I like to share what my wonderful therapist told me...several times. We've talked about suicide on many occasions (when my suicidal 'ideation' grabs hold). She said that statistics show that family members left behind are highly likely to have suicidal thoughts when a close loved one takes their life. I can't remember the percentage, but it is very high.

She made me promise that I would contact her immediately if I had a 'plan'. That was relatively easy for me...I thought about my daughter and grandson and what it would do to them if I chose such a drastic action.

Not sure what this has to do with this conversation but...I guess mourning the loss of someone has many faces.

i'm blathering