High-Functioning Depression is more common than our society is willing to acknowledge. The messages in this video are helpful and can save lives. Thanks.
Everyone has their demons and life is complicated, the mind is complicated, mental health is complicated. Honor Al by bringing awareness to mental health.❤️
I reached out to a couple of friends because of this video. I have been in a situation that I contemplated my own suicide, and I will say that it helped quite a bit when friends reached out. Thanks for sharing Ryky
I just read many of the comments that people have left you please know that you are very special person and I think you just saved my life that is no small thing and it goes Way beyond sharpening please embrasure spiritualist cuz you are so beautiful thank you
So sorry to hear of your loss!:'( Depression is a very difficult thing to live with. I greatly respect you for respecting your friend. He was very lucky to have you as a friend.
I'm sorry to hear of Al's passing. I'm sure he was grateful he could share his passion for sharpening with you. If you're having a hard time coping, consider reaching out to a therapist. They can really help with your feelings.
Thank you for your thoughtful messsage. Thank you for using this platform to share it. I have no doubt your words will make many people reach out to someone who's feeling forgotten. I've been watching for a while. Know you've had some rough spots. Thank you for always remaining gracious. Peace and strength to you and his familly.
It's natural for you to feel like you "should've known" or "could've done something" because it's the first thing we think of... Good advice to let love and happiness flow to friends and family while they're still part of us. Thanks for sharing and so sorry for your loss 💔
I'm sorry man... Losing someone unexpectedly is painful, especially in these circumstances. Don't let it eat away at you though, it's not good for you in the long run. All we can do is try to be and do better in the future for those closest to us!
So sorry to hear about the tragic loss of your friend Ryky. I admire your courage in speaking about this openly. My condolences to your loved ones. May God shed his love and compassion on all. -Dan
Thank you for being genuine and vulnerable. Your channel has given me some smiles, some interesting things to work on while I processed some of my own stuff, so I'm glad you are using the channel to process what you're going through too. I'm so sorry to hear this news, but thank you.
I’m so sorry for the tragic loss you and his family have suffered… . Always honor his memory by speaking his name out loud, and sharing memories, when you’re ready and at that point. May he Rest In Peace 🙏🏼
You have a heart of gold. You have so much power in you and your channel to spread awareness and to let many know that they are loved and even though it gets dark if you hold a day more the sunshine can come. I am sorry about your friend.
I want you to know how much I enjoyed this post! You showed love and compassion in your comments. Rare these days. I am now one of your biggest fans! You stepped up to the plate and showed your heart! We need more of this in our world today. Great job my friend! James Kimbrough Saint Augustine, Florida
I'm very sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing. You have inspired me to reach out to loved ones. I just want to encourage you to press in and keep the faith
That's a tough pill to swallow when someone we care about takes there own life prayers going out to you and his family 🙏🙏life is way to short we can't take the things and people we have for granted
I'm sorry for your loss and my thoughts go to the man's family. Thank you for sharing, and for talking openly and honsetly about your grief. I hope time brings peace.
Sorry for your lost . Grateful for the courage to share your thoughts on this. Talking and listening in any form is always the best way to prevent tragedy like this. May he RIP .
God bless you and be with you in your time of mourning and grief. Thank you for your emotional honesty and for your courage to share your pain with your fans.
I am very very sorry for your loss. Thanks for the advice, will tell my people right now that they are important to me. Don't forget you have a strong community that supports you!
I’m so sorry for your loss. Your channel has really helped me personally and from the bottom of my heart I wish you and those you care for all the very best
I'm sorry for your loss. Thanks for your positive message during this tough time. When the time is right I'd love to see a video about Katana sharpening/restoration in his honor/memory. Take care Ryky!
I also have the same regrets that you're feeling, and as most ppl probably do. It's heartbreaking. I'd rather be sorry for something I did than for something I didn't do. Thank you for the good advice though, well spoken. You're a nice person.
