Walk Out of the Darkness - Timmy's Plum Shirts
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
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Thank you for all of the love and support. I realize that this is a difficult issue to talk about, but someone has to do it... so I did it. If you ever start thinking suicidal thoughts or need someone to talk to, please seek help at a helpline like 1-800-273-TALK (8255), the National Suicide Hotline.
You can see my blog post about this here: wp.me/p1UNP3-2JV
Brittany, I have lost two family members to suicide. One my uncle and the other my father. Two years ago in November, I knocked on his door ( he lived with me) he did not answer the door his car was there in the driveway, so I opened the door and found him... I will never forget that and am experiencing PTSD majorly because of it. For a long time I blamed myself for not literally DRAGGING him to the hospital. He lived under my roof and I should have known. He suffered from clinical depression and schizophrenia and had been instutionalized one time before. I my self suffer from clinical depression and GAD and am taking meds. My father could not find a med that did not make him feel like a zombie and thought he could combat this on his own, but in the end the illness won. I just want to let you know that I have a lot of respect for for coming on your blog and bringing this to light because not many people take mental illness seriously. I do want to say that, for people that are not familiar with the signs they are there. They may be small and seem insignificant at first,but when you put everything together, you "see the light". My father was under financial stress, he had relationship problems with a woman that he was in love with. Not really serious stuff to me.. But to him it was enough for him to think that his life was not worth living. Here are some of the things he did, he gave away possessions, but he made excuses when he was confronted with the question why are you getting rid of that.. He said he would just get another new one when he moved. Hr talked about it frequently. But when confronted with our concerns he down played and said, the he was just using it as a term. One of the most important things that if anybody knows of someone struggling with depression/mental health that if the depressed person has a plan to do it that they will try it. That is what the counselors told us.. I am sorry for such a long post but I felt the need to bring up something's for me as I still have visions of it all the time and I can smell his cologne from time to time. I am not sure of this but I don't think that my life will EVER be the same again. I think you are a fantastic young woman, brave and I am going to try to figure out how to donate some money to your cause..I am not good with computers. I wish you nothing but the best... Big, gentle, hug to you.
I'm so sorry for your loss britta, i can't imagine how hard this must be for you and his family.
Hugs sweet girl. Thank you for sharing this. It means a lot when one of us looks out and sees the eyes of knowing people looking back with love and acceptance :) I appreciate that you have spread this around our crafty corner of the world.
my thoughts and prayers go out to you...you come acrossed as a person who would have no problems at all in life, however, you, as alot of US, do. Thank you for bringing light to this most secret of subjects. Be strong. Prayers for Tim.
I'm so proud of you, let the people see your true emotions, to let people see, what touches you.
Stay strong Britta, stay strong. I'm sure, that Tim is proud of you to, that you want to help other people!!!
Big hug to you and your friends/families!
Thank YOU for bringing this out in the open, Britta. I remember when you first shared your loss months ago; I was devastated for Tim, and you and your friends. I, too, have mental health & depression issues in my family, and it IS a major issue and SHOULD be talked about and understood by all. {hugs}
So sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing and educating.
My brother took his life in March. I know your feeling of loss and I'm sorry you have to go through this.
I am so very sorry for your loss, Britta! I think you are such a lovely and strong person, and I'm so glad you put together this video for us to hear from you!
Sending big HUGS to you for healing, and I hope your walk is very successful! Sending a donation now ♥
Sending prayers your way💐💐 Tim will be with you always 💜. That "monster" is something we have to fight everyday by all means. Thanks for your efforts💐💐
Thank you for putting this feeling into words and shedding light on the underlying issue here. We are not alone in this fight. That's something I have to think about every day. It must have been VERY hard to produce this and I really appreciate you for it. Walk on!
Sincerest condolences to you and your friends. It took courage to tell your story. Bless you for that. Will donate to your cause.
Powerful. Thanks for sharing. Sorry for your loss.
So so sorry for you loss.
I am sad to learned your friend passed away. Sending you healing prayers and happy thoughts.
So sorry to hear of your loss. God bless
So sorry for what you are going through. Hugs.
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Hugs to you
I love you.
sorry for you lost
Thank you for putting this feeling into words and shedding light on the underlying issue here. We are not alone in this fight. That's something I have to think about every day. It must have been VERY hard to produce this and I really appreciate you for it. Walk on!