Simon’s anecdote is a tale of 21st-century Britain. He worked,he cared for his mother, he played by the rules. But when he fell, and there was no safety netSimon’s death certificate tidies away his life in a few terse official phrases. Date of death: 12 November 2017. Causes: “a) Fatty liver” and “b) Alcohol misuse”. No bureaucratic curiosity approximately how a 51-year-outmoded’s life came to be cut so short.
Which leaves his only brother,Dave, dealing with the grief and asking all the whys. Why did Simon die so young? Why did no one else try to help?Continue reading...
Source: guardian.co.uk