Once I tried to end it all...fortunately, I didn't succeed!

If I had not lived I would have missed marriage to my loving husband;
I would have missed my 5 babies;
I would have missed my 7 grandchildren;
I would have missed my great-grandson that is due very soon.

Dear friends of ours had 2 grown children in their 30's...their daughter killed herself, soon after their son died of a heart attack. I can only imagine the grief they have suffered. Please don't put your parents & loved ones through that pain. There are many wonderful things you can choose for yourself.

We have had a life with a lot of love & tears, ups & downs, a lot of JOY & sorrow. I WOULDN'T TRADE IT ALL FOR ANYTHING!!!

Be wise, know that others care...I DO.

Hi Soccersam. I'm glad you stopped by NeuroTalk. There are a lot of good people in the Survivors of Suicide forum. They are people who have lost ones to suicide and who have tried it themselves and they understand. As our good friend Alffe says, it's good to talk about it and you've made that first step.

Most of us understand depression as well. I've had that all of my life but manage now with meds and lots of love from others.

You'll find a lot of compassion and understanding here. Do please follow Chemar's link and post in the Survivors of Suicide forum.

I hope this finds you well.