After my brother's death, guilt haunted me. Until I went back to where he died | Lynne Wallis
Briefly

Stephen's descent into drug addiction began in south-east London in 1969, escalating from cannabis to LSD to heroin, ultimately leading to his tragic death.
His antics often made the local papers, especially when he stripped naked during a bad acid trip, believing himself to be in a prisoner-of-war camp.
In and out of rehab and young offender institutions, Stephen's addiction ultimately won, resulting in his death at the young age of 24.
The family's shame and guilt left haunting questions: Was it my fault he was unhappy? Why didn't I talk to him more?
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