Yes, there were signs. He always liked to drink. I thought it was just because we were young and socialized a lot.

He also drank a lot around his family and behaved very differently with them. In my opinion, they were a huge trigger in his downward spiral.

He had a difficult childhood and early adulthood. I underestimated the impact that had on his mental health.

Ultimately, you might not know for sure how troubled someone is. People are great at putting on a mask. I think it's about trusting your gut, asking questions and listening very carefully to the responses.