KermitMcDermott Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 That's our society. It's cool to be a prick and say awful things when you hide behind a computer screen. I do not hide! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 (edited) there is some real !@#$ing idiots in this thread. mocking a suicide, real !@#$ing classless. Edited July 21, 2017 by DaBillsFanSince1973 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KermitMcDermott Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 !@#$ing I am unfamiliar with this term or how to even pronounce it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section122 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Dating back to 1983 to present day - with the last one being late night Jan., 15, 2015 - I've known, well, eight people who have committed suicide. No family. All friends and/or co-workers. The last one hurt the most. Her name was Rebecca and she lived life to the fullest. Took it right by the balls and I envied her for it. She worked for me for years and was a friend. I had ZERO idea that she battled depression. At least once/week, I think about her. I think about her very last moments and whether she was crying and wrestling with actually doing it. Or if she was certain and she was at peace before she hanged herself. I've never been mad at her and I know there's nothing I could have done to prevent it. But I do miss her and I just feel sad that she was that sad. I've spent many years devoting time to a NFP for homeless vets. Since Becky's suicide, I've often thought that switching gears and latching onto a Suicide Prevention/Awareness NFP is something I should do. I think I will. To the person who put up the picture and circled the "hang with us," part. Just delete it. I run the full gamut of emotions when it comes to suicide. Unfortunately I too have had several close to me commit suicide. I'm always angry when I first hear about it. I'm mad at the person for hurting those around. I'm mad at them for not asking for help and I'm mad at myself for not seeing it coming. I get that people must be hurting tremendously to do such a thing to themselves but I can't ever imagine hurting so much it seems like an option let alone the best or only option for them. He had kids and a wife that will now wonder what they could have done and blaming themselves for not stopping it. I don't even know what I'm trying to say here but suicide seems like it should be preventable and yet it isn't. We have a lot of learning to do about dealing with mental illness and helping those in need. Also if you are under 40 and a male don't tell me you didn't rock this song Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KermitMcDermott Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 (edited) Also if you are under 40 and a male don't tell me you didn't rock this song If I told you I did rock to that song I would be lying, cause I didn't, not even once, or even half of a once. Or a quarter of a once. Edited July 21, 2017 by KermitMcDermott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section122 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 If I told you I did rock to that song I would be lying, cause I didn't, not even once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Canadian Bills Fan Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 I run the full gamut of emotions when it comes to suicide. Unfortunately I too have had several close to me commit suicide. I'm always angry when I first hear about it. I'm mad at the person for hurting those around. I'm mad at them for not asking for help and I'm mad at myself for not seeing it coming. I get that people must be hurting tremendously to do such a thing to themselves but I can't ever imagine hurting so much it seems like an option let alone the best or only option for them. He had kids and a wife that will now wonder what they could have done and blaming themselves for not stopping it. I don't even know what I'm trying to say here but suicide seems like it should be preventable and yet it isn't. We have a lot of learning to do about dealing with mental illness and helping those in need. Also if you are under 40 and a male don't tell me you didn't rock this song Well said my friend. CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KermitMcDermott Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 I only see one post joking about the suicide. I think it's sick, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Umm... To be fair - that's was the definition of new kids for a male audience. Sad story though. Seems clear his friends suicide hung heavy on him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 http://nation.com.pk/columns/25-Jul-2017/please-stop-glorifying-suicide Yes, it is a politically charged article but it rings true and I do not care if you are on one side of the political spectrum or not. It is hard being a celebrity in the modern world. With the connectivity and the ensuing following penetrating new zeniths with every passing second, the sheer volume of influence certain individuals can have over millions of people and growing is absolutely unprecedented. With such magnitude of fame comes similar scrutiny. For, considering the number of people one can inspire, certain sections have put more responsibilities on celebrities than ever before. What this has meant is that any tinge of bigotry, whether of the racist, sexist, homophobic or xenophobic variety is being taken to the sword on a regular basis, especially in the digital realm. Any individual with a following, regardless of their stature and direct nature of responsibilities, is being increasingly held accountable for actions that could have a negative impact on the millions they influence. Except when they decide to kill themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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