Yesterday Mr. Burd showed us the story on the girl from Queen Creek who committed suicide.
I couldn't help but think about how bad the girl's problems could have been that lead her to this.
Even though we all know this is a very touchy subject.. I can't help but have some thoughts on it.
My question is: how do the people who are closest to you NOT notice that something is wrong?
I don't mean any disrespect to anyone, but why do the victims have to actually "state" what their plans are before anyone sees something is going on?
I think we all need to pay attention to our friends and loved ones because we never know the effect that one small conversation or action could have.
I had a cousin who also decided to end his own life and his death always seemed sort of unnecessary.
I felt like someone should have paid more attention and helped him out before he chose to go this way.
In the article, the girl's dad said that once someone decided to commit suicide, they will find their way to do it...
I don't know if I have the same opinion on this.
Maybe if the person considering it has someone to talk to and guide them towards an alternative, their minds COULD be changed..
I kept asking myself how closed up my cousin must have been from everyone that he thought suicide was his only option.
I have bad days, as does everyone else, and sometimes even bad weeks..
But I don't think anything is bad enough to make you end your own life..
There are many ways to fix your problems and if you can't fix them, at least try and make them better.
Well said, Vi. My very best friend John committed suicide just a few years ago. His deliberate death tore all of us apart.
ReplyDeleteHe had a girlfriend, children, brother, family, friends, a good job. He was the brightest guy I knew.
He left a note that said he had been unhappy, in pain, and without hope for so long.
Could he have been talked out of it? I absolutely believe he could have...IF he had said something to someone. He did not.
I am reminded of what Mr. Rogers used to say: "If it's mentionable, it's manageable."
There was a time in my own life when I was in so much pain that I didn't know what to do. A very good friend got me to tell him what was bothering me. When I told him, I felt all the pain leave me. It was a God thing.
R.Burd
WHS
Wickenburg, Ariz
I totally agree :) and well, i think we all need to find a way to make ourselves feel that if we think that there's no way out of a problem, there always is.
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