son, to which the crowd cheered.

Brown then invited Jason, 25, to join him on the stage, and asked him what he can remember of that dreadful day.

On Thursday's show, the world will see the father and son together, sharing about the unfortunate incident, Jason's drug use, what he remembers from that day and how he is now, People reported.

In an interview a month ago, Brown shared that he didn't know of his son until Jason was 10 years old.

He narrated that he came out as a proud, gay man when he was 16, not knowing that he got his ex-girlfriend preganant when he was 15.

The ex-girlfriend did not tell him. He just knew she moved away and never had any contact with her after, until 10 years later, a subpoena for child support arrived on his doorstep.

Initially, he was confused, angry, and "weirdly excited" to be a father, all at once.

Brown then took full custody of Jason, and stated that the getting to know his son progressed naturally.

Embraced fatherhood without hesitation

In the initial stages of Brown's fatherhood journey, he discovered that Jason has a half-brother, Chris. He then stepped out of the limelight and dedicated 10 years of his life as a social worker and adopted Chris to ensure that the family unit is kept together.

He credits the mother of his sons for supporting them in looking for the best ways to connect, and allowing him to support and co-parent with her in raising the kids.

Brown embraced fatherhood with zero hesitation, making their home " the perfect haven for his beautifully blended family," a priority.

When asked for a piece of advice from his experience being a dad, he shares to just take life one day at a time, never lose one's cool, and do as much listening as talking.

Parent.com expressed that observing Brown's authentic self on Queer Eye had exposed with so much clarity a "Southern gentleman's spirit" strengthened by a life full of challenges and purpose. A legacy that the host hopes will make an impact in his son's lives, reminding them to never give up on one's self and be good to the people around.