I work with the deceased's wife. She's always been a good, Christian woman, always stepping up to help others in need. Always positive, outgoing and full of hope. The impact and shock his death is having on her and their son has no words to describe it. It's heart-breaking to watch them go through this. I only say this to remind people that no matter how much of a "solution" you think taking your own life might be, it only ADDS devastation in the family and friends you leave behind. Death can hit any of us hard but there's something about suicide that is particularly destructive to the survivors.
I appreciate you posting this thread.
I appreciate you posting this thread.
I know all you guys are tough, independent fellas who never need to talk about your feelings ... BUT ...
Today I learned that a man I (and many other people on the planet -- actually, as far as I know every one who knew him felt like he was unshakeable) I respected and looked up to took his own life.
I'm not hear to debate the right or wrong of it all; only to say that if any of you yahoos EVER feel the need to just end it all PLEASE at least give me -- or someone -- a call. Talk to someone. Don't leave those who love you searching for answers to questions no one should have.
Take care fellas. And give those you love an extra hug tonight. Because you never know what burdens someone else carries.
And if any of you EVER needs someone to talk to, this is a standing offer to listen. Without judgment. Just listen and see what we can figure out together.