Thanks everyone.

Very, very emotional trip. Back in NY.

Had some strong conversations with my mom. She apologized for not being there this past year. I was strong. She went through a year's worth of her shopaholism and sent us home with loads of stuff which was a bit tough for D21 because she just saw all the money my mom had spent and couldn't help but think of college tuition---still $6k short.

Matt is dying. There's no other way to put it. D21 saw it and said he won't be here much longer. The three of us that saw him were overwhelmed at how his disease has progressed. I can't express the sadness.

I'm glad D12 didn't see him.

He essentially gave up his rights to her in court. The judge quizzed him over and over... "You realize what you are doing?"

I texted and begged him to get help. Horrific is maybe the best way to describe his appearance. Looks 20 years older than he is.

The sadness is more than I can say.


"You know, it's times like these when I realize what a superhero I am." Tony Stark/Iron Man

“Focus on what you can do, then do it with all your heart.” Lois Wilson