It gives me anxiety to the point like i feel there is a tie forcing in my neck like i was choking. My brother shot himself 13 months ago. My mother suffered a major heart attack after the news from the shock. Frank, I am so sorry for your losses. At one point I caught him being quite mean to my 7 lb dog. that ones important cuz I lost 30 pounds before I figured that one out. Hugs and prayers to you, I hope you found a support group. The last chat he suggested we should get together, but was vague. My brother hung himself on Jan 7, 2109, my heart if so filled with grief it is comsuming. Hopefully youll manage to settle yourself the way you need, too. My sister in law said for me to call my mom. We were the happiest we have been in our lives. Family we were so close and I cant deal with WHY, Marion Tenneson December 28, 2022 at 3:18 pm Reply, Please approve our story for publication; So sad, anyone who has looked after a loved one with mental illness or dementia will know how hard it is physically and mentally. We made so many unforgettable memories. He never experienced COVID, never got his license, never got a job, never watched Tom Brady get his 7th ring. Suicide leaves a terrible injury on those left behind. My partner took his life 8 months ago and my sister was there for support. There arent enough resources or even training for professionals on these matters. It has been over 3 years since I lost my baby brother to suicide. . Sometimes I feel like Im in a dream although wide awake and if I try really hard to wake up I can take it back. But in hindsight he was probably depressed and had some serious self esteem issues, very moody at times for long stretches. I just dont know how to get over my anger, stop blaming myself since I was the last person to see him alive, or just learn to be ok since there probably is no getting over really. He was the better person by far. Put off major decisions if you can. i can not believe this is real, i keep telling myself this is a nightmare that i need to wake up from we had so many plans that are gone he has 2 daugthers and he 2 my 2 under his wing as his own, why couldnt he at least think about them and ask for help? He knew you would drop everything and chose not to reach out. Carrie December 7, 2018 at 7:00 pm Reply, Its Dec 7th 2018. He had 7 weeks without anything at all If my mam hadn't just retired I honestly believe he would have killed himself. I spend quality time with my children, knowing that one day they will be remembering me. My only Son Sean died Mothers Day night or very early Monday morning. As a family we havent, and will Never be the same. Sometimes I tell myself whats the point of even trying getting better? Divorced for about 9 years she had re-married 6 years ago. The holidays are hard regardless after a loss, and I am sure this is only further complicated by the fact that it is the anniversary of when he took his life. I think it was caused by a sudden change in medication without proper medical supervision or care. It was all in the letter, every reason behind his suicide was a reason I gave him and I just wish Id never packed that bag. My husband of 22-years took his life in May 2019. The guilt I have is tremendous, part of me knows that he loves me and forgives, but the rest of my thoughts are so much loader. I am so heartbroken! My sincerest advice, seek out a good grief therapist if you have not already. Seven years ago, I thought the worst possible thing that could ever happen, happened. I cry when I ask myself why he did not call me when an incident happened in rehabinstead he went to what felt good and the sadness would endthis time permanentlybut my sadness may last a lifetimeI am so glad I have a great support team and my faith. And neither should you. I have experienced so much loss as I was 14 when I got pregnant and the love of my life died when I was 5 months pregnant. I came on this site looking for some sort of comfort. And he knew that. We must stay strong for us and for thier memory. So I turn to drugs. Isabelle Siegel July 26, 2022 at 6:09 pm Reply, Chris, I am so sorry to hear that youre going through this and that youre in such pain. He had so many cuts his arms were covered in blood, and he was crying. Stay strong buddy. I am grieving very differently than the other people in his life. I miss him so much, I can relate with you 100% if you ever need someone to talk to plz feel free to email me at [email protected], My 23 year old elder sister whom I loved the most in my life killed herself by suicide one month ago She was kind, loving, helpful, used to think about others happiness before her and was the best person in my life Life is just so hard after her for me and my whole familyI m just 19 but feel like ending my life too because that incident changed my life 360 degree I m depressed, guilty and all alone I feel I will never be happy in my life again and life has no meaning for me still for my family I wont do anything like this because they wont be able to take another shock The thing which hurts me the most is that to some extent I knew she was not ok due to her breakup and small family fights I tried to make her understand but it was not enough I should have understood her in better way She told no one in family but me and my cousin She used to say to me that I dont know if after your birthday I would be there or not but I didnt take it seriously and thought she is joking to tease me because she was so mature and so caring I thought she is elder than me and knows better this is not right and she killed her in the same month.. He always played with me for months but one day not knowingly was my last day seeing him and i was probably 5 or 6. My husband and I at 16 relinquished our son thru adoption. She knew that and still forgave me for everything. All in all, I ended up being disappointed and sat there thinking how ironic all of this was. Now, in the midst of my on journey through the wildness of grief, after the completion of suicide of my nephew this past Easter, Im now numb and know many of these truths will have new meaning in my life now and moving forward. I have 2 older sisters and our mom that also struggle with his death. Not having a job plays into this I believe also. this is my double edged sword, my catch 22: end myself to end my suffering/end myself to rid the guilt for deceiving this amazing person/rid myself because there lies no hope of my head getting better. I struggled to figure out what to take to heart, what to ignore, what to respect, when to hold him accountable. He had a hard family life, and now that I think more about this, maybe he needed love and affection from multiple girls because he wasnt secure in himself and didnt receive that kind of love at home. I now know that although I was there for him, I really wasnt. It's been a really rough day, but i'm making it through. He made work fun and motivated us. Know that there are support groups that can be helpful. This all is NOT your fault and you COULDNT have avoided it. We exchanged gifts and gave each other a huge hug before I left. Now I will say time will never heal this wound, I only have learned to navigate it better and to be an advocate. On the day of his birthday he and his friends had a place where they gathered on the river side in our home town, went there and lit up 22 candles . I realized