LowerSouth
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I recently went to a funeral for a 30 year old man.
An estranged father of three young children.
Since leaving school he had held down several jobs, married and generally blended into society.He did however struggle for many years with alcohol addiction, which for the last couple of years led him to homelessness, sofa surfing and living in hostels in Oxford.
He was recently allocated a new 1 bed property and the future held some hope, but unfortunately,despite family support, he felt isolated and alone .
His story, although complicated by addiction,is not uncommon.
Seemingly happy young men, do not feel able to share there feelings of despair and desperation.
This tune was played at the funeral.
The words and sentiment are both poignant and powerful “Would anyone care “
An estranged father of three young children.
Since leaving school he had held down several jobs, married and generally blended into society.He did however struggle for many years with alcohol addiction, which for the last couple of years led him to homelessness, sofa surfing and living in hostels in Oxford.
He was recently allocated a new 1 bed property and the future held some hope, but unfortunately,despite family support, he felt isolated and alone .
His story, although complicated by addiction,is not uncommon.
Seemingly happy young men, do not feel able to share there feelings of despair and desperation.
This tune was played at the funeral.
The words and sentiment are both poignant and powerful “Would anyone care “