tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8664550140978579485.post227993550989289426..comments2024-03-02T13:39:42.289-05:00Comments on Stacking My Book Shelves! : Let's Talk - Real Life & #DepressionMary @ StackingMyBookShelves!http://www.blogger.com/profile/07510254497363581723noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8664550140978579485.post-24654520127540070172018-10-09T15:19:23.052-04:002018-10-09T15:19:23.052-04:00We've had two suicides in our family and none ...We've had two suicides in our family and none of us ever could figure out why. They withdraw behind smiles or lied and say they were fine because, like you said in the definition, they were isolated and depressed. There were no outward signs like a broken relationship, job loss, a death, or anything to make us suspect. I think your action to get help for you and your child was a big step. You are brave and doing a wonderful thing to open up about this, Mary. Thank you!Sophia Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07909417504496472472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8664550140978579485.post-179318987818039382018-10-09T07:19:05.711-04:002018-10-09T07:19:05.711-04:00Mary, I am so sorry. I am glad you are going to t...Mary, I am so sorry. I am glad you are going to therapy and doing the things you need to do for yourself and your family. I don't think six months is too long, either; everyone grieves differently and you should take all the time you need.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746631124966726182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8664550140978579485.post-64004197212777397182018-10-09T06:36:46.109-04:002018-10-09T06:36:46.109-04:00The tragic thing about mental health issues is tha...The tragic thing about mental health issues is that it can be so difficult to ask for help or admit you need it. People can hide it so well from family. I can understand those thoughts and feelings you had about it all, just asking 'why?'. Never doubt how much your sister loved you and the rest of the family. It was because she loved you that she probably felt she couldn't or wouldn't burden you guys with her problems. What happened to her was no reflection on you and don't ever think you failed her because you didn't. It's the illness that makes people do irrational things or tragically take their own life. Somehow in her mind, bless her, she maybe felt she was doing the right thing for her. I know that is hard to get your head round. I doubt the illness let her think about the effect on her family. Oh Mary it is just so damn heartbreaking to think of her pain and your pain. I'm so sorry. chucklesthescothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09423562114343636659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8664550140978579485.post-33752684854277510442018-10-08T21:02:31.084-04:002018-10-08T21:02:31.084-04:00I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I knew what to...I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I knew what to say to help. But it sounds like you and your daughter are doing the right thing. I like Joshua 1:5 "I will never leave your or forsake you" Blessings and keep your chin upLori Smanskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17324730038327894401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8664550140978579485.post-11974441446234248172018-10-08T19:35:59.292-04:002018-10-08T19:35:59.292-04:00I'm sorry so much for your loss. For me a pray...I'm sorry so much for your loss. For me a prayer for your loved one, constant prayer, maybe every day for a month even, would be an answer. Also making good things, helping others in the memory of your loved one, may help. I'll keep you in my prayersGalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07967965588274549105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8664550140978579485.post-81994908512965022962018-10-08T18:13:36.989-04:002018-10-08T18:13:36.989-04:00I am a new subscriber and I do not have any advice...I am a new subscriber and I do not have any advice since I have never had to deal with such a loss. My common sense side says, take one day at a time and just don’t plan much. Again, one day at a time. It sounds simple but don’t let tomorrow and the next days doings overwhelm you now. Spend a lot of alone time with your daughter doing fun things but things that help you communicate with her. That being said, I just wanted to write to say I am so very sorry. Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02643213404670549728noreply@blogger.com