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Nov 2, 2023Liked by Devin Thorpe

Thank you for sharing such a raw reflection. Addiction is terrible however worse- is that our civilized society in a first-world country does not have as many resources and insurance coverage for mental health as we do for physical health. As a society, we have failed Matthew Perry and many others like him. Mental health facilities should be as rampant on our cities' street corners like kidney dialysis centers. We must do better. We can do better.

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That is such an important point! We did fail Matthew. Repeatedly. And millions more like him who suffer from the same disease!

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Matthew Perry's impact reaches beyond the screen, as he courageously shared his battle with addiction through his memoir. His openness and relatability serve as a beacon of hope, inspiring more conversations and understanding about addiction. In a world where so many are affected, he becomes a real-life superhero by potentially helping countless individuals on their path to recovery.

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