RE: Today, a stranger touched my life...

Hmmmm... not too many these days...

I think mos people are too afraid of the grit and pain of a struggle like that.

Yes. Just validating and caring can keep a person live and keeping on!

Just to warn you that addiction makes people really dishonest. They lie to cover their using all of the time. Also hardly their fault as the shame around addiction is immense.

I know how empathetic and sensitive you are so just keep some distance and take of you, please.

If you do decide to stop and talk to him again and need guidance feel free to reach out. I have a decent amount of experience with addiction. But he should probably get some grief counseling as well by the sound of things.

Take care of you, gentle soul. Sending love ❤️