Thank you for posting this video. It is so important that you said what you did and I really admire you for it. So heartfelt and genuine. This pandemic has been extremely hard for those that do not have an extended social network or extended families and it is the little things that we can do to those that makes a huge difference. I know this video was not easy for you and I really want you to know that it has made a difference in realizing how we should treat our lonely fellow friends. Thank you again for being brave, showing us what the past 18 months has done to people without the human support network that we now realize we all need. Much respect and love. David.
Sorry to hear that man. I've been there too. It was almost 10 years ago when I lost my friend to suicide. My mom called me up and told me a friend of mine had died and that my brother could do a better job of explaining it. I actually thought I knew who it was. I've got a friend who makes lots of bad life choices and I assumed it was her. I was preparing for my brother to tell me she had OD or something. When he told me it Miguel who died instead I hit the floor. He was the last person on earth I would have expected. When I asked him how it happened and my brother said suicide I lost it. Just a few months earlier I had bought him a late birthday gift. We talked for hours and he seemed so happy. He always had seemed happy. I still don't know why it happened. I felt responsible for being so distant. I was going through training at the time and I'm reclusive by nature. I remember feeling like I'd let him down too. He was genuinely one of the nicest guys I've ever met. I remember after completing boot camp I came back to town and I didn't expect go out looking to party but he showed up at my front door the next morning and I can still remember the smile he had when I opened the door. I wasn't exactly popular so it meant a lot to me when he showed up looking for me that day. I knew how much he cared for me, so I did my best to keep that in mind. He would have hated to see how bad his passing rattled me. I committed myself to living a better life I'm sure that would make him happy. I don't know who your friend is but I'm sure he would feel the same way. All we can do is remember the good times and commit ourselves to becoming better. I'm not a frequent viewer but I enjoy your videos, watching your videos I learned sharpening and gain an appreciation for the hobby. Can't cook to save my life but it's been a fun little adventure. So anyway I'll pray for you and your friend's family. I'm sure you will receive a lot of love and support and hopefully your story will help someone else. Take care of yourself man.
Much love and compassion to you darling. Sending strength. May the spirits be kind to the soul of the departed and have forgiveness for the exit. I'm so very very sorry for this loss. Prayers for healing to everyone effected.
I'm so sorry, my condolences to you, as well as those were close to him. Give a hug to your daughter and wife. From what I've seen, you do so much for others. Much love, keep doing what you do. We love you mang, keep doing what you're doing and being a beacon in you lives, you offer so much warmth and encouragement to others. Thank you again, and realize you are valued as well.
Thank you for opening up and bringing awareness about mental health with this video, Ryky. I hope it helps someone going through tough times or motivates another to reach out to the ones they love. Deeply sorry about your friend, may he rest easy in heaven...
Thank you for sharing your emotion. Lost a friend years ago. He took his life. Nobody understood why. We are all living with memories and questions. Sometine there is no answer. Sorry for your loss.
Sorry to hear that. Thats so sad. My gosh. I've lived within the realm all around me, of such health problems all my life and it's not simple or easy. Forgive yourself and forgive your friend. Such health issues are so much more complex than you might imagine, and so very complex to fix or change. God bless.
We haven herd from you for a while, I hope you are doing well. Almost two months past from this video so i just wanted to remined you that we are all love you and waiting for your comeback.❤
So sorry to hear of your loss. We never know what our friends and those around us are going through. Most keep it to themselves. It's important to let them know we care about them.
Thank you for sharing this, Ryky. May his family find peace through all of this. "Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing." - 1 Thessalonians 5:11. Thank you for all you do.
I'm so sorry to hear this, it's hard losing freinds so early as they had so much more to give to the world. I lost a good friend a few years back and I felt the same so much. What would happen if I did this or that. I know he is looking down and remembering the good times. Thank you for raising awareness and I wish all the best to you in this hard time.
I know how you feel, The same happened to me last year. Thanks for sharing and staying true. Don't blame yourself, i thought about it a lot myself, with time you will realize how little there is we can really do to stop things like that. Take time, process it, grieve, spend some time with people you love, do some things *you* want to do for yourself as well.
