[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by eweissenbach

Wow, judgemental much? Maybe he is a low life and maybe the parents are supporting his bad habits. Or. Maybe he was in an accident, was over medicated by his healthcare providers, became hooked, was kicked out by his wife and his parents took him in so he could get clean because he has always been a good person and they love him unconditionally. We really don't know the circumstances and it could be any number of scenarios. I hope he gets clean and his parents get to see their love prevail, but if he doesn't deserve any sympathy, I hope he is locked up. In any case I, and we have no idea how we might react given similar circumstances.

Originally Posted by Marathon Man

Agree agree agree. Why people want to carry so much hatred in their hearts is just beyond me. Every time an under 55YO resident with a life problem is in the news, we see the same old comments. Some body starts a thread and others get on board.

And, let me add that perhaps a mental disorder is in play, not at all the fault of the parents or the child. Don't give sympathy if you don't want to, but I think there is enough heartache in that family that they don't need anyone to pile up on them.