I must take issue with Mr. Rueter’s disturbing and somewhat pompous response regarding the road to recovery that Kevin Junior has chosen to travel [Letters, January 26].
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Mr. Rueter’s condescending letter to the Reader was absent of any human compassion, empathy, or intellectual insight into the complexities regarding substance abuse, especially with persons such as Kevin who are dually diagnosed with depression. Had Kevin been challenged with a more “acceptable” disease such as chronic diabetes, I’m certain that Mr. Rueter would reconsider his subjective and naive view of what disease is worthy of his time and attention.
I spoke to Kevin at the reunion show. He appeared excited, healthy, and happy and was in good spirits. He also gave me a hug (all 115 pounds of his frame), and I provided him a gift, which subject matter shall remain between he and I. By the way, the Chamber Strings performed the best show that I’ve ever attended during their career.
Evanston