Sorry to hear this, so sad RIP. Agree with what you say, I always say to my friends we never know what happens the next day so enjoy every sec of your life and always talk to your loved ones about anything.
Thank you .I myself also lost someone. My niece and her boyfriend took their lives and I know what goes through someone's mind when this happens. I will pray for you and I ask you do the same for me. Thank you for this video you don't realize how powerful it is.
Live your life like HE said dude...we`re not good doing it on our own way...now...just take HIS hands and drop the tears that will clean your heart, then stand up and praise the LORD...and let HIS love heal you. Bless ya man...sorry for your loss.
I don't think I've ever commented on your channel, I had to this time. My heart breaks for you, and for the gentleman's family. Speaking from personal experience the family will need you in 6-months when everything goes quiet and everyone goes back to their lives. Stay in touch them if you can. The process of healing is a long one but you will get there and so will they. Lots of love. Ad from the UK..
I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that you can find some peace in your understanding of Als situation. Everyone has their demons, and nobody is responsible for them.
Oh no Ryky! I’m so sorry for your loss 😭 It’s amazing how complete strangers can effect us in ways we never could have imagined ❤️ Comfort and love being sent your way. -Leah
Sorry for your loss. Life is precious, yet so unpredictable that it takes strength to stand up to face our own problems everyday, and focus on the positive, especially during this time when we are isolated, and it's hard to find support from others, due to everyone having their own issues. Everyone deserves time to grief, let all the emotions out, before they are truly able to move forward. I hope all of Al's friends and family could recover from their loss.
My deepest sympathies for your loss. I suffered that same loss and blamed myself for many years for not recognizing warning signs. There aren't always "signs" because the decision is sometimes immediate and unreasonable. Thanks for bringing attention to a very complex issue. You may have saved a life!
So sorry for your loss. I lost my brother in law to depression. He too took his own life. My former wife also suffers from depression. Depression is truly a monster. After we lost my brother in law, who was takin Prozac right at the time when it was controversial, I spoke to two different doctor friends. Both said that if people are so sick that they need such powerful medicine, sometimes, they can't all be saved. It was sobering. Please accept my condolences.
My condolences. Infact a loss of my own brought me to your channel. It also sparked a deep love and appreciation for Japanese knives. I hope you can stay strong . They say time heals all, but I know that is not always true. But days do get easier. Much love.
Im sorry for the loss of your friend. Please share your thoughts and emotions with your wife, family members, and elders. I too have a fixer personality and relate with the struggles of wishing you could go back in time to save them. Most things in life our beyond our control. Be grateful for having the opportunity to share life with your friend and share your love with the people around you. We all love you for what you do and the sincere comments on the board reflect that. I wish you peace and happiness
Believe me I know the pain I lost my daughter like that three months ago and I still can’t stop thinking about it every day for one thing we could do is to keep your head straight stop going around the table Carrier your bags and look forward to life which is the most precious thing that we have it does hurt but life goes on
Sorry to hear that bud. My best friend took his life in a few years ago. I was across the world from him and remember the phone call from his mom till this day. I remember her telling me that he told her I was the only true friend he ever had and that she loved me. It still hurts till this day and doesn't get easier but I know he doesn't want me to let my head hang and wants me to enjoy my life to the fullest. I am sorry for you loss.
Hope you get to feel better soon regarding the loss of someone you knew. Specially, when it was due to mental health. We need more awareness. Hang in there and my condolences to your friend and his family. Be well my friend!
Sad to hear it. I lost a friend to suicide about 2 months ago and have the exact same feelings you described. He had been struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts for many years, and I (and others) had literally talked him down from ledges before. He left a wife and teenage daughter behind. I don't blame myself, but I know that I didn't do anything to save him either. And maybe I could have.
A good friend of mine took his life last year. I’ll never stop missing him. I understand what you are going though in this video. Thanks for all that you do.
