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In reply to the discussion: grieving a suicide death of my son [View all]summer_in_TX
(3,267 posts)47. So very sorry for the tragic loss of your son, Equite!
I do believe that channeling pain into action can be a big help for you in this sad time.
I hope you are surrounded by loving folks who are able to see you through the hardest times.
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So sorry, but channeling your efforts in this way would be fantastic for so many reasons!
Eliot Rosewater
Jul 2022
#2
I sm so sorry for your loss. It is a worthy cause to put your focus on. I hope it helps you.
onecaliberal
Jul 2022
#3
MSNBC did a documentary on Raskin and his work in the aftermath of his son's death.
femmedem
Jul 2022
#48
Jamie was also my first thought. I think the committee has helped him deal with his son's death
Frustratedlady
Jul 2022
#83
I'm very sorry for your loss. I lost my sister to suicide in 2017. Find a grief counseling group if
sinkingfeeling
Jul 2022
#17
My deepest sympathy to you. My stepdaughter has an autistic son. He won't take all his meds,
Karadeniz
Jul 2022
#19
I have no words to add to all those postings above. Just know that this is a safe place for you
alwaysinasnit
Jul 2022
#29
You picked the right place to post. Many many wonderful people here to listen and talk to you.
housecat
Jul 2022
#40
So sorry to hear about your son. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ thank you for sharing and know that you are loved
a kennedy
Jul 2022
#44
I am so sorry for your loss. My daughter is bi-polar, so we have come so close to losing her.
mommymarine2003
Jul 2022
#50