8 Years-Still Hurts

iVillage Member
Registered: 01-10-2007
8 Years-Still Hurts
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Wed, 07-25-2007 - 3:45pm

8 years ago yesterday a dear friend committed suicide at the tender age of 26. I went to his grave site to leave flowers. I was angry b/c I still feel he was selfish for what he did. He's missing out on so much of our lives now. He'll never meet our children which makes me sad. He hurt so many people w/his actions. It amazes me how much it hurts after 8 years & how the memories of that horrible day can come flooding back so clearly.

Thanks for listening.

iVillage Member
Registered: 01-26-2004
Thu, 07-26-2007 - 10:05am

When a loved one dies by suicide, it is not unusual for his survivors to feel angry.

AcornLeaves
iVillage Member
Registered: 09-23-2004
Fri, 07-27-2007 - 10:06pm

I too am a survivor of suicide and yes I too feel the anger.

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iVillage Member
Registered: 09-11-2004
Sun, 07-29-2007 - 5:52pm

Suicide is so hard. It hurts, it seems, so much longer because of our anger. Have you tried writing a letter to your friend, stating all the hurt and anger. Then burn it.