Oh friend, I am SO sorry to hear this. Suicide causes so many emotions, it is so much more challenging to deal with than any other death (in my opinion). It is so sudden and confusing and breaks your heart into a million peaces. Know that we are here for you and are surrounding you with love and support.
Thank you so very much for this. I am feeling more raw and emotional than I did when my grandmother died a couple years ago. I feel as though in that situation I was able to gradually let go and slowly grieve even before she was gone (she had Alzheimer's so it was a very slow process). But this was just fast and hard and awful. A couple of weeks ago, I saw my friend and gave her a huge hug and she was so encouraging about my injury and physical therapy. And now she's just gone in a moment.
Thank you for validating how broken I feel right now. I needed that.
It's so true, though. I have had a couple of friends who commit suicide and it is so sudden and final and leaves those grieving so confused, angry, sad, and questioning so much. It is truly heartbreaking for those left behind because of the suddenness.
I am so sorry, it is really tough and I am thinking of you.
I'm sorry wambam. Suicide is so hard to take in. Your emotions will be everywhere and it's OK. Take all the time you need to grieve. We're coming up on two years for the suicide of my SIL and it's rough. There's days where I think, Oh we need to invite SIL to our house for a party or whatever, but then I remember I can't. Please take care of yourself and let yourself grieve this loss.
Love of my life baby boy born 11/11. One and done not by choice; 3 years of TTC yielded 4 MMC and 2 CPs, through 4 IUIs and 2 IVFs. Focusing on making the world a better place instead...and running.
My best friend is doing a weightlifting meet next month and was joking/talking to B about making cheer bows that match her weightlifting singlet. BFF made her first cheer bow today with teal for PTSD (B was a Navy veteran) and purple sparkly for suicide prevention. She's going to make them for some of the girls who knew B at the gym.
You better believe I'm wearing that damn bow for Charleston.
Post by emilyinchile on Sept 2, 2015 20:22:12 GMT -5
I'm so sorry, honey. I hope you find some peace, but I know that it will take a while for that to happen. In the meantime, you know we're here for you.
The viewing is tomorrow with the funeral on Saturday. It's in Pennsylvania where she's from. I don't feel like this will be real and final for me unless I go. So I'm leaving tomorrow morning.
I am so sorry to hear this. One of DH's friends committed suicide and I can understand how very difficult it is for the survivors. My uncle also took his life when I was very young. I hope you find some peace.