My friend committed suicide...

[SATAN]

I hadn't heard from him in about a week which was unusual, finally found out why.


I haven't cried in years, but I'm letting it all out today.

There's a visitation tomorrow and a funeral the day after. This doesn't feel real.

 

[Neuromancer]

Mental health in the black community needs to be addressed. Not ignored, not shamed, not silenced.
Rip.

 

[Ricky Dunigan]

RIP and peace to you and his family

 

[tonyclifton]

Damn RIP sorry to hear

 

[Luke Cage]

Damn, know how you feel. shyt is never expected. One day everything seems all good, then they're gone.

 

[humminbird]

I'm sorry to hear. did he have any signs?

 

[Anerdyblackguy]

My condolences to you and RIP to your friend.

 

[WesCrook]

Mental health in the black community needs to be addressed. Not ignored, not shamed, not silenced.
Rip.

It's starts with family and friends taking a more proactive approach. Check up on your people on the regular.

It damn sure isn't going to come from the government anytime soon, as mental health budgets have been on a downward spiral for at least a decade.

 

[Devilinurear]

My condolences

 

[Slimkid07]

Condolences and RIP.
I hope he's at peace.

 

[Stone Cold]

RIP and peace to you and his family

 

[SATAN]

I'm sorry to hear. did he have any signs?

He was struggling with guilt and shame from his past, and dealing with being on probation for a long time. I was able to relate to him since I had gone through the same things, that's what made us such good friends. I was able to understand him and be that shoulder to lean on when things got tough. Either I would reach out to him or he would reach out to me, we'd get food or go hoop or something and talk about whatever was on our minds.

I know people say "check on your friends and family" but we always stayed in touch, talked about all kinds of things.

 

[jackswstd]

Condolences to you and his family.

 

[Monsanto]

It's starts with family and friends taking a more proactive approach. Check up on your people on the regular.

It damn sure isn't going to come from the government anytime soon, as mental health budgets have been on a downward spiral for at least a decade.

This is the best option, however; people aren't open enough to accept that offer of help.

One of the reasons I started therapy is because no one asked if I was okay. They assumed I was because I'm always composed. That truly hurt me.

Everyone is going through something and it's best we are ready to be there for them when they're ready.

 

[True Blue Moon]

Sorry breh