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In reply to the discussion: A family member took his own life this weekend. [View all]DamnYankeeInHouston
(1,365 posts)25. My condoences to all he left behind.
This is way more common than people realize. There are easier options, but there still needs to be a lot of legal and medical work done in this area. I'm hoping the first wave of terminally ill baby boomers will make assisted suicide legal so late boomers and beyond will have kinder options.
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I've had close experience with suicide. I'm very sorry for your loss. Thoughts for all. nt
ChisolmTrailDem
Apr 2015
#17
Beautiful Jules will live on in your love. I hope you and your family find some peace there
riderinthestorm
Apr 2015
#22
One of the first things my counselor asked after I was first diagnosed as terminal
Omaha Steve
Apr 2015
#28
I do not know the answer. Solace arrives along the way in various forms.
misterhighwasted
Apr 2015
#47