I am so sad to hear another young JW commits suicide in our old hall

troubled mind

A young man my children were friends with, and grew up with, died this morning . He had been suffering with manic /depression for the last couple of years . His Dad found him this morning ....

My son drove three hours to come home and be with friends ,but he also has faded and does not know if he will be accepted at the house of his dead friend . That makes me really sad too because I was good friends with the parents yet I don't think I would be welcome there either . I am going to send condolances and go to any public service though .

What is really horrible is that the young man had told his mom Friday that he had not decided if he wanted to remain a witness, but he would give her his answer today ......

Heaven

I have had conversations with people about suicide. Many are angry at those who commit the act. What I try to explain to these angry individuals is that people do not commit this act without a lot of deeply disturbing, complex issues. There are many things that go into someone deciding that life is so hopeless that it isn't worth living and then taking action. I have felt this way at times. The one thing that has kept me from acting on it is that I do know things can get better... and I do not wish to hurt my family in this way. When I hear about another person taking their own life I feel we have failed this person in some way. How can we reach and help those who feel so hopeless?

I am sad for all those who knew this young man and that the timing of his act may have devastating repercussions on his Mom.

Black Sheep

I bet his mom didn't put him under any pressure to stay in

A very sad story that I am sure could have had a very different ending if the kid had felt he could be honest with his parents.

I've been there, but took a different option.

Chris

BabaYaga

May he find the light and peace that seemed so elusive in this life.

Casper

So sorry to hear this...

Cas

TheClarinetist

Suicide is a terrible thing, and so are the forces that drive one to it. My heart goes out to all those Jehovah's Witnesses and ex Jehovah's Witnesses that were pushed to that point by the pain and fear inherent in the JW teachings, and am glad that in my darkest moments I chose a brighter path.

Troubled Mind, my sympathies go out to you, your family, and the family of the poor man.

troubled mind

My son went ahead and went over to the families house and has been gone for a couple of hours now . I am glad he has this chance to grieve with the other friends and family he use to be close with .

I was the wedding photographer for this young man 3 yrs ago and just found their wedding cd ...I think i will take it to the family tomorrow .

no more kool aid

How sad, your son sounds like a great friend.

baltar447

Sorry to hear about this young man's suicide. It's always a tragic thing

AdaMakawee

My nephew committed suicide rather than admit what others knew, he was gay. He was told that he was an abomination, he was told that he would die at armeggedon if he didn't man up. He couldn't figure out how to reconcile all of that so he took his life.

He found where his mom his her pistol, and then he found where she hid the bullets, they were in two separate places. She found him when she got home from work.

There are many reasons that young people take their own lives, but being in a religion that fills you with guilt and fear, especially if you suffer depression or bi-polar disorder, can be a crippling blow and more than a young person can bear.

My heart goes out to your son and to the family who have to experience this loss and all the confusion, grief, and questions that this brings in to your life.

Ada

I am so sad to hear another young JW commits suicide in our old hall

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