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I’ve lost my best friend yesterday.


(Nov 18, 2017)


My aunt overdosed and I no longer have her. She was confused, she had Bipolar, but she was a great person. She took care of me when times were hard for me. She told me


“I don’t wanna live anymore.” (Aunt)


“let me help you, I love you, don’t do this. Your kids will miss you, it’s not the right thing to do.” (Me)


“My kids will be better without me.” (Aunt)


“That’s definitely not true, they would be devastated, I would miss you too. I can come and help you if you want.” (Me)


I want my aunt back. 

Sly
Sly
I'm so sorry! An old friend of mine committed suicide last night! I wish I could have talked to him beforehand!
peterthegreat
peterthegreat
There are people who can talk to dead people. You can hire them to talk to your aunt. I think they are expansive.
RJW
RJW
Thank you for sharing. I am sorry for your loss. Shame is one of depression's sharpest weapons. It strikes sharpest on loving people. The thing is that shame is a lie. She had nothing to be ashamed of. Your life was made better by your Aunt being in it, as well as all who knew her. It is a tragic lesson to learn, that thinking we are saving our loved ones from pain is actually hurting our loved ones the most. Her life spreads more love in spreading that message. That would honor the loving person, your Aunt. Shame is a lie, but love is real. My deepest condolences. Thank you and God Bless.
Lauradlou
Lauradlou
I am so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine the pain you feel. I would suggest finding a counselor you can talk through this with. I will be praying for you!
cassichase
cassichase
My heart is broken for you. I too have a wonderful relationship with my niece and I have also had some serious suicidal attempts. I also felt like my children would have been better off without me.

I suffer with PTSD, SI and DID. I was not in my right mind when I tried to end my life. No body could convince me otherwise. When I was down so low nobody could help me. I was hospitalized a lot.

So, I guess what I'm trying to say to you is, it's not your fault you could not stop her. That's the madness of mental illness you just cannot think clearly or find your way out of nightmare no matter who tries to help you.

Once again I'm so sorry for your loss. May God help you through the grieving process!
SHEKINAHRYESSHA
SHEKINAHRYESSHA
condolence to what happened to your best friend... he/she is angel now
sharaninmd
sharaninmd
Sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Shelby1986
Shelby1986
I am so so sorry. Prayers for you.
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