Very sorry to hear about your friend. As many have said here, mental health/depression is a monster that can come out of nowhere and be intensely debilitating. I understand the second thoughts on "could you have said something to make a difference". 11 months ago my brother died of a seizure. It could have been random, however for at last 10 yrs. he was a 'professional' alcoholic' and at that level going cold turkey to sober up, which was his way, can kill you via seizures. He knew this. I tried to help him in many ways, from many resources, including telling him I, mom and dad loved him repeatedly. This was when I had a good idea what was happening with my brother (for years), sounds like you had a far less clear idea of what was going on. It's hard to see what's going on in that situation. My friends said the same thing to me when they heard of my brother's death, and while I still question "Did I?", in the end I know for all intents and purposes, I did the best I could and am not to blame. You did the same, you did what you thought in the situation. Also hindsight is sort of mixed bag. It's easy to look back and go "oh there was this time, and I guess that time as well... shit did I miss something?" I'm not saying you shouldn't look back, but be careful how you deal with it. A few months ago I realized that my brother may have in fact had a handful of non-lethal seizures and not just infrequently, randomly, 'passing out', as he put it. I might be wrong and my brother might have been in denial, but maybe I could have done something different if I had realized sooner? I guess you can "never say never" but realistically it's highly unlikely I could have really changed things and I get the feeling that it's the same is with you. If it might help, a friend that unexpectedly loss her long-term partner, has found writing a daily journal very helpful. I haven't done this but she is supa-smart. Peace. Peter Note to anyone reading this, if someone is a hardcore alcoholic, alcohol is one of the few drugs you don't go cold turkey with. At that stage, the brain can go crazy when it's suddenly removed, including disrupting vital functions.
High-Functioning Depression is more common than our society is willing to acknowledge. The messages in this video are helpful and can save lives. Thanks.
Everyone has their demons and life is complicated, the mind is complicated, mental health is complicated. Honor Al by bringing awareness to mental health.❤️
This is so sad I’m sorry for your loss.😢
I reached out to a couple of friends because of this video. I have been in a situation that I contemplated my own suicide, and I will say that it helped quite a bit when friends reached out. Thanks for sharing Ryky
Thank you for the vulnerable openness and using your platform for raising awareness and good beyond 'just' sharpening knives.
I appreciate that
I just read many of the comments that people have left you please know that you are very special person and I think you just saved my life that is no small thing and it goes Way beyond sharpening please embrasure spiritualist cuz you are so beautiful thank you
So sorry to hear of your loss!:'( Depression is a very difficult thing to live with. I greatly respect you for respecting your friend. He was very lucky to have you as a friend.
I'm sorry to hear of Al's passing. I'm sure he was grateful he could share his passion for sharpening with you. If you're having a hard time coping, consider reaching out to a therapist. They can really help with your feelings.
This message can't be shared enough. Thank you for sharing this with us
Thank you for your thoughtful messsage. Thank you for using this platform to share it. I have no doubt your words will make many people reach out to someone who's feeling forgotten. I've been watching for a while. Know you've had some rough spots. Thank you for always remaining gracious. Peace and strength to you and his familly.
It's natural for you to feel like you "should've known" or "could've done something" because it's the first thing we think of... Good advice to let love and happiness flow to friends and family while they're still part of us. Thanks for sharing and so sorry for your loss 💔
I'm sorry man... Losing someone unexpectedly is painful, especially in these circumstances. Don't let it eat away at you though, it's not good for you in the long run. All we can do is try to be and do better in the future for those closest to us!
So sorry to hear about the tragic loss of your friend Ryky. I admire your courage in speaking about this openly. My condolences to your loved ones. May God shed his love and compassion on all. -Dan
I'm so sorry to hear this, I hope you and his family will be able to grieve 🙏🏾
Sorry for your loss, and thank you sharing your experiences. I’m sure many people are appreciative of your openness
Thank you for being genuine and vulnerable. Your channel has given me some smiles, some interesting things to work on while I processed some of my own stuff, so I'm glad you are using the channel to process what you're going through too. I'm so sorry to hear this news, but thank you.
