Scott Weiland’s Ex-Wife Writes Letter That Will Make You a Better Parent

Scott's ex writes, "If you're a parent not giving your best effort, all anyone asks is that you try just a little harder and don't give up." Her kids lost Scott Weiland long before we did.

'Don't Glorify This Tragedy'

Mary Forsberg is the mother of late singer Scott Weiland's teenage children, Noah, 15, and Lucy, 13. She wrote this with their help after his death on December 3rd. And it's been published in Rolling Stone magazine.

December 3rd, 2015 is not the day Scott Weiland died. It is the official day the public will use to mourn him, and it was the last day he could be propped up in front of a microphone for the financial benefit or enjoyment of others.

Why do I feel so connected to this man? I own every album. I've seen him in concert twice. I shook his hand once. But it feels deeper than 'fandom.'

Excerpt from letter in Rolling stone...

We don't want to downplay Scott's amazing talent, presence or his ability to light up any stage with brilliant electricity. So many people have been gracious enough to praise his gift. The music is here to stay. But at some point, someone needs to step up and point out that yes, this will happen again – because as a society we almost encourage it. We read awful show reviews, watch videos of artists falling down, unable to recall their lyrics streaming on a teleprompter just a few feet away. And then we click "add to cart" because what actually belongs in a hospital is now considered art.

Maybe it's because I love this man's voice.

Maybe it's because playing the Stone Temple Pilots song Plush on the radio in 1993 sounded amazing in between songs by Duran Duran and R. Kelly (call it a 'diamond in the rough' for this Pop DJ).

Maybe it's because it was clear to me that, inside Scott Weiland, was a very tortured soul.

I think that's it. We connected because of his art which made me feel close to him. I wished there was something I could've done to ease the pain, if only for a moment. Many moments can turn into a full day. Full days can turn into full freedom from pain. I would act accordingly for anyone I feel close to in situations like these.

The father in me hurts for his children after reading this letter.

...when he remarried, the children were replaced. They were not invited to his wedding; child support checks often never arrived. Our once sweet Catholic boy refused to watch the kids participate in Christmas Eve plays because he was now an atheist. They have never set foot into his house, and they can't remember the last time they saw him on a Father's Day. I don't share this with you to cast judgment, I do so because you most likely know at least one child in the same shoes.

You might know children going through something similar. If you do, you must read this entire letter. The end of the letter will tell you exactly what to do next.