Posted by Jai Narayan on August 22, 2004, at 9:48:31
In reply to poem ... Chocolate Milk, posted by Atticus on August 22, 2004, at 8:58:26
Incredible.
They are so frightened.
They are so frightening.
How soon after your attempt?
It almost seems like they wanted to acknowledge your action at this meal.
I have actually cut myself on the plastic knife (not on purpose) and cut my lip on the plastic spoon. They are strangly sharp.
How is your family responding now?
My sisters never did try to act like everything was normal after my sister cut herself. We had meetings on how to work with her. I gave her my full support and love.The day after I went into her hospital room. She looked so calm and angelic. I was so in awe at how beautiful she looked. Her bright blue eyes fastened on my face then cast down when she admitted how sad she was that she had failed.
The Doc told me that would be coming.
I was prepared.
Right!
I rushed to her side and admitted I too felt like suicide was an option for me but that her attempt had put me through such soul searching.
I stated with all my heart that I wanted her to live. I had decided. I would do whatever she needed me to do to support her. I would not put my will for her to live on top of her. But just let her know where I stood. I was there for her totally.
I got it...
how bad others felt when I talked about my suicide.Families are so unique in their support, love and reaction to a survivor of suicide.
Thanks Atticus for this poem.
poster:Jai Narayan
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