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Today is our boy Zach’s birthday, and we try to celebrate his life. For most of his life, he brought so much joy and happiness to our extended family, our circle of friends, and his own group of friends. He had a quick wit and always made people laugh. I always watch our home videos on this day and then visit him at the cemetery, where he is finally at
Today is our boy Zach’s birthday, and we try to celebrate his life. For most of his life, he brought so much joy and happiness to our extended family, our circle of friends, and his own group of friends. He had a quick wit and always made people laugh. I always watch our home videos on this day and then visit him at the cemetery,
Kyle was a sweet, sensitive, affectionate little boy and continued to be into his teenage and adult years.
I want to open the eyes and hearts of those who have not experienced addiction or watched it demolish the lives of loved ones. I want to provide some form of encouragement to those who struggle with addiction. I want to shine a beacon of hope and community to the families and friends who love an addict.
I would give anything for a do over. To rewind time knowing what I know now. I would have held on tighter and never let him go.
