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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I don't know many of my extended family, especially cousins, though most of them would be close to each other as most live where they were born.
Unfortunately one who is slightly younger than me took his own life yesterday morning. I don't know the full details why.
When I was being told I had to be very careful not to let on how much I can relate to the mindset. It was also a reminder the effect it can have especially when sudden.
It also makes it a bit harder to have that conversation with close ones about what's going on and makes me feel guilty I could think of putting family through that, seeing how devastated they are when happens to a distant relative.
That guilt is one reason I keep fighting on |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I don't know many of my extended family, especially cousins, though most of them would be close to each other as most live where they were born.
Unfortunately one who is slightly younger than me took his own life yesterday morning. I don't know the full details why.
When I was being told I had to be very careful not to let on how much I can relate to the mindset. It was also a reminder the effect it can have especially when sudden.
It also makes it a bit harder to have that conversation with close ones about what's going on and makes me feel guilty I could think of putting family through that, seeing how devastated they are when happens to a distant relative.
That guilt is one reason I keep fighting on"
If someone I loved was having suicidal thoughts, I would want them to find a way to tell me, even if I did find it upsetting. I would be more upset if I found out later that they didnt tell me because I might get upset. I would especially want to know if someone in our family had just taken their own life.
It is hard to show others that we arent ok. It takes a lot of courage, especially for those who have been told by society that they should be strong and independant. Be brave. Reach out to those who care. You may find it easier to write it in an email, text or a letter - just take a deep breath and do it. Things might get harder temporarily, but they should start to improve from there.
Letting people know that you are struggling is the first step to things getting better. You dont have to do this crazy thing called life on your own.
Also remember that there is support from the GP, mental health teams and Samaritans.
Good luck!
Fay x |
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