This was incredibly touching and hit really close to home for me. In the past year I lost my oldest friend (of 36 years) and his younger brother to overdose. I've watched many others struggle. Thank you for such a beautiful consideration of the depth of these pained individuals. They are more than their addiction and it's nice to see someone bring that out.
I am both glad that its relatable and sorry at the same time. Indeed, people are more than their vices, and it's near time that we learn that as human beings.