SkinsOrlando Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 I just received a phone call from my friend Karen. A friend of ours committed suicide on Monday afternoon. Jordon was a blast and a very good hearted soul, I never imagined this. This is beyond suprising, I'm numb right now as I left her a voicemail Monday morning because I hadn't heard from her in a couple weeks. She was a bubbly personality but I guess had some things eating away at her inside. Sometimes one's personal demons are too much to take, I just wished I'd known they existed to try and help . I'm heading over to Karen's after work to watch her daughter and Jordon's daughter so she can try to get some rest with all that has happened. Please keep her family and Karen in your prayers, and for me to have the strength to be the shoulder for them to cry on. Life is so fragile and so confusing. I'm heading over there after I leave at 6. Hug your family and your friends, life's too damn short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGreenistheBest Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 The ones who need the help the most are always the ones who give no signs of it before hand. I'm sorry for your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartskins Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Very sorry to hear that SO. My condolences on your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bschurm Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 I had very good friend kill himself 12 years ago. Although I no longer experience the grief of the loss, I still sometimes question what I could have done to prevent it. The same answer keeps coming up 12 years later, nothing. My prayers are with those affected by this loss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teller Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Very sorry to hear of this, SO. My condolences to all, and may God bring peace and comfort to all involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special K Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Wow S.O., I'm really sorry to hear this. I will keep you and everyone involved in this sad situation in my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMike619 Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Yeah, my friend killed himself in his room while we were all in the living room. He was a great dude and always laughing but I guess it was just too hard for him. He went into his room, uploaded a MS Frontpage with links to all of us personally telling us why he did it and what he wanted done once it was over and shot himself in under the chin with a 30/30. His mother lived next door. The only thing I can say bro is dont try to figure out why because you never will. It has NOTHING to do with you and this person was sick mentally. She had something in her that drove her to believe that her life wasnt worth living and thats alot of sadness that you have no control over. My heart goes out to you bro, and if you ever need an ear I am here. God bless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiro Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 I'm so sorry to hear about this man. I haven't had to deal with it personally, but I can't imagine how I'd react if one of my friends killed themselves like that. I'd probably be hysterical. My thoughts go out to you and her family bro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight Judges Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Sorry about your loss. A friend of mine took his life a little over two years ago and it had a profound impact on all of my circle of friends. It was the saddest thing because he was young, and it was totally unexpected. You are in my thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allsup Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 My deepest condolences to you during this tragic time. May you soon find peace. Godspeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predicto Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 I am very sorry for your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonnyRules Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Sorry to hear about your loss. Our condolences and prayer are with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsOrlando Posted April 22, 2008 Author Share Posted April 22, 2008 Her father is lost in the bottle right now and is not providing any comfort to the women, which other than myself all of the friends and family are. I just need to be a rock for them and try to keep my composure, I think I'm gonna be good till I see her daughter, 8 months old and now without her mother. My mind is unclear but my heart knows that the only thing to do is comfort the others.Thanks to all of you for you're prayers and kind words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HogNose Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Damn that is sad, I am very very sorry. You are right life is fragile, and we all need to live each day to the fullest. My condolences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldysknzfn1 Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Sorry to hear of your loss. My Dad killed himself 7 years ago and it's a horrible thing to have to live with. You never know the why's and such so don't try and figure it out. But you will do that anyway..it's human nature. Know that there was nothing that could have changed her mind at that point. I believe that after they reach a certain point there's no turning back. It will be difficult for her family but they will smile again. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and the American Association for Suicidology have some really good material for surviving family members. Look up their websites and you can get tons of info there. There's also a book that her family and her friends may want to read when they feel they can. It's called 'After Suicide' by John H. Hewett. It's a good read but only when they are ready. And also 'My Son, My Son' by Iris Bolton. My mom & I attended a support group for about 1 year afterwards and it really helped. It was called Survivors of Suicide(SOS). You may want to google it and see if there is one in your area just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgiaredskin Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Oh SkinsOrlando I am so very sorry. My prayers go up to you, her family, and everyone that knew her. May you take solace in the fact that you did attempt to reach her, being the good, caring and loving friend that you were to her. God bless you, and every one of you who has shared that you have lost a loved one in this heartbreaking manner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan T. Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Peace be with you, SkinsOrlando. You're a good man to be strong and supportive for the family. Take care of yourself too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfitzo53 Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 I'm sorry to hear that, SkinsOrlando. All I can say is that I will keep you and her family in my prayers. You'll have to be strong for them, but we all know you will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uno Mas Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Sorry to hear that, man. Ive had two friends commit suicide, and they were both the type you'd never in a million years imagine them doing it. And from others Ive talked to with similar experiences, it seems like thats usually the case. I miss them dearly and years later cannot fathom it. Hang in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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