I have 2 very close family members that have attempted suicide more than once. I've heard some say a failed suicide attempt is nothing more than a cry for attention, but I believe this were all bona fide attempts at ending their life.

 

My first reaction was hurt, that people I loved and thought loved me wanted to leave this world and me behind.

 

Then I was angry at their selfishness.

 

After that, and to this day, I am just confused. I've never understood why they wanted to kill themselves, and neither want to talk about it now. It just makes me sad.

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