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In the wee hours of Saturday morning a friend got a call from her big brother. He wanted to tell her that he loved her very much and that he saw no hope in life at all. He told her he was going to kill himself. She begged him to let her come over and talk to him. She got in her car and drove as fast as she could and in the short time from home, to his house, he shot himself fatally. She is devistated and cannot find peace in her head right now. I understand the gut wrenching grief she has going on in there. I just do't know how to help. I would gladly accept some guidance on this one. I am going to send her the link to DS when this is a little less raw and she can process things more. I believe in DS being a life saver. She needs to know she's not alone, but cannot get that from her family.
For me, my friend to me to my doctor to help with any anxiety and anti depressant meds (I had a history of depression). She also got my grocery shopping done and even shopped for a dress so I could wear.
The best thing you can do is just let her talk and not walk away from her tears... this is a long journey for her (a friend of mine's dad also committed suicide 10 days after my Mom was killed).
You could also go to this website from the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention for advice.
http://www.afsp.org/survivingsuicideloss
Bless you and your friend.
Laurie