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Posted by Cass on August 8, 2004, at 23:10:11
Hi everyone,
Thanks to all of you who offered your support to me after a friend of mine committed suicide. Today was the first Sunday church service since he died, and it was very strange to look around the meeting hall and realize I would never, ever see him there again. I think I was in shock the first 3 days after learning he died, but after that I started talking about it and crying, and I have started to deal with it. Although it's still very painful. I wish so much that he was still here. It's agony to know that a sensitive, kind person suffered in silence and killed himself in desperation. I hope he didn't feel alone, but I know he must have.
He had so much going for him. What a presence he was. He was a creative, vibrant force. It's over now. Very few people around me know that I have been very close to suicide myself. I wouldn't tell most of them because it would traumatize them. Seeing the devastation of a suicide makes me resolve to try to find solutions if I ever become severely depressed again. I don't judge him. I'm sure he tried his best, but the pain of his suicide is profound.
Posted by octopusprime on August 9, 2004, at 0:16:19
In reply to Recovering from friends suicide *possible trigger*, posted by Cass on August 8, 2004, at 23:10:11
((cass))
thanks for posting that. you are so strong and you show so much insight and compassion. i hope you never forget your fallen friend, and that he may continue to inspire you to live another day.
be well.
Posted by 64bowtie on August 9, 2004, at 7:27:18
In reply to Recovering from friends suicide *possible trigger*, posted by Cass on August 8, 2004, at 23:10:11
((( ((( (((Cass))) ))) ))),
If there is anything you need, let us (me) know. Its OK to continue to talk to him. That part of you that was him is still here.....
Rod
Posted by JenStar on August 9, 2004, at 11:39:17
In reply to Recovering from friends suicide *possible trigger*, posted by Cass on August 8, 2004, at 23:10:11
I'm so glad to hear you say that you have new resolve never to do what he did. You're very strong to pick out something affirming from such a sad situation.
Is there a grief counselor or T you could talk to, special session, to help deal with the pain of his death?
Thinking of you...
Jenstar
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