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A world of sadness.....

6/23/2015

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We received some heartbreaking news this past weekend.  A friend’s son committed suicide.  At this point the details are vague but what is there to know.  The bitter truth is that a beloved son is gone and his mother is broken; the details of the act are irrelevant.  There will be talk but we must remember that we can never measure another person's pain; know their inner turmoil.   

I never met Tracey as a man, but I met him as a small boy and I can clearly see his face when I close my eyes.    It’s a parent’s worst nightmare to bury a child. We would gladly go first to spare ourselves this anguish. 

I feel useless.  There is no comfort to offer, no amount of sympathy or I'm sorry will ease this  pain.  I can’t know how she feels, I can’t offer words of solace, words are hollow and without form, they can’t fill the black abyss.  

Some say those who kill themselves are selfish.  They don’t think of anyone but themselves.  I personally don’t believe this to be true.  We know nothing of another person’s pain. If they are suffering enough to contemplate leaving this mortal coil, how can it be selfish to want release, search for peace? One thing is for sure.  No matter how close our relationships are, we never truly know what is in another person’s heart or in their thoughts. 

Suicide leaves a painful imprint on those left behind.  They have to pick up the pieces and deal with the aftermath, ask questions that may not have answers, suffer the total and utter helplessness of an aching heart. There is now another glass in the world that will always remain half empty no matter how many tears pour into it.  



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margaret
6/24/2015 01:22:35 am

So sad when someone feels so lost and alone that suicide is the only way they see out.If we could only see the sadness and despair some people feel, perhaps we could help. Those left behind can never understand why. Hopefully they can at some point remember the good times and carry on.

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Deanna
6/24/2015 05:36:05 am

My brother committed suicide two years ago at the age of 39. Left behind a wife, three beautiful children and a lot of hurting family and friends. To this day I wonder what I should/could have done to help him so we wouldn't be without his wonderful smile. Time may heal but it takes a long, long time.

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Glenna
6/25/2015 09:36:48 pm

I lost my son when he was a baby and the pain of burying your child is unimaginable....my heart aches for her and the whole family....what can we do?, just be there, listen, hug and be her friend and no judgements....HUGS!

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