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[quote=Anonymous]I don’t think you get it. My horribly abusive father abandoned us at age 15. My addict mother couldn’t cope and she was homeless at age 18. My twin brother were entirely on our own - no option to come back home, and as top flight NCAA competitors, we made the conscious choice not to do drugs or alcohol. I am glad you are successful but I would have looked at you in college as a kid with second chances by virtue of having supportive parents. I had necessity, you didn’t.

One thing has changed over the years. THC products have changed over the years with sky high concentrations. Cannabis induced psychoses is skyrocketing and it is irresponsible to view pot use today for anyone younger than 25 as benign. Yes, people with mental problems and CIP deserve care, of which there is a significant shortage. But to a sibling who didn’t make bad decisions, I can understand why she harbors anger. That doesn’t make her a bad human being. Her brother made choices which led to be taken care of by others. At 40! Not good for him and clearly an impact on his family.

My brother and became very successful both academically and career wise. If I chose to do drugs (a stupid thing because I was tested in competition), I can’t imagine begging my brother for help as he was raised in the same lousy situation. Our experience at age 15/16 to rely entirely on ourselves was extreme, but we had no choice. And yes I do consider myself lucky. [/quote]

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