matilda123

Just got off the phone with my kid brother. His friend, a guy I've known since he was little, is dying in a hospital right now of liver failure. He is 41. A sobering reminder (in more ways than one)...

Dee74

I'm sorry for your brothers friend Matilda.

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matilda123

Thanks, Dee. This guy is smart and sassy with a crackerjack humor and a sweet, soft side that only a few of us lucky ones have gotten to see. He had a very successful business that he has now lost, apparently, due to his drinking. It is very sad...

Lancashire

My condolences Matilda

justinJustQuit

Sorry to hear that!

Soberwolf

Sorry for your brothers friend Matilda sending thoughts

strategery

I'm so sorry Matilda about your brother's friend. That is very sad.

Anna

My thoughts and prayers to your brother's friend and to your brother.

Della1968

So sorry. I will be thinking of you all. There but for the grace of God.....

venuscat

I'm sorry to hear that as well matilda.
Prayer's for your brother's friend, and for your brother.

matilda123

Thank you all. I will pass on your thoughts and prayers to him and my brother.

Just a quick story to give you a sense of this man. My brother had a very fancy, very formal wedding. After the first dance, family members and their partners were called to the dance floor. My partner at the time (and thankfully not my partner now) was nowhere to be found: turns out he was in the bar drinking shots and having a belligerent argument with one of my brother's groomsmen. There I was, sitting at the head table by myself, feeling completely humiliated.

This man, who hates formality for formality's sake and who I had never seen dance before (or since), wordlessly came up to me and asked me to dance.

Serenidad

Oh no! That's terrible! I know several alcoholics who have died of liver failure. Sooo sad. :-(

I'm very sorry to here this. :-(

JanieJ

That is sad news, Matilda

PaulinaPolitely

Much too young...the beast doesn't discriminate...

Prayers for his family and friends, and for peace for your brother's friend.

ShenzyT

So so sad Matilda.
This is an awful disease.
xx

SoberLeigh

What a sad story, Matilda. I will keep him and his loved ones in my prayers.

The reality of his 'story' is a poignant message to us to never give in, never give up.

Fly N Buy

Sorry for his pain and struggles.
Thank you for sharing this - you may have helped saved another.

May all find peace
Kind Regards

Altoids

How sad. And you are right, what a wake up story. Thank you for sharing. Sending love, hugs, peace and prayers to your brother, his friend and his loved one.