I’m so sorry for the tragic loss you and his family have suffered… . Always honor his memory by speaking his name out loud, and sharing memories, when you’re ready and at that point. May he Rest In Peace 🙏🏼
You have a heart of gold. You have so much power in you and your channel to spread awareness and to let many know that they are loved and even though it gets dark if you hold a day more the sunshine can come. I am sorry about your friend.
I want you to know how much I enjoyed this post! You showed love and compassion in your comments. Rare these days. I am now one of your biggest fans! You stepped up to the plate and showed your heart! We need more of this in our world today. Great job my friend!
James Kimbrough
Saint Augustine, Florida
I'm very sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing. You have inspired me to reach out to loved ones. I just want to encourage you to press in and keep the faith
That's a tough pill to swallow when someone we care about takes there own life prayers going out to you and his family 🙏🙏life is way to short we can't take the things and people we have for granted
I'm sorry for your loss and my thoughts go to the man's family. Thank you for sharing, and for talking openly and honsetly about your grief. I hope time brings peace.
Thanks for sharing. You along with his friends and family are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of mourning. Take care!
Sorry for your lost . Grateful for the courage to share your thoughts on this. Talking and listening in any form is always the best way to prevent tragedy like this. May he RIP .
Sorry for your loss, take your time, the world can wait. Thanks for all the videos you've made.
Sorry for his family's and your loss. May he RIP.
God bless you and be with you in your time of mourning and grief. Thank you for your emotional honesty and for your courage to share your pain with your fans.
I am very very sorry for your loss.
Thanks for the advice, will tell my people right now that they are important to me.
Don't forget you have a strong community that supports you!
I thank you for the words..
Cannot blame ur self brother, don't be afreaf to shed ur tears brother. It shows that you have a heart of gold..
I am so sorry for your loss! Sending you peace, light and love from Melbourne, Australia!
I’m so sorry for your loss. Your channel has really helped me personally and from the bottom of my heart I wish you and those you care for all the very best
I'm sorry for your loss. Thanks for your positive message during this tough time. When the time is right I'd love to see a video about Katana sharpening/restoration in his honor/memory. Take care Ryky!
I am sorry to hear of your loss. I can see from your face that this is hurting you. Sorry.
I’m sorry for your loss. thank you for making this video
Bless you Ryky. Thanks for being real.
So sorry to hear this news. Thank you for having the strength to make this video, it’s so important to share our feelings and support each other ❤️
Thank you for sharing this loss and pain. It took courage to post this.
I also have the same regrets that you're feeling, and as most ppl probably do. It's heartbreaking. I'd rather be sorry for something I did than for something I didn't do. Thank you for the good advice though, well spoken. You're a nice person.
My heartfelt condolences. Best to you and yours, and I hope you can get and give a strong hug to your loved ones soon.
Let's pray he finds peace, and may you find peace as well buddy...
Thank you for posting this video. It is so important that you said what you did and I really admire you for it. So heartfelt and genuine. This pandemic has been extremely hard for those that do not have an extended social network or extended families and it is the little things that we can do to those that makes a huge difference. I know this video was not easy for you and I really want you to know that it has made a difference in realizing how we should treat our lonely fellow friends. Thank you again for being brave, showing us what the past 18 months has done to people without the human support network that we now realize we all need. Much respect and love.
David.
And love And support is the best thing we could give them in our life ❤️
Your a good Guy
I feel you
I’m sorry. I hope you find peace and understanding over this senseless act.
You’ve been through a lot.
You seem like a very strong man.
Blessings
Sorry to hear. I've been there. Doesnt get easier, but you can find ways to honor his memory. Stay strong dude,
I’m so sorry dude! My condolences 💐
My condolences,
I also lost one of my uncles during these times, stay strong, be safe,
And let him live in your memories and cherