bacchus Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 I normally wouldn't post anything like this to a forum. Nobody else involved is in OR so please bear with me and let me get this out.Last night, a good friend's son took his own life.Earlier this year, a desmohio member did the same and mostly the reaction was anger from everybody. But that was a peer...a person of my own generation. This was one of my generation's offspring. My friend's son.I cannot imagine what she is going through, and my grief for her and my own children, who played with her son growing up is so great, I can't begin to grieve for him. As a parent, I could not imagine losing one of my children and to have be becuase they took their own life?Most people who are left behind talk about how suicide is such a selfish act, but most people who are pushed that far feel it would be a relief to those left behind. Like pulling a band-aid off - it will hurt for a second, but be over before you know it, and the people left behind won't have this THING annoying them, dragging them down, not living up to their expectations, etc.. anymore.I wasn't able to be there for her today. I had my daughter and my ex went instead. Even after our divorce, we both have been able to maintain a close relationship with our mutual friend...I feel I let her down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaDoc Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 Sorry to hear this, hope you and esp your friend finds the stregth to overcome this, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idodishez Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 I dont know you, but thanks for sharing. Probably not the easiest thing to do. I will be saying a prayer for you, your friends, and their son Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirPsycho Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 I had a friend at work recently loose a daughter to suicide. It is very sad. I was a friend to Eric Huoston. I did not know what to say to my friend at work. It just seemed nothing I could say would help. The important thing is he knows I care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magifesq Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightRider Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 Wow. Sorry to hear. Best wishes to you, and your friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper_308 Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 Devastating! I'm sorry for your loss, and my thought and prayers are with the family. in hindsight, I wish people could pick up on the signs of early suicide thoughts, and get those people the help they need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomcat0403 Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 I just learned my cousin took his own life on tuesday, i never had a chance to meet him as he is estranged from my uncle, who i barely see anyways as well. I'm sorry for your loss and o completely understand how you feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jst2fst Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 Sorry for the loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 In a round about way( without going into a bunch of detail) I know how you feel. It's one of the worst feelings in the world. I don't know you but my thoughts and prayers go out to all those involved. If you need anything , the o.r family is here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reimbrandt Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 sorry to hear.... seems like many here can understand where you are. My best friend from high school lost his other son this past summer. yeah, said other... his youngest passed years ago due to the neglect of his mother. (long story) anyway, his son was driving on 55 in troy and just veered right into a telephone pole. theres speculation he did it on purpose but we'll really never know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curby Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 It seems to be happening more and more these days. My grandfather took his own life when my father was only 13. A good friend of mine from high school also took his. and just this past year, my wifes boss took his own in their parking lot.There are no easy words for that. My wife still struggles with her bosses death. they were close and she hates him now for it. Mainly because she pretty much lost her job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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