I should really add that my dad who was born in 66 so had me at 20 died a drug addict methadone habit and was in terrible health.
He had a massive scar across his neck which he was lucky to survive an amazing man who showed empathy and kindness to me in equal measure I truly believe he was a victim of circumstance.
He spoke about the cumbie everytime I met him he couldn't let go of the past.
I'd add that there can be a lot of sneering towards ppl like this but unless you've grown up in an environment like he did and to a lesser extent I did its difficult to comprehend life as it was. |