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10-19-2014, 03:33 AM

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Thomasthetank

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Brother killed himself

My brother committed suicide yesterday, for reasons I don't truly understand. He was mentally ill and that illness killed him, the pills didn't kill him, they were just a means to an end, depression did.

Right now I just feel numb, like this isn't really happening. I'm scared for when that feeling wears off.

My heart is broken.

I hope I'm wrong and there is a heaven, brother, so I can see you again, someday

Tom.

10-19-2014, 03:35 AM

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Conquest

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(((Tom, I am so very sorry.)))

10-19-2014, 03:37 AM

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trachemys

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Oh Thomas, I'm so sorry. My heart breaks for you.

Promise, you will not pick up a drink, OK?

10-19-2014, 03:38 AM

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Dee74

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I'm so sorry to read this Tom.

My prayers and best wishes to you and your family.
Please let us know if there's anything we can do to help you through this awful time.

D

10-19-2014, 03:42 AM

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Thomasthetank

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Quote:

Originally Posted by trachemys

Oh Thomas, I'm so sorry. My heart breaks for you.

Promise, you will not pick up a drink, OK?

I've already promised myself that I will not insult his memory by using this as excuse to drink.

Thank you for all your support everybody.

10-19-2014, 03:42 AM

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anattaboy

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Tom, I'm so sorry.

10-19-2014, 03:43 AM

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Soberwolf

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Im so sorry Thomas sending thoughts and prayers

if you want to talk......so sorry

10-19-2014, 03:44 AM

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Magellan

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I am so sorry.
My brothers are my best friends, I can't imagine.
My heart is breaking for you.

10-19-2014, 03:44 AM

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Hollyanne

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Very sorry for your loss Thomas.
That is incredibly sad.
Please take care of yourself.

10-19-2014, 03:46 AM

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afloatsober

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Thomas
So sorry
Prayers for you.
I know that you have made the right decision about the drinking.
Gary

10-19-2014, 03:50 AM

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sickofthiscrap

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Sorry for you loss. This must be really tough for you. Hang in there!

10-19-2014, 03:52 AM

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Trying2bhappy

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(((I'm so sorry for your loss)))

10-19-2014, 04:05 AM

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LadyinBC

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I am so very sorry to hear this. My condolences to you and your family.

10-19-2014, 04:07 AM

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heath480

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Sorry for your loss Tom.

10-19-2014, 04:11 AM

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gracetuesday

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Prayers for you, your brother & family. So sorry for your loss.

10-19-2014, 04:20 AM

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JanieJ

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Oh, what sad news.

So sorry for you and your family in this difficult time.

10-19-2014, 04:22 AM

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leviathan

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sorry for your loss, Thomas.

10-19-2014, 04:22 AM

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Change4good

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I am so very sorry to read this. My heart is heavy for you, and I am sending prayers.

I too, lost my brother to suicide. My twin. I loved what you said about honoring his memory by not drinking, and taking care of yourself. We are here for you during this time.

BIG, virtual hug this morning.