Simon's story
`Five years ago I was injecting myself daily with heroin and crack cocaine. I was part of a terrible world which gave me a totally warped perception of everything. It was just like having an evil alter-ego. I urge you never to put your parents through this. So many young people make the same mistakes as Nick and I did and put their parents and wider family through hell.’
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When Nick died I made a vow to live the rest of my life with honesty and integrity. Today I genuinely couldn't be happier. I have a house, a good job, a wonderful partner and now a son of my own, too. I'm absolutely overwhelmed by the feeling of love and protectiveness I have towards James. Every time I look at him I think about what I'd be missing if I hadn't embraced real life again’.
Read articles from the press:
The Guardian - 19.05.07
Simon Mills and his twin, Nick, were soulmates. They lived in a little twin bubble, penetrated only occasionally by others. Then one day they discovered heroin ... and the bubble was burst + read article
The Mirror - 26/06/2007
As identical and inseparable twins, Nick and Simon Mills did everything together. Learning to ride their bikes without stabilisers. Playing tricks on confused teachers. Dating girls together.
And, together, they became heroin addicts. + read article
Mail On Sunday 23.08.08
I kicked my habit after heroin addiction killed my twin...now I'm going to be a dad + read article
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