Commentary: I thought we had years to save my sister from addiction. It was already too late.

She really never had a chance, because I didn’t have the courage to face the truth.

The O'Connor family at Christmas, several years ago. (Family photo)

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By Kelly O'Connor | For The Washington Post

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