Fuck! A close friend for the last 25 years just committed suicide.

[madinmaryland]

Hadn't had a lot of contact with him over the last couple of years as we were several hundred miles away. Shitty way to start the weekend.

[nadinbrzezinski]

1. You ok? Need to talk

PM me.

Serious.

And my sympathies...

[madinmaryland]

7. I talked to him yesterday morning. The first time in about a year or so.

Thank you for your sympathies.

[nadinbrzezinski]

16. Suffice it to say

you did nothing to lead to this.

That is something very important ok.

And I am serious, if you need to talk, and use the PM, I am here.

Remember the friendship and honor him that way.

:hug:

[madinmaryland]

19. I agree with you. From the reports that I have read,

this was something that he had planned and had threatened to harm himself in the past.

I appreciate your offer of assistance during this trying time. I have a wonderful wife who has been helping me through this tonight. It was he who introduced me to my wife!

:hug:

[nadinbrzezinski]

21. Good that you have your loving wife

:hug:

[niyad]

2. I am so very sorry to hear this. may you, and all his loved ones and friends, find peace.

[dionysus]

3. oh, shit. i'm sorry.

[tnlefty]

4. ...

I have no words, and sorry seems pale. :hug:

[Catshrink]

5. I'm so sorry...

:grouphug:

[proteus_lives]

6. Condolences.

[gateley]

8. I'm so sorry, too. nt

[Withywindle]

9. I'm so sorry.

:hug:

[Odin2005]

10. I'm sorry!

:hug:

[mzteris]

11. I'm sorry for your loss.

:hug:

[flvegan]

12. I'm sorry, Mad. You've had a very rough time lately.

I hope you're doing okay in spite of it all.

[madinmaryland]

15. I have a wonderful wife and daughter and extended family

that has provided me and is providing me with the support that I need at this time. I'm sure I will talk to someone in the future just to help me straighten out things.

Thanks for your concern, five! :hug:

[GreenPartyVoter]

13. I am so very sorry *hugs*

[dixiegrrrrl]

14. Ouch!

That can be haunting.
So sorry to hear. :hug:

[aikoaiko]

17. I hate when that happens.

My condolences to you and all who loved him.

[SCRUBDASHRUB]

18. I'm sorry to hear this. :(

[applegrove]

20. I'm so sorry. vibes.

[villager]

22. Sorry to hear this -- hope you, and the surviving family, are doing okay...

The darkness of these times is getting to people, more and more...

Stay strong...

[MilesColtrane]

23. I'm sorry, man.

May the good memories eventually overtake the pain you feel now.

[pearl]

24. Mental pain

As someone who has dealt with a great deal of physical pain and mental anguish, I can say nothing compares to mental anguish. Please know I'm thinking of you and yours tonight.

[political_Dem]

25. That is terrible news indeed. You have my deepest condolences.

Friends are hard to find as it is. When you lose someone close to you, it is a true tragedy. :(

During this time, I hope you are surrounded with care, love and understanding with those who have your best interest at heart. May healing come to buttress the sadness and pain.

:hug: