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In reply to the discussion: Just Found Out My Niece Committed Suicide [View all]3catwoman3
(29,618 posts)77. Wishing you the strength and determination you will need...
...as you deal with such sadness.
Perhaps I can pass on a bit of painful wisdom my family learned when my 23 yr old brother died from a cold-induced heart arryhthmia many, many years ago. My mother said she wished people would not be afraid to talk about my brother, because, when they did, she knew he was remembered, which was important to her. People always want to know what they can do at times like this, and there isn't much. Talking about the person you miss with others is one thing people can do but are often afraid to do because they don't want to make you sad.
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So sad to hear this ProfessorGAC. May she & your neighbor both rest in peace.
Little Star
Aug 2014
#4
My sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your niece and also your friend.
livetohike
Aug 2014
#14
OMG that is heartbreaking. So many people - younger, older - losing hope in these times.
nomorenomore08
Aug 2014
#81