that my oldest son chose to die too. Today, my mother who for decades wouldnt talk about it (even initially telling her 4 kids a lie about how he died) sent us a news article which was a profile on her life. i am soo so sorry. The hug.. it was a real hug, like she meant it.. literally the best hug I have ever felt.. We was very close. He didnt call me. Award-winning novelist, Rhonda Frankhouser, comes from a world of sadness and blessings. Alicia Jackson September 8, 2016 at 2:02 am Reply, On August 28th my boyfriend shot himself in the head in front of me. Expect setbacks. He said no one helps pedo's and that it would only make things worse. In grief, feelings of guilt, blame, regret, and rejection can be logical, but they can also defy all logic and reason. But, this is just so horrific, and the pain is so wrenching that its different, it just is. God bless everyone. Hi Louisa, I am so very sorry for your loss. .. With Gods help and my little family and few friends .. I have met so many people who know someone who died by suicide. My best friend died to suicide 4/1/19 due to child abuse. I cant help but think how did this happen to MY family? The f yous and I hate yous. I am not concerned for my life and what will happen to me or where I end up. What takes a person to that place. Once I learned of his death I was wrenched with questions and distress. Though there will always be unknowns here, but as an outside person reading your words, please know this does not read as something that you should carry guilt for. I know most of you are used to sayingcommitted suicide andyou certainly arent alone. I hope you can take at least a little bit of comfort in the fact that he died knowing you loved him. God bless everyone who has written here. It is all, admittedly, a work in progress. I ended up with a deep 4 stitch gash on the top of my head. I wish I had called, i always dayream what could have happened if i had called, i am always imagining things. She was like another grandmother to my 7 year old and thats also hard for me to handle. His habit went from drinking to smoking pot and pills. Ik hes looking over you where he is now , I'm not a professional, but I do know it's common to copy your siblings but to this degree? I feel like Im living a bad dream everyday. Outside of the group, TJ and I had beers about a half a dozen times and so did some of the others in the group get together with him on their own. God bless all of you! For some reason lately, I have been non stop crying over the death of my dad and everything he is missing out on. As of today, Im still confused of why he isnt around anymore. I dont know if it will work, but its all I can think of to do. I found my hero, on the floor of the garage, with a pistol. Although I am still in disbelief during some moments, as I think of his laugh and his smile and his permanent absence from our lives due to an impetuous, desperate choice he made that night, I am beginning to have better moments during the day. I wish it wasnt this way and we could be open and a acknowledge what is a tragic epidemic here in NZ. They sent someone to the house to speak with her and to assess whether they could 302 her. I think whats become kind of evident in many of the comments here is that each person has to identify what kind of language they feel most comfortable with when discussing their loved ones death. My heart hurts missing my baby brother. My grandmother and great-grandfather also died of suicide. My mom couldnt do itso I had to have a conversation.you never want to have with your mother. I will be thinking good thoughts and sending you all the love in the world right now. Insomnia and the overwhelming sadness day after day, some not able to function is no quality of life. Tears are the way we express emotions that words cant, im So broken even my tears dont know what to do. Take assurance that your pain will ease and it will become a bit easier with time. my only son was one of those 41,149 he died by suicide 09/28/13 from depression and compounded by substance abuse i miss him, Im so sorry Rose. Even though Im a stranger to the victim and her family, my initial reaction to the news was to think of all the ways it mightve been my fault or how I hadnt prevented it. Ive been on an emotional rollercoaster ever since. I just wanted to find help or anything similar sure you know you feel very Alone. He had been depressed and had emotional problems since he was very young and the problems were never addressed. My mother was one of the 41,149 suicides in 2013, and this blog had been a huge part of my healing. Ive been reading articles to help me process things. the head of the snake will be cut off, thus rendering the world of one less poisonous slither. It just hurts so bad. I care, and I dont even know you. I try to live just for the day, and focus on what I can do in that day, and not worry too much about the future. I had no idea he was depressed. Am I better ? Life will never be the same but we must go on and find reasons to live life and find happiness, even if that happiness is just for a moment. If children live with honesty, they learn truthfulness. I look back and think I missed so much. He was talking about how he was having thoughts that morning and I was going to go over to my parents house to help him, but he told me not to come. i will never know if there was a tumor that caused this or maybe his choice to end his life was a side-effect from the depression meds he was given. I will not stop until I fine the truth in what happened. He was 87. Ive stayed strong for my family but the feeling inside seems to only get worse. I am so sorry for your pain and loss. After a suicide death, as with any other type of death, the bereaved may seek to make sense of what happened. The police came in to inform us that she hanged herself in a homeless unit, her partner found her and they tried to revive her. I have never experienced suicide this closely before right next door. Much Love and light to you. I lost my wife on her second suicide attempt last year just before the pandemic hit. She had suffered from depression for years and a licensed RN one would think shed be the first to admit a problem, nope! Not even our parents. My husband of 22-years took his life in May 2019. Seeing in your own eyes how your father died in the middle of the night was so painful. I believe I was sure hed say shes alive get the streacher but instead he just pulled away and shook his head no That was when my soul ripped in half and i lost consciousness. My mom ended her life on 05/20/2018 I found her she still had a pulse I was on the phone screaming at 911 to get here fast I heard my mom take her last breath knowing there was nothing I could do to save her because she shot herself in the head behind her right ear and she was taking a blood thinner, the Sheriff finally showed up like 30 minutes later and then the ambulance I was standing outside bawling trying to understand why the officer came outside to me and told me he was sorry for my loss I just hit the ground screaming no and crying my eyes out. His so called friends mocked him when he did not drink calling him names, alcohol does not help Bipolar at all, they had seen it. He says he so far away in heaven. My best friend and someone I loved more than words can describe left me for good this summer.