Received another e-mail yesterday from Tracey, the subject of today's column.

First, I would simply like to say "Thank you" for taking the time to listen to my story. It felt good to just vent a little, cry a lot, and just let my voice be heard. I'd also like you to know that I didn't want you to get the impression that I look at myself as an innocent victim, totally blameless in the mess that my daughter unwittingly found herself in.
I realize that I enabled David for much of the things that he did, simply because I chose to ignore what were, now, obvious signs that he needed help. But as I told you, I just wanted to have an intact family unit that lived the American dream the way I saw it. I really would like David to get the drug counseling that he clearly needs, and family counseling for all of us, especially our daughter, whose memories of good "mommy and daddy" times are so few and far between. Unfortunately, all of the drug treatment programs that I have been able to find through the court system serve non-violent offenders, which he is certainly not. I am working as hard as I can to help David become a better man-for himself and for our daughter. It is sad that most of the people that you write about are the ones who are least likely to read your articles. But maybe someone who is in a position to help one of these men will read it and help make a difference. I am fighting, Dan. Fighting to save my child and her relationship with her father. Hopefully, we will all win in the end.