I appreciate the level of honesty, care, and concern in this piece, Reece. The thing that hangs in the background, not showing its face is always a hard one to live with. I agree with Jenny's comment here about, "gathering wood."

There is not one of us alive without a few ghosts in our closets. It's part of this life.

I sincerely hope that perhaps putting it out there in this form allows you a bit of distance, a bit of solace.

My heart to you, my friend.