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I guess maybe I should clarify. It was just before Thanksgiving. Vincent came to my office at work. His family had just uninvited us to Thanksgiving dinner. They are mormon. I told him it was ok and we would do our own thing with my grandpa. We kissed and make small jokes. He bought me flowers that night. Then we ended up having a small argument because I was still pushing him to get mental help. I had known he was having suicidal thoughts for about 15 days. And I wanted him to go in patient for professional help. He wouldn't. That night he called at 1:06am and unlike every time before, for some reason I didn't wake up. He didnt leave a voicemail, he just shot himself in the head. The suicide not said he had been planning it for months. And he knew it would hurt me an others but that he felt it was the brave thing to do, and best for everyone. I personally have struggled with guilt but i am seeing a counselor.

AprilLynn 5 July 26
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Please believe me that there was nothing you could do. I know the guilt personally, but if someone is determined to do this, they will find a way. I'm happy you're seeing a counselor. It's difficult, and the pain in real, but it time, you will be able to handle it and move forward. Wishing you peace.

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It doesn’t sound like there anything you could have stopped what happened. Please take care of yourself and be well.

PaulD Level 5 July 26, 2018
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I am sure you did what you could April. An individual can only do so much in the care of another. I am sorrowful for your hurt, and the hurt to those who knew him, and loved him. Losing a loved one is never easy. We must go on nevertheless, and cherish the memory of those whom we cared for. Mormons can be a spiteful group, I know. Many of which feign kindness if only to serve their own pretentiousness. We as a community are here for you. We're a good lot for the most part. πŸ™‚

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I wish you were here. My ex wife is a psych nurse who works with survivors of suicide. I sure hope you get help. Hugs.

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