David Nielsen of Lead, S.D., checks the bloated stomach of his son, Taylor Nielsen, on March 27, 2024, at Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Neb. Get South Dakota stories Sign up for an email summary on most weekdays that links to the full story. Taylor Nielsen and his dad, David Nielsen (background), both of Lead, S.D., fly fish on July 7, 2024, in the Black Hills of South Dakota. 1-800-662-HELP (4357)• Alcoholics Anonymous (aa.org)• Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL) support group palgroup.orgBehind the storyMegan Luther is a freelance investigative reporter for South Dakota News Watch, based in Mitchell, South Dakota. Luther stays at a cabin next to David Nielsen in the Black Hills and started speaking with him and Taylor Nielsen earlier this year about sharing his story.