Jem wrote:Vam wrote:Bella wrote:Rockstar wrote:Bella wrote:Not a cheerful subject, sorry!
My Lad lost a friend today, another suicide.A very bright Lad in his 20s who wrote fantastic music etc.
My Lad is only 18 and this is the second person in his peer group to commit suicide, last one was his mates sister who was splashed all over the news, she was only 15 and was very talented. A high achiever...
It seems to happen all too often around here, a 15 year girl killed herself just after Christmas, also in the mainstream news.
I used to work in Mental health and my late bro tried to take his life several times but he had a long and enduring mental health issue.
My Sons friend managed to get to work and appear cheerful and although a bit different, he showed no signs of a deep depression.
Too sad, I can't fathom out what is going on for some of today's young folk
(((((Bella)))))
Keep checking up on your son and participate in his life as much as you can...Wish you the best...
Thanks old friend, it's horrible , those last beers he bought my lad still lying in the fridge. Maybe they will take them to the funeral. My lads is O.K Rocky , he likes his traveling now and has a good friendship group . Hope all is well with you x
Bella, hi...I read a bit of this thread last night. Horrendous waste of such a young life.
Whilst reading about how this tragedy has affected your lad, a random thought crossed my mind. After a little time has passed and the "what if...?" guilt-tripping questions have subsided, perhaps your lad and his circle of friends could reach out to the boy's parents? I'm thinking, maybe popping round to see them to talk about the good memories of their son, shared interests - that kind of thing. Your lad might find that cathartic?
Just a suggestion, hope I'm not overstepping...
This definitely helps. My son's friend committed suicide two years ago and he and his mates go round to the boy's parents once a month for a meal and a chat and to share memories. It helps all of them.
Talking about the person who has died always helps but let your son take the lead, it needs to be at his pace.
That must help the poor lads parents too, I guess it keep part of him alive talking to his friends.