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Old Jul 15, 2010, 05:50 AM
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One of my students has committed suicide. He was a wonderful, funny, inspirational kid who lived with the demons that come with bipolar disorder.

I'm really hurting. This hits so close to home. I called and left a message for my t. This is really triggering for me.

Collin, you'll be missed.
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Old Jul 15, 2010, 06:00 AM
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((((((((((farmergirl))))))))))

I am sorry to hear about your student, and the triggers it has caused for you. I hope your T responds today.
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Old Jul 15, 2010, 06:06 AM
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Old Jul 15, 2010, 06:06 AM
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(((((((((((farmergirl)))))))))))))

I have known two people who have committed suicide - my uncle and an aquaintence - and the pain and endless unanswered questions of the people left behind is overwhelming. I'm so sorry.

I hope your T can provide you with some comfort.

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Old Jul 15, 2010, 06:08 AM
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OH NO!!! I am SO SO SORRY! (((( HUGS ))))
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Old Jul 15, 2010, 07:40 AM
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oh, chris, i'm so sorry .

my thoughts are with you, and collin's friends and family. i'll pray for strength for all of you to pull through this difficult time .
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Old Jul 15, 2010, 07:48 AM
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That is tragic news

Condolences to you, his family and the whole community.
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Old Jul 15, 2010, 07:52 AM
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I am so sorry!
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Old Jul 15, 2010, 08:46 AM
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One of my students has committed suicide. He was a wonderful, funny, inspirational kid who lived with the demons that come with bipolar disorder.
I often feel that if I respond with what I am thinking that it will be hijacking a thread with my concerns. I wonder if his being wonderful, funny, inspirational meant he felt so out of place in his society...
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Old Jul 15, 2010, 08:48 AM
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I am very sorry to hear this. The "if only" always crosses my mind.
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Old Jul 15, 2010, 09:00 AM
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Oh, farmergirl, I'm sorry for your loss and triggers! I hope your T can help you deal with this tragedy.
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Old Jul 15, 2010, 09:18 AM
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Farmergirl,

I am so very sorry to hear about Collin! This is terrible news. I hope you can get in touch with your t very soon.
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Old Jul 15, 2010, 09:27 AM
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I'm very sorry and sure you in extreme pain. Thinking of you xx
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Old Jul 15, 2010, 01:31 PM
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I am so sorry Farmergirl.

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Old Jul 15, 2010, 01:35 PM
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oh hon - my heart breaks

I am so sorry
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Old Jul 15, 2010, 02:40 PM
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oh god. That really is a tragedy. So sad.
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Old Jul 15, 2010, 02:48 PM
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I'm really sorry this happened.
You are in my thoughts along with your community.

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Old Jul 15, 2010, 04:45 PM
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I'm so sorry. I am thinking of his family, and of you and the others who cared so much about him.
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Old Jul 15, 2010, 10:09 PM
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*hugs to you*

im so sorry for your loss.

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Old Jul 15, 2010, 10:26 PM
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I'm at such a loss today. His brother wrote a letter to friends to be open about any struggles with bipolar disorder; do not be ashamed. I wanted to reply, but I didn't. I'm not really a friend of the family so I don't feel it's my place to intrude. I am angry that this disease takes so many lives. I'm sad about the loss of such a spirit.

My t and I played phone tag today and never did make direct contact. He told me he believes he has an opening tomorrow if I'd like to come in. I'm going to try in the morning to get in to see him.
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Old Jul 16, 2010, 04:38 AM
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i'm sorry, chris
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Old Jul 16, 2010, 06:19 AM
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Chris - I hope you can see T today. Still thinking of you.
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Old Aug 19, 2010, 07:46 PM
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Old Aug 19, 2010, 07:54 PM
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(((((((chris)))))))

ohhh, i'm so sorry for the loss of your student collin. please take gentle care of yourself.
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Old Aug 19, 2010, 08:26 PM
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(((farmergirl)))

My thoughts are with you.

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His brother wrote a letter to friends to be open about any struggles with bipolar disorder; do not be ashamed. I wanted to reply, but I didn't.
Maybe you could write that email now. Not necessarily to send, but for yourself and for your student.
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