Great article Kim.

As a sober person who is immersed in the sober/recovery world, I looked to him and his perspective quite often.

Not as an "idol” but as a voice on the fringe that was testing the boundaries and the old paradigms. Even when I might disagree with him, I admired his pioneering spirit.

But I agree with every word of your article.

I once attended a 25-year "sober" anniversary of a friend, only to have that same friend break down and confide in me the next day the scope of his sex addiction--while still being married.

Like you, I don't WANT to believe these allegations against Brand. But do they shock me? No. Not at all.