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KillerMuffin
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You can do more, urge her to get help! Struggling with children is one of the hardest things for a woman to pull off and there is nothing worse than doing it alone. There are mental health clinics everywhere that give reduced rates based on income for therapy. Obviously she can't be hospitalized, it would be worse for the kids, but she can't go on as she is, that would be even worse for her.
She needs help and she needs it very badly.
Hugs to you too, LL, saving someone's life when they're suicidal hurts. Because you know that you can't always be there to stop it and you're always thinking about what kind of pain they're in to drive them to it, and you can't take that pain away.
She needs help and she needs it very badly.
Hugs to you too, LL, saving someone's life when they're suicidal hurts. Because you know that you can't always be there to stop it and you're always thinking about what kind of pain they're in to drive them to it, and you can't take that pain away.
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Bonnie Wee Lassie
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Thank you for sharing. I feel for both you and your friend. I myself have been through a suicidal time in my life and I am so glad now that I had a friend like you to help me through it. She has to get help also from a professional to talk over why she is feeling this way. I just hope that she gets the help for herself before it is to late.
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GuyJD
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LL......You are a very good friend for her. You were and still is there for her. As little as it may seem to you, you have done alot. And needless to say, I am sure that you mean alot to your friend and her family. I am very sorry to hear that about your friend. Unfortunately, the holiday season is the time of year where there is a large amount of suicides. I told everyone in this forum about my ordeal about a month ago, so I can honestly say that I've been there. I am glad that I can't say that I've done that though. Christmas, while it is a time to spend with family and have fun, is also the most depressing time of the year. But as long as there are friends like you LL, everything can go just a little better.
LL......You are a very good friend for her. You were and still is there for her. As little as it may seem to you, you have done alot. And needless to say, I am sure that you mean alot to your friend and her family. I am very sorry to hear that about your friend. Unfortunately, the holiday season is the time of year where there is a large amount of suicides. I told everyone in this forum about my ordeal about a month ago, so I can honestly say that I've been there. I am glad that I can't say that I've done that though. Christmas, while it is a time to spend with family and have fun, is also the most depressing time of the year. But as long as there are friends like you LL, everything can go just a little better.
stogie
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It could also be a case of clinical depression. She may need actual medicine, as well as psychiatric help. If her friends don't take her serious, she may try harder to get there attention. In my opinion you're right in being concerned, especially with kids involved.
I found this buried on the second page...evidently somebody thought it would be cute to resurrect every flipping "Lasher" thread they could find, pushing this thoughtful and sensitive thread way back there. 
Anyway, my heart goes out to you, Lionness, and to the family of your friend. I can only echo the thoughts previously posted on this thread, adding very little to what's already been said.
I do agree with stogie 110% on the idea that perhaps this could be a case of clinical depression which could be treated with medication coupled with therapy.
In any event, as a single mother who is raising two children alone, I can empathize with what your friend is going through. Been there, done that, so to speak. Perhaps once your friend gets some assistance (and I truly hope she does), she should seek a support group for single mothers. Sometimes, knowing that you're not the only one dealing with issues helps tremendously.
If there's anything I can do to help, my mailbox is always open...that goes to ANYONE. I don't claim to have all the answers, but sometimes a friendly shoulder is helpful.
Good luck, and please keep us posted on your friends situation. It's wonderful that she has a friend like you!
*hugs*
Anyway, my heart goes out to you, Lionness, and to the family of your friend. I can only echo the thoughts previously posted on this thread, adding very little to what's already been said.
I do agree with stogie 110% on the idea that perhaps this could be a case of clinical depression which could be treated with medication coupled with therapy.
In any event, as a single mother who is raising two children alone, I can empathize with what your friend is going through. Been there, done that, so to speak. Perhaps once your friend gets some assistance (and I truly hope she does), she should seek a support group for single mothers. Sometimes, knowing that you're not the only one dealing with issues helps tremendously.
If there's anything I can do to help, my mailbox is always open...that goes to ANYONE. I don't claim to have all the answers, but sometimes a friendly shoulder is helpful.
Good luck, and please keep us posted on your friends situation. It's wonderful that she has a friend like you!
*hugs*
teresafannin
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Hi LL, I think the compassion you have shown for your friend is wonderful. Everyone knows about my depression, please urge her to seek therapy. It has made a world of difference for me & I will be continuing to see my therapist twice a month for the next year. There are so many good therapists out there, I can safely say I would not be alive if it weren't for family, friends & an excellent therapist. I was a single mother for a long time & I know how overwhelming it can be. Feel free to email me, I don't know if there is anything I can do, but I do care.
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