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I'm not sure if my thoughts on this subject can ever be articulated correctly, but I'm going to try anyway at the risk of being misunderstood. Due to my lifelo
by cubano 11y ago
I'm not sure if my thoughts on this subject can ever be articulated correctly, but I'm going to try anyway at the risk of being misunderstood.
Due to my lifelong struggles with addiction, I have often contemplated suicide. Actually, one of my closest ex-girlfriends off-handily remarked 20 years ago that she thought suicide might be the only answer for me, after doing everything in her power to help me over a 3 year period.
You see, she intimately saw the pain that my self-inflicted junkie lifestyle dispensed to others and, on a much deeper level, myself.
Today, I continue to live in the wreckage that I so carelessly created, with a brother whom will not talk to me no matter what I do and old friends whom don't return calls, and I'll be honest...life is pretty bleak when family and friends no longer exist.
Why is it that some, often ancient, cultures not-only-tolerate but almost-glorify suicide when an individual has lost their self respect or has been publicly shamed?
Maybe suicide isn't the worst possible option there is.
- the-dude 11y agoHi Cubano, I remember earlier very open minded posts from you. Thank you. I can relate a bit about the loss of family and friends and feeling desolated. While it is true you might not be able to replace your family, it is possible to make new friends. It worked for me and I have never been happier, even without the family. I will put my email in my profile. Keep going.
- nappy 11y agoYour ex was wrong. Ancient societies, frequently full of wisdom, also believed dumb stuff like the sun orbiting the earth and that bathing regularly was bad for one's health. Please reach out to me and I'll gladly give you my phone number.