Thank you for all your comments. I will get back to answer them in time. I heard yesterday that the younger brother of my son's best friend from school days took his own life this week. That puts things in perspective - we have no problems at all by comparison. His parents are the loveliest people and must be in hell right now.
This is one of the tragedies of our time, and I really don't know how families and friends cope with it. As you say, it puts everything else into perspective.
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ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear the sad news about the younger brother of you son's best friends. One can only imagine what his parents and brother are going through. As you say it does put thngs in perspective.
ReplyDeleteBB you put it so well. What must they be feeling right now - and what must have led to a young man getting to that stage with his life. It doesn't bear thinking about.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you at this time xx
ReplyDeleteThank you all. I am still on the verge of tears every time I think about it. On the cusp of his adult life with such a future in front of him.
ReplyDeleteTam persuaded me to go for a walk up around Carreg Cennen Castle, and that helped me get in a better place in my head and eased my Sciatica too (as did scrubbing the hall floor on my hands and knees this morning). Photos will follow.
We managed to get the right sort of card to send to our friends. The words to write in it will be hard to find.
Had to send a condolence myself to friends for this kind of situation--all I wrote was, "There are no words. Just sending my love." Because, truly, what can one say in the face of such a tragedy.
DeleteI am reminded of the loss of my young nephew who took his life 4 years ago, such a sad loss of a young life. My heart goes out to the family and friends sincere condolences.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear of your nephew's death. Such a waste of another wonderful young man. Thank you for your kind words.
DeleteSad to hear of such a terrible loss. I can't even begin to imagine what the parents are going through. Take Care!
ReplyDeleteSad to hear of such a terrible loss. I can't even begin to imagine what the parents are going through. Take Care!
ReplyDeleteThank you Judy.
DeleteMy first husband took his own life in in February 10th in the year 2000. My two children and I went through a very rough time. Brain chemistry is a very fragile thing and he had everything to live for, not least us and the life we had built together. We were married for 25 years.
ReplyDeleteOh my dear, I am so sorry to read this. As you say, brain chemistry is so fragile - I get the occasional black day, but to fall into the pit of despair where there seems no way out must be dire. I am glad that you found happiness again.
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