Amy Winehouse found dead

[anonymous]

Late last week my sister-in-law lost her father to alcoholism. A loving family. A well-enough-to-do family. Grandchildren. Friends. Nothing was enough for him to stop drinking. He moved away so as not to cause any more strife in their lives. We all loved him. We had to let him go.

I like the last line of Brianna's post about Terry McGovern. Sometimes the disease is so insidious, and sometimes people cannot conquer it. Can that monster be tamed? Not every time.

My brother has been sober going on 15 years. I am so happy he is around, in our lives. There but for the grace of God goes he.

I was saddened to hear about another young death. Being a celebrity and having a certain "schtick" does not mean inviting the disease in, does not mean welcoming it, does not mean wanting it.

My prayers to anyone affected by alcoholism, those fighting it, those who have succumbed, those who watch their loved one...helpless in helping.