I was so sorry to read this Clayton.
That is so sad...
I know once we make it into the rooms we hear stories about things like this, but living through them is a very different experience. My small home group is still hurting after the death of a recovering addict this month, who passed away from a disease he got through his time in active addiction over 10 years ago. I don't even want to imagine what it will be like when one of the people in our group who hasn't gotten the message yet doesn't come back through the door. It's a very scary thought.
Thank you for reminding us of the nature of this disease -- cunning, baffling, powerful and deadly -- never to be taken lightly.
Big hugs and my condolences.