The last 3 months hiatus

[BC38]

I haven't been around much the last 3 months. It is hard even now to post it, but the reason I haven't been around is that we lost our oldest son to suicide on February 7, 2023. He was almost 24. Cinco de Mayo was his birthday.

He had some mental health issues when he was 14 and 15, but he seemed to have been doing well these last several years. He finished high school and got a 2 year degree in Automotive Technology. He has worked steadily as a mechanic at the same shop for 4 years.

He had been dating a beautiful new girlfriend for 6 weeks that he thought the world of. His music career was just taking off. In fact a local producer had just given him a professional representation contract to sign.

Everything seemed to be going so well, but, unfortunately, we can never know what is going on in another person's head, and even when they seem very happy they may still be suffering.

He was a very gifted, talented, handsome, loving, and friendly young man. We miss him terribly.

Please remember me, his mom, and his little brother in your prayers.

 

[Rustyt1953]

I can't imagine the anguish that must be suffocating you and your family right now. May God cover you and yours with His grace.

 

[wood714]

Most sorry for your loss.

Can't begin to image the pain you, and your family are going thru.

 

[ralph7]

I am sorry to read this BC.
My prayers are sent for you and your family, depression is a ravenous beast that most can't imagine.

 

[Narragansett]

Very sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine the pain you must be experiencing. Unfortunately this happens all too often these days

 

[jscheck]

There are no words I can offer which seem like they could help. I'm very sorry for you and your family's loss. I will offer prayers for you.

 

[Tom S.]

So sorry to read of your loss. It's hard for parents to out live their children. Losing a child is the number one fear of parents and I feel great sorrow for your son's passing.

 

[Onomea]

BC38, your older son, your wife, your younger son, and you are remembered in my prayers.

 

[ladder13]

Sorry for your loss Bob.

 

[moosedog]

I can't imagine your pain. I too have lost family members in the same way, but not my own child.
May God bring peace to you and your family and all involved.

We need to work harder at understanding mental illness.

 

[fordson]

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I offer my prayers in the hope you and your family can find ways to cope with this tragedy.

 

[jeffrefrig]

That's so sad. It's true that we never know what's going on in someone else's head. Even my own head, I never knew how depressed I was until I went out to Ohio and picked up my cure.
I just can't imagine getting that call. So sorry you had to go through that. I actually am still wiping tears from my face from reading the thread. Memories of two of my sisters are all that's left of them...
I'm out for now.

 

[brucev]

My heart goes out to you. No one should have to bury their child. I am praying for you and your family right now. Sincerely. bruce.

 

[Heinz]

BC38, my sincere condolences. Burying a child is life's most difficult task. You will never know the answer to why, but I believe God never faults people for seeking peace

 

[Maddog 521]

I am very sad to hear this. May he rest in peace.

 

[woodsltc]

My sincere condolences for your loss. Prayers sent for you and your family in this very difficult time. God Bless.

Don

 

[johngalt]

Sorry for your loss. Prayers sent.

 

[ZGrand]

So sorry for your loss. As others have said, even though you ask yourself a thousand times, there is no answer to the question "Why?".

 

[ColbyBruce]

I am sorry for your family's tremendous loss. I pray you all find peace.

 

[lkabug]

Your grief must be staggering.
I cannot imagine your pain. Prayers from my corner for you and your family.