Robin Williams died a year
ago today from suicide.
He was dealing with Lewy body
dementia that progresses quickly and is marked by depression, anxiety,
paranoia, and hallucinations. His death brought light to a difficult subject,
and the discussions I heard afterward spoke of the mental illness aspect of
suicide, taking the blame off those who died. It also removed the guilt from
family and friends who felt there was something they could have done the night
before that would have saved them.
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One book I read this year is
Jill Bialosky’s History of a Suicide.
It tells of her struggle to understand her sister’s suicide. It has helped me understand.
"We do not want to let go, no matter how wrenching it is or what it costs us, because being without someone we love is worseWe do not want to let go, no matter how wrenching it is or what it costs us, because being without someone we love is worse."
ReplyDeleteThis statement is the highest truth that has and will forever resonate within me. Such beautiful words to honor such wonderful people we've lost. Thank you for these words, Mark.
We remember, honor, cherish them, now and for the rest of our days. Their love for us, Amanda, has shaped who we have become.
DeleteThank you for this reminder. Well done you.
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