Oh god. I shouldn't say this, but what an asshole to kill himself with his wife on the line. I understand PTSD and mental illness, but there is no excuse for trying to maximize your wife's pain.
My brother had many similar stories each time he came back from deployment. The stress of being over there can do awful things to people. I am so sorry for everyone involved.
Post by gretchenindisguise on Feb 10, 2013 23:11:07 GMT -5
Well shit fuck. I just don't even know what to say. other then shit fuck, because that's what this is and must have been what was going through his head when he thought this was a good idea. Just shit fuck.
I was widowed by suicide, although not quite in the same way---it's different for everyone. It's so difficult. Can you go to her? If you want some tips on what to do, I can suggest a few things that are helpful and not helpful.
You can call and just let it go to voicemail, although her voicemail may fill up. I'm so sorry for her loss.