Originally Posted by
Santa 
^ Yes I know. I'm not surprised. Just saddened by the waste.
Your story resonated completely with me and reminds me of my ex husband. So much potential, high achiever academically and in sport. Probably in the top 5% in our school that was going somewhere in life.
There were times he ended up in tents, but he is ok now, many years later. In public housing and a shell of a man, eventually developed disturbing mental problems and schizophrenia.
Life has so many twists and turns we could never anticipate or imagine just a few short years before. I admire you for being strong - it's hard to be detached when you cared deeply for this person and still do on one level.
It's confronting for kids to see the things that happen to their Father and for you too, I'm sure. Just wanted to thank you for sharing and understand even though you'd never go back, it's gut wrenching to see any human being do that to themself.