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Submitted by Chase Block on Tue, 08/10/2010 - 03:00.

My mom was smart, beautiful, caring – and hiding a secret. She used alcohol and sleeping pills to hide her depression. My dad is in recovery – 20 years -- and tried to help Mom help herself with counseling and AA. She refused to follow through. Despite her “happy face,” Mom spiraled lower. One of the times she was back with my stepdad Scott, Mom had a crisis. I was at Dad’s house when my brother called from Scott and Mom’s place, and he was freaking out. Dad and I raced to the house, and could hear Mom screaming before we w... Read Full Post

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