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LibDemAlways

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8. A former high school classmate snd friend of my

Reply to gopiscrap (Original post)

Sun Sep 1, 2019, 01:41 AM

Sep 2019

daughter was depressed because at 23 he felt like he had no direction in life. He chose to solve his problems by picking up a gun. He was an only child who left behind a set of devastated parents and bewildered friends who didn't see it coming.

Yes, a little kindness, a little concern for someone who is hurting can go a long way and might even possibly save a life. Thank you for sharing.

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Be gentle with one another [View all] gopiscrap Sep 2019 OP

someone plagued with addiction and depression should not be around guns either Skittles Sep 2019 #1

Oh soooo sorry for you, and your friend! Thekaspervote Sep 2019 #2

Your friend is going to need you really badly and she is going to be blaming herself no doubt UniteFightBack Sep 2019 #3

My brother hung himself. sheshe2 Sep 2019 #4

Wishing you peace and strength MsLeopard Sep 2019 #5

-- sprinkleeninow Sep 2019 #6

At the risk of seeming callous, PoindexterOglethorpe Sep 2019 #7

A former high school classmate snd friend of my LibDemAlways Sep 2019 #8