This is a topic that hits too close to home.....on December 9th,2004 I received that dreaded phone call at about 1:30 am from my mom...she called to tell me that my brother's oldest son had commit suicide in his college dorm ,upstate NY.
J. was only 18 yrs old. His mom, my brother...(his dad), his sister and baby brother and all of us were devastated beyond words. These are wounds that never quite heal...for those of us left behind to pick up all the pieces....its been the most difficult thing that my family has ever faced.
I'm sorry if sharing this most unfortunate tragedy is triggering....that is not my intent....I just want to help people to understand the rippling effect that suicide has.
I will venture to say that many of us on this site have at least thought about suicide....but we come to realize that not only are we hurting those who love and care for but it would be irreversible... no turning back.
Take good care of you and never be afraid to reach out!!