Hi Duncan,

I hear your pain--you have a lot of defenses, but admit that they exist and that you try to escape by getting high.

Alcohol was my BEST friend and only true love for a long time-then the day came I knew it would only pave the way to death, and that I needed help to face my life and my past. SO I asked for help and found people I could trust who were safe and offered a real way out. They were examples of people in recovery and healing.

I hope you can know that this is possible and it is better than isolating and numbing. I know that you have more to offer and more to live, I am here for you.

Always, man.

Your brother,

Jamie