Tragedy

I read this story earlier today and couldn't help but be affected by it for hours, saddened by the realization that no matter how many friends and successes one has, there's often no buffer between yourself and the absolute rock bottom.

It's the story of Dr. Ramon Gabriel Torres, a hero and pioneer during the decade of American history when AIDS was considered a swift, cruel death sentence. He was wealthy, respected, handsome, accomplished... he seemed to have it all. And then, he lost it all, thanks in large part to crystal meth.

I'll let you read the rest of the story, here. It's a sad one, for sure.