Hi Cindy, thanks for your concerns. While I did set out to tell an engaging and entertaining story, it was never my intentions to glorify my action or come across as being impressive in any way. In fact, I'm pretty clear that these were very dangerous things I did that I did not enjoy doing and nobody should ever do them.

So why tell the story at all then? Well, this still happened to me. I can't undo it and it is dangerous and unhealthy to pretend it didn't happen.

This occurred during a period of my life I consider as 'active addiction'. I've sought help and have worked very hard to come out the other side. These stories I have are not regrets or shameful memories. They are a part of my life that has shaped the man I am today and I have no problem sharing them with anyone whose interested.

So, I know you might not agree, and I don't blame you, but being able to write about such 'sickening' events with a clear consiounce and honest approach with no self-seeking motivations is something an addict strives for.

Keep calling us out though. If nothing more than to spark dialog about difficult subjects. Maybe I am wrong. If that's the case, I'd love to find out why.