I did write this in an emotional vacuum; it was a long 12 hour, Saturday night pm shift in the NICU with a few especially sad cases and outcomes. That being said, I appreciate your kindness and honesty. I agree and saw this to be an issue early on, as far as the subject matter and the "mansplaining" and "insensitivity" towards the mother. And I agree. I was mad at these mother's (and probably a few issues with my own)....and you nailed it. If I want more universal appeal, have the mother and child fight this addiction together....perhaps a two way conversation that offers a bit more hope and a lot less blame. Or maybe leave it for that nuanced audience who may just need it raw and in their face.... and who may choose a different path.
I think most everyone will agree that it's brutal and should be toned down and perhaps I should show more sympathy for the mother. Today, 30 years after the initial write, I agree.
I appreciate ya, Rob.

Thank you, brother.

Write on, Man,
Michael W. Brown, f.k.a. "bluesriff"

"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others."
Mahatma Gandhi