That is terrible news. I can't even begin to understand why someone would leave their family (especially with kids) like that. It most definitely does not make anything easier, or solve any problems. So sad that anyone resorts to taking their own life. Sorry to hear this, and will keep you and yours in prayer.
Matt..I am very saddened to hear of your loss. I can't imagine the emotions his family is experiencing right now. Those poor kids...no father any longer. Your advice about manning up and not being afraid to talk about it is spot on...that's all it is...fear. My prayers are with your whole family.
Sorry to hear that From personal experience I know it is a shock to the system and many emotion from sadness to anger but just remember that you and everyone affected also have to talk and not keep things in.
Sorry for your loss Matt. I couldn't imagine things being bad enough to leave my kids and wife alone. Good luck with everything.
My condolences... just be there for each other through this difficult time and hope your family can overcome this
I wish I could thank everyone in person for all the kind words, your prayers are helping and just knowing that you took those few seconds out of your day to think of someone besides your family means alot. It will be a very long road ahead of my sister n law and the four girls, but we are commited to be there for them and give them anything they need. They cannot lose sight that there are many many people that care very much for them.
You know, at first, I thought to write how deeply sorry and sad it must be ... then I read that comment. I am sorry, but I have to admit that, people that do that, they are mentally "gone". They can't "man up". My father was the greatest person and I always repected him for what he was. When he decided to do it, we were all in shock and discovered that probably nothing could be done. I understand what you are saying or the message your are trying to pass. The thing is, everyone is different. I'm sory if my message has upset anyone here. Marc
My condolences to you and to your family. Cant imagine what his family is going through. maybe would sound like asshole but it was very irresponsible for him to do that, leaving wife and kids like this and taking easy way out is not a man kind of way if you know what i mean
Very sad situation. My thoughts are with your and your entire extended family - may this tough time pass quickly
Yea, you sound like an asshole... If you think that people who attempt suicide are doing so because its the easy way out of a situation, then maybe you probably havent had any experience with this situation. The mentality that contemplates the 'easy way out', is not the same mentality that attempts suicide. You cant even begin to understand that unless youve considered it yourself... Someone who attempts suicide truely believes that they have nothing to offer the world. Its a feeling that hits you so deep in your soul, that you are truly convinced its the smartest and often, most caring choice. Deepest sympathies to the family. I hope they dont try to understand it, and try their best to remember all the good he brought into the world, like his 4 sons and daughters. There is always a positive side to things, and this is the time to look at it.
Well said. A person who can 'man up' isnt the same person that will get to this depressed state in the first place. Sympathies as well, as it seems you also have personal experience with this.
so sorry for the family members that are left alone. just try and assure the kids he didnt do it because of anything they did. i know some kids blame themselves, thinking if they had done something different it would have made a difference. truth is, short of professional help, i doubt any one could have been anything more than a temp fix.
