Quote:Really. My best friend committed suicide after suffering from a mental illness. I don't consider it a selfish act. He had a great life and a beautiful new wife. I'm not on a soapbox, I have empathy for people such as yourself and my best friend who took his own life.

I have to agree with you. I've been down that path myself, it sucks really. When you feel that way, you don't see it as selfish at all. While it might be a selfish thing to do, when you're in that position your whole existence hurts so bad it almost causes physical pain.


I turned to alcohol when I was at my lowest. Luckily, after a move to Tampa, I met my wife and she showed me how great life can be. We have a beautiful daughter and I couldn't imagine not being here for them.


Sadly, too many people don't find the support I found. I have a lot of sympathy for suicide. Until you've been to that point, it's hard for anyone to understand

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