Horrible News!

[TheAnvil 0]

A friend of mine just attempted suicide. He was unsuccessful, thank God. Just got off the phone with his Dad. I called to let him know I was still a bit sick and might not be able to jump tomorrow if I'm not feeling better, and his Dad picked up. His Dad told me what had occurred, but not the method. Non dz.com'er. Really good guy and a big surprise. Apparently they've got him restrained in the hospital and they wouldn't even let his mom & dad see him for very long. Kind of a bit in shock right now. This sux and I can't do a damned thing about it othe than pray for him.

Vinny the Anvil
Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL
JACKASS POWER!!!!!!

[thegreekone 0]

Kind of a bit in shock right now. This sux and I can't do a damned thing about it othe than pray for him.

[NWFlyer 2]

Vinny, I'm so sorry you're having to go through this. I've been through the suicide or attempted suicide of friends before and it's not easy for the friends and family.

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This sux and I can't do a damned thing about it othe than pray for him.

Right now, you're probably right. He's (I hope) getting good medical care but moving forward it's going to be tough going for him and just being there for him will be a huge help. You may not feel like you're being very helpful, or that you can "do" much but trust me when I say just continuing to be a part of his life will mean a lot, even though he may not be able to show you or tell you for a while.

"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke

[namgrunt 0]

so sad to hear this

EVERYONE needs someone they can talk to at some time or another..you may be his

just be there for him..thats all you can do for now and thats enough

when he is ready to talk..you or someone has to be ready to listen

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59 YEARS,OVERWEIGHT,BALDIND,X-GRUNT
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[Sebazz1 2]

Arggg, that is frustarting. Give me a call of you need anything...

[wmw999 2,547]

Take care of yourself, so that you can share some strength with him when he needs it from you. And let's hope that his fog begins to clear soon.

Wendy W.

There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown)

[ACMESkydiver 0]

Suicide sucks.

Try to be available for him when he gets out of the hospital. If he isn't depressed going in, the psych ward will definitely do it to him while he's there.

I'm sorry to hear it. Be there for your friend, and encourage him to seek some further help when he's out.

~Jaye
Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action.

[Andy_Copland 0]

Been there and your right, its sucks. I found that all you can do is be a friend and dont probe too much. Your friends going to need a tower of support.

1338

People aint made of nothin' but water and shit.

Until morale improves, the beatings will continue.

[jumpingjimmy 0]

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Been there and your right, its sucks. I found that all you can do is be a friend and dont probe too much. Your friends going to need a tower of support.

suicide is so selfish

ps, painless too

[lawrocket 3]

It sucks. Here's my advice:

1) Be there for yourself. After you've got a clear head;
2) Be there for his parents. Your friend doesn't need your help now - he's being taken care of by the pros. His parents, on the other hand, are the victims who are usually forgotten.
3) When both of you are ready, be there for him. My dad did this and I never got ready to be there for him. I couldn't forgive him. I still haven't. I may never forgive him. I don't have the strength to do so. Hopefully you have more strength than do I.

My wife is hotter than your wife.

[ladyskydiver 0]

I'm sorry to hear about your friend, Vinny! Many hugs! If you need to talk, you know how to get a hold of me.

Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile.

[Michele 1]

Vinny, you know I've been very public about my battles. If you need some perspective, some support, and some guidance, just pm me. I've been there, and I know what it's like.

Every time I see a thread about suicide, it hurts. Both for those who have undertaken it, as well as for those left behind. As always, and as I will forever do, should anyone be thinking about suicide, or battling depression, I'm here. Reach out one more time, because there is help....I promise.

Ciels-
Michele

~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek
While our hearts lie bleeding?~

[xenaswampjumper 0]

hey you, once again so sorry, I am going to bed but we will talk again tomorrow hugs hugs and more hugs!!!!!

till later have fun & love each other seeya mb65johnny gates....
In skydiving, the only thing that stops you is the ground..............
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