Posted by Phil on December 6, 2002, at 8:38:14
In reply to Last Word on this -- from the real expert » tina, posted by Racer on December 6, 2002, at 1:29:21
Tina, Suicides happen in clusters of people. One kills themself and there's usually a few more to follow.
You are still grieving two suicides and you are having a normal reaction. Was anyone you know happy to see them go? Of course not.
It's the worst time of the year for all of us. There's been many times I've wanted to die in my life and I look back and, even though my life is not very exciting, I've learned gleen happiness from the little things. Not happiness but just appreciation.
I have no magic words and don't think my ego would lead me to believe that I could save your life.
I think it's Donne's quote that say's because we are all a part of mankind, don't ask for whom the bell tolls, it tolls for thee. I believe we are all interconnected spiritually. But I'm not counting on a glorious afterlife-no human KNOWS there is an afterlife. It could suck or it could be, just dead.
I'd like to think I'll see everyone in heaven, so why the heck don't I want to see them when they're alive. Death doesn't cure all.
It devastates all.
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