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findrskeep Donating Member (367 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-07-11 06:19 PM
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My son's best friend just committed suicide...
His name was Eddie. He has a great sense of humor. My son has said many times, "Eddie's the funniest kid I've ever known". Please send light to help Eddie cross easily and to my son as he is distraught, as well as Eddie's family.
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Kookaburra Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-07-11 06:22 PM
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1. Heart-breaking!
Yes, sending light to Eddie, his family, and your family. I'm so sorry for your loss.
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Tumbulu Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-07-11 06:22 PM
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2. so sorry,
prayers sent to all.
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Ricochet21 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-07-11 06:30 PM
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3. I'm so sorry.
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kimmerspixelated Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-08-11 09:28 PM
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32. So sad.
Love and prayers and eventual ease.
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laylah Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-07-11 06:51 PM
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4. Heartbreaking!
Prayers for a peaceful passover for Eddie. Sending white light and healing prayers to your son and all effected by Eddies' passing.
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NuttyFluffers Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-07-11 06:55 PM
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5. omg, that's horrible! poor dears...
light and love to everyone there on this most trying time. :hug:
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Mnemosyne Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-07-11 06:55 PM
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6. A long term solution to a short term problem. My heart is breaking for your son and
his friend's family. :grouphug:

May I suggest the book 'Silent Grief'? It helped me tremendously to get over the guilt anger and sorrow those of us left behind experience.
:hug:
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BlueIris Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-07-11 07:08 PM
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7. Awful. I am so sorry for your son and his friend's family.
FWIW, I will definitely be sending some kind of energy to try to help Eddie's soul cross over. I think he will probably need some special help "over there."
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bigmonkey Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-07-11 07:38 PM
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8. Sending light to Eddie and your son.
So sorry to hear this.
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findrskeep Donating Member (367 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-07-11 09:10 PM
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9. Thank you all...very much.
I was feeling badly because a couple years ago I got a "flash" of this with Eddie but at the time wasn't sure what I was picking up on because it seemed sort of vague and I was getting that it was something in his energy field, not something that was going to happen. I just found out that he's attempted this before so that's probably what I was getting. My son said he just spoke to him a day or so ago and he was fine. I explained to him that many times when something like this happens the ones closest to the person do not see it coming. It's very sad for all affected. Thank you all so very much for the light you're sending for Eddie, his family and my son. I can't tell you how much it's appreciated.
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Flying Dream Blues Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-07-11 09:58 PM
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10. Sending light and love to all who loved Eddie...
and light for Eddie's smooth transition to the other side. So sorry, and so sad for this terrible loss.

:grouphug:

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I Have A Dream Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-07-11 10:12 PM
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11. I'm so sorry.
Much love to all who love him and also to Eddie.

:(

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Proud_Lefty Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-07-11 11:40 PM
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12. So sorry for all involved
((((((hugs))))))
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MorningGlow Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-07-11 11:52 PM
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13. Oh no...
How awful. Sending light to Eddie, his family, and his friends, especially your son. :(
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Tsiyu Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-08-11 12:52 AM
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14. I am so sorry


:grouphug:

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shanti Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-08-11 01:00 AM
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15. so very sad...
sending love and light :hug:
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DeSwiss Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-08-11 01:39 AM
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16. Sending light......
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BanzaiBonnie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-08-11 05:20 AM
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17. I'm so sorry for all of you
Your son and his friend's family are in my thoughts.
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OneGrassRoot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-08-11 06:39 AM
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18. Oh, findrskeep, I am so sorry. Bless Eddie....
Bless your son, bless Eddie's family and all who love him.

One of my best friends went through this with her son (his best friend committed suicide, in front of him). Tragic and a real life crossroads for young people who encounter this.

How old is your son...and Eddie, if I may ask?

Big, big hugs of love sent your way....:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

:grouphug:

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findrskeep Donating Member (367 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-08-11 08:15 AM
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21. Eddie was 19, same age as my son.
Such a waste of a young life and so very sad.
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OneGrassRoot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-08-11 08:28 AM
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22. Interestingly, that was the same age in the situation I described.
It is so very, very sad. There really are no adequate words.

Again, I'm terribly sorry.

:hug:

:loveya:

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onecent Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-08-11 07:33 AM
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19. I'm so sorry. Sending love and light to you and your
family and Eddie and his family.
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Celebration Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-08-11 08:04 AM
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20. very sad
Sending love to all involved.
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Howler Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-08-11 10:19 AM
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23. OHHHHHHH!
I'm so sorry findrskeep. Of course I'll send light to all the people involved.
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michaelvincent Donating Member (14 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-08-11 10:41 AM
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24. My son committed suicide on October 14, 2011
Some of you may remember me. I have asked for prayers for my son under the name "michael vincent." My name is Barbara and Michael is my son. He had severe depression, was bipolar and took drugs. He was 22 years old. He was hospitalized on four occasions and nothing worked. He told me several times that he didn't belong in this world. I don't know what he meant. Michael was my best friend in the world. I don't know how I am going to go on without him. Please send some healing light my way. Thanks.
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Delphinus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-08-11 11:30 AM
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26. I will do that, Barbara.
:hug:

I think I understand what Michael meant when he said he did not belong in this world. May he find his way - and may you be comforted.
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Howler Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-08-11 01:19 PM
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28. A hug and a prayer for you and your son Barbara.
Sending.
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davsand Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-08-11 01:30 PM
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29. Mere words seem so insufficient at times like these.
Barbara, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I honestly can't even think about losing my kid without falling apart--I dunno if I could keep on going if actually faced with it. You must be a very strong woman to make it to this point.

I don't know if it brings you some slight comfort or not, but I honestly do not believe that our beings end when our bodies stop functioning. We continue on, and it is ok. Michael is no longer tormented, he no longer doubts his place in the universe.

Peace to you, may your path brighten and your burdens grow lighter.



Laura
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BlueIris Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-08-11 01:38 PM
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30. ((((( Michael & Barbara )))))
May you both find peace.
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OneGrassRoot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-08-11 02:26 PM
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31. Oh, Barbara.....
I am so very, very, very sorry. There are truly no words of comfort or wisdom to offer that are adequate.

Please know that I send you and Michael ABUNDANT love and hugs of support. Bless you...bless you both.

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findrskeep Donating Member (367 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-08-11 10:57 PM
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33. I'm so very sorry Barbara...
Holding you close in love and light. :hug: And sending prayers for Michael to help him heal on the other side.
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BanzaiBonnie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-08-11 11:37 PM
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34. I can't even imagine. I'm so sorry Barbara
There are no words.
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Dream Girl Donating Member (153 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-11-11 04:28 PM
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35. My heart goes out to you. So sorry for your loss.
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Delphinus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-08-11 11:28 AM
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25. My heart goes out to you and your son.
Eddie, may you find your way - I am grateful you are no longer in pain.

:grouphug:
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davsand Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-08-11 01:16 PM
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27. Deepest sympathy to everyone touched by Eddie's loss.
I am terribly sorry to hear this. Please know I'll carry you all in my heart in this difficult time and the days ahead.

I do want to urge your son, and you as well, to keep each other close for a while. Suicide is a terrible loss to begin with, but it also leaves such horrible scars on those left behind. I was told once by a grief counselor that if you know someone that has committed suicide you are more vulnerable to doing it yourself.

May you all find peace.



Laura
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Missy Vixen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-11-11 06:23 PM
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36. I am so sorry
I am thinking about Eddie, his family, and your son.

:hug:
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