tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post2290545390617445123..comments2023-10-17T08:29:42.738-04:00Comments on Empty Nest: The Darkest of DaysEmpty Nesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-26350734414970773442013-05-17T17:50:26.931-04:002013-05-17T17:50:26.931-04:00So sad to think any person is that desperate, but ...So sad to think any person is that desperate, but especially a young person. It's sad again 2 yrs on, her family and you all must have felt the loss of her all over again at Graduation. <br />We never really know what pain anyone has in their head, and I think all we can do is keep letting them know there is always help available, there IS an alternative.Mimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08100985140335023467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-2046494063440896192011-07-03T23:31:47.062-04:002011-07-03T23:31:47.062-04:00So so Sad. So so Dark.
My boys have already had 2 ...So so Sad. So so Dark.<br />My boys have already had 2 of their soccer friends commit suicide. This action.... "changes several lives."<br />---I am so very sorry for your loss.myinnerchick.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07523772091083412278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-67388476464132188102011-07-03T16:05:49.430-04:002011-07-03T16:05:49.430-04:00Love on her family, love on her friends.Love on her family, love on her friends.Kipphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11280184935295864724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-22402298763617392862011-07-03T15:26:47.626-04:002011-07-03T15:26:47.626-04:00Bloody hell, that is truly awful. The poor child ....Bloody hell, that is truly awful. The poor child .... she must have felt so trapped by something.... I wonder what?<br /><br />I know it isn't quite the same thing, but my Mother took her own life too.<br /><br />I hope Doodlebug is ok, and I hope the girl's family one day learn to live with their loss....Annie (Lady M) xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00086309578820420578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-27981053307723537762011-07-03T15:11:31.078-04:002011-07-03T15:11:31.078-04:00I cannot imagine, nor do I want to know, the empti...I cannot imagine, nor do I want to know, the emptiness and hopelessness(real or imagined) that brought her to this point.<br /><br />God love her...and her family and friends.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219479223227928561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-42875668163643732542011-07-03T08:10:48.960-04:002011-07-03T08:10:48.960-04:00Chilling. I worked with a lot of suicidal patient...Chilling. I worked with a lot of suicidal patients...it's all too confusing to those of us who don't see eye to eye with the sufferers. And, while working with them, at least for me,....you know there is a whole slew of unsettled emotions. And we who are left behind never forget and the cries for help always linger. And confusion sets in. I know, I know. Why now that I'm retiredHootin Annihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08811326085498312568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-86026358276966535072011-07-03T04:05:46.037-04:002011-07-03T04:05:46.037-04:00My 10 year old nephew did this. It stunned us beyo...My 10 year old nephew did this. It stunned us beyond belief and 12 years on we are still recovering. There are no answers, you will never understand and the pain, confusion and bewilderment goes on for a very long time XXXLyndylouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18133867788700520182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-83888810551908397592011-07-03T00:33:06.103-04:002011-07-03T00:33:06.103-04:00EN that is so sad, your poor daughter and friends,...EN that is so sad, your poor daughter and friends,both your families, I really am thinking of you (((((hugs across the water)))))<br /><br />I don't think there are any answers, only prevention and that's damn hard when the kids involved hide so much,do so much pretending as with BB's friend.It would be so much easier if they presented with the classic despair type depression of dark IWASNTBLOGGEDYESTERDAYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18054455347275782284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-25163317328406883412011-07-02T22:31:59.305-04:002011-07-02T22:31:59.305-04:00Pam, I am so sorry for your family/friend loss and...Pam, I am so sorry for your family/friend loss and also for the family and their loss. I can't imagine getting to the point in life to just not to want to carry on. Give Doodlebug lots of time, love, hugs and space and maybe some where done the line this can be a lesson to some other young person.<br />Take care and thank you for your kind comment today. You are such a dear. God Bless. You Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15956818436541141380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-86136234125973067202011-07-02T21:45:49.950-04:002011-07-02T21:45:49.950-04:00I cannot imagine the pain her family and your fami...I cannot imagine the pain her family and your family and all of her friends are going through at this sudden, inexplicable tragedy. I don't get it either. It is horrid and crushing. I am so sorry.Cranberry Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10758563068581561194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-34578934546953722422011-07-02T20:07:06.903-04:002011-07-02T20:07:06.903-04:00When I was 32 I worked with the cutest 21 year old...When I was 32 I worked with the cutest 21 year old girl who was full of fun and laughed all the time. She had her work stress moments but it was over in a flash as we all do. And on Thanksgiving day she was home alone and shot herself in the chest. The day before we got a facial, had her nails done, had her hair done. 21 years old and planned this. And kept it a secret from everyone. To BBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09432729957196570774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-75698702325012670652011-07-02T17:25:39.237-04:002011-07-02T17:25:39.237-04:00Add mine, too.Add mine, too.Stephanie Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03206167025245206754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-42241961421045805752011-07-02T16:16:54.727-04:002011-07-02T16:16:54.727-04:00Everyone- Thank you again for all your comments. I...Everyone- Thank you again for all your comments. It is truly a sad day around here and my sweet DoodleBug is asking so many questions that I just cannot answer. I think, in this case, that it may have been as Mrs. Tuna says- a giving in to a weak moment. All your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated. Especially for her family and the kids who are trying to find some sense in a Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-88179839133446125742011-07-02T16:04:07.767-04:002011-07-02T16:04:07.767-04:00They are so unsure at that age, and sometimes I th...They are so unsure at that age, and sometimes I think they give in to a weak moment. So much pressure on growing up and the challenges of school. For many, its the first time they have struggled with not being the "best". Good thoughts to her family and doodlebug.Mrs. Tunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04547957015150000116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-33887230234339096572011-07-02T14:33:53.636-04:002011-07-02T14:33:53.636-04:00Teens and early 20's can be so angst-driven. I...Teens and early 20's can be so angst-driven. I'm like you in that it is a tragic shame because just a few minutes, hours, days, and things would be back in perspective and live not seem so dark and hopeless. Prayers for the families and friends. Sent here by Carol from Facing 50 with Humour.LBDDiarieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12095130599361379113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-9583883943741658672011-07-02T13:17:29.998-04:002011-07-02T13:17:29.998-04:00Like the others my friend, I am so sorry to hear o...Like the others my friend, I am so sorry to hear of this dreadful news. A young, bright girl with her whole life in front of her. I can imagine that Doodlebug must be feeling pretty upset right now. Hugs to you and your family, and, of course, prayers for all the friends and family of the poor girl who took who own life.Southhamsdarlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12285980805569582676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-16075544929652297322011-07-02T09:57:09.762-04:002011-07-02T09:57:09.762-04:00Thank you so much everyone for all the kind commen...Thank you so much everyone for all the kind comments. We will be spending tomorrow and Monday at the visitation and funeral. Our hearts are heavy for the precious one and her family and friends. I really appreciate the insights and am now thinking that, perhaps, awareness is one key to helping? I just really feel like I need to get out there and do something. Anything. Thanks again y'Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-65109746436890459412011-07-02T09:20:04.784-04:002011-07-02T09:20:04.784-04:00We can never really know what someone else is goin...We can never really know what someone else is going through. All we can do is try to love and support unconditionally, non-judgmentally. <br /><br />I'm reminded of the movie "Castaway", and the message "hold on for one more day" - you can never know what might wash up on shore the next morning.<br /><br />My prayer is for all those left behind to be granted the courage it'sjustmenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-75376920193367042552011-07-02T08:50:42.181-04:002011-07-02T08:50:42.181-04:00Hi, I am very sorry for your loss, this is a subje...Hi, I am very sorry for your loss, this is a subject matter very close to my heart. I have struggled with depression and anxiety throughout my life. My uncle died by suicide before I was born and in highschool and college I had several friends who attempted suicide. I hope and pray that more people will try to remove the stigma associated with this issue. I joined a Suicide Prevention group that jdracecarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02404555081333129110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-39174606160243370052011-07-02T07:26:55.042-04:002011-07-02T07:26:55.042-04:00I'm so sorry.
I worry about so many things wi...I'm so sorry.<br /><br />I worry about so many things with my two teenagers. The day before yesterday, I heard a story on NPR about how suicide is on the rise in this country with young people and how particularly in my area it is rising. I was shocked. And now I have another thing to add to my list of worries.<br /><br />You and her family are in my prayers.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10019980832742495532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-90872278860197284162011-07-02T07:10:13.811-04:002011-07-02T07:10:13.811-04:00I´m so sorry. I can´t imagine what her parents and...I´m so sorry. I can´t imagine what her parents and friends are going through and will be thinking of them. It shows again, how important it is to teach our young ones how to communicate and get help for the emotions that they have and how to get help.<br />I hope your daughter will be ok. Big HUG from me!Betty Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02357132033070346815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-73057868114492631792011-07-02T01:31:49.876-04:002011-07-02T01:31:49.876-04:00Not that this is any comfort but it is apparently ...Not that this is any comfort but it is apparently becoming more prevalent worldwide. My sister lives in Australia and she was telling us that the statistics there are becoming very worrying. No one can understand why. Those kids are living in a first world country where presumably their choices and options are so much better than elsewhere and yet, suicide has become a nasty reality there, too. IDesireehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01069419364783245762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-59610972302925842722011-07-01T23:39:26.491-04:002011-07-01T23:39:26.491-04:00oh sweetie, I am so very sorry for this tragic los...oh sweetie, I am so very sorry for this tragic loss...truly, such a terrible thing to hear...that someone could be hurting so badly and feel like they do not have any other option.<br /><br />Hugs-Peace and comfort over this loss<br />melodyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07451856462658763040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-19701979738863947852011-07-01T23:07:53.863-04:002011-07-01T23:07:53.863-04:00Tragic. There was a boy in my sons 10th grade clas...Tragic. There was a boy in my sons 10th grade class who took his life....it's heart-wrenching. So young, so much to live for but they never realized it.<br /><br />My heart goes out to all of you, and my heart breaks for what her family must be going through. <br /><br />Best wishes that you are able to find some peace this weekend.Lifeofkaylenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03470854343779969623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-67153688057351531802011-07-01T22:02:24.928-04:002011-07-01T22:02:24.928-04:00So very sad...
I'm oh so sorry for your loss, ...So very sad...<br />I'm oh so sorry for your loss, your daughter's loss, the terrible loss that this girl's family feels.<br />My sister had a friend who committed suicide at that age. Why? We could never answer that.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14858720522828231380noreply@blogger.com