Scott Eveloff from Kansas is dad to Andrew, who sadly died six years ago. Andrew was given a year to live as a baby but he s told Metro.co.uk his son cheated death many times in his 24 years.
During this time of trauma, Burnett knew enough to trust the process. The emotional pain we feel when bad things happen is like the swelling we get after an injury, he says.
ROGER LEWIS: Much of Perry s life has unfolded in clinics and rehab centres. I have spent upward of $7 million trying to get sober, he says, which is nearly more than I ve spent getting drunk.
According to psychology coach Lynne Dorling, there are eight positive character traits common to what she calls super agers . Resilience, curiosity and adaptability are just some of the qualities.