This blog was online for less than one hour when I was very strongly reminded by the deep and overwhelming sadness displayed by my loving daughter that suicide is a very sensitive subject. I completely understand that the memories this topic can bring to the surface may be extremely painful for some and to those of you, I am deeply sorry. That is not the intent here.
Suicide has hurt my heart very deeply. It has also been the cause of rebirth for myself after my own attempt. At times, when it came to my mother it was even a topic that evoked laughter believe it or not. When I was young and had friends who would talk about suicide, it was a very sad and concerning issue. When my ex made his attempt and then called me, it was a very stressful episode - as he meant it to be. When my best friend made attempts after the loss of her son, it was an era of desperation for me. When the child I spoke of died, it was a complete devastation for me and both of my children.
What I am trying to express is that the topic of suicide can, and will, bring up the full gamut of emotions - and that is exactly what I am hoping to read and feel in the comments posted here.
I know there will be unbearable sadness for some, and hope of new beginnings for others. There also will be everything in between I suspect. Let us all say what it is about suicide that has touched us.
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