mereggie is the true story of Reggie Macdonald (1966-2006).
In early December 2005, Reggie left home, while under the apparent effect of crystal meth and disappeared, and despite a country wide search could not be found.
Reggie led a troubled life dealing with drug addiction and the lingering effects on his personal and professional life. Shortly after he disappeared, his family found hundreds of pages of his writings which shed light on his struggles. Reggie had hoped to become a writer and that his life story would have a positive impact on someone, and so with this site, we present his writings.
Read the writing called "Methadone", which describes the awful existence of a heroin addict on methadone. If this doesn't want to make you avoid drugs, then I am suprised. For more harrowing tales that might lead one to avoid drugs, read the "Iceland", "Kidnapped! (by the Hells Angels)", and other readings.
If you are intrigued, read on - you can start with Reg's intro to his story .... more details will be added over the next few months ...
NOTE: While Reg was very articulate and a very good writer, at times his perspective is very harsh, most likely affected by his addiction. We hope that his writings are viewed in that context, as the views Reg often expressed are not the views of his family.
COMING THIS YEAR
Music - this was a major influence and interest in Reg's life, and I'll be creating a section on his prolific interest in heavy metal and related music. He also was a self-taught guitarist (I know as he used torment me with Black Sabbath music, over and over ...)
The Shed - this former girl's playhouse became the hangout for Reg and his friends. It was the most frequented location of Reg and his friends on just about any weekend during their high school years.
RECENT UPDATES
Encounter with Insanity - Reg's crazy landlord - Added 5/18. - Reg's acount of the Kidnapping - 5/18.
- Reg misses Dr. appointment and is forced to do 2 urine tests - 5/18.
- Sleepy Hollow Menu (i.e. Slop List) - 5/18. See what they feed prisoners.
- Letter to New Brunswick Ombudsman on Sleepy Hollow conditions - 5/18
- Foothold on Antarctica - Added 4/23. This is a family video on Youtube. Not featuring Reggie, but it does have Reg's dad, who was on this trip to the Antarctic with Sir Edmund Hillary, who was the first to climb Mt. Everest.
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