I had a parallel life -- childhood abuse, fundamentalist upbringing, suicide attempt at 27. I was so angry when I woke up from that attempt in a hospital three days later, but after reading this letter, I know (at least in part) why: I have a responsibility to share that part of my story, too.<p>The hopelessness in this letter is something I've felt acutely in my life. Heck, MY last letter said roughly the same things.<p>I came so close to ending up like Bill. I'm sure lots of others out there are thinking about doing the same thing.<p>We have to figure out a better way to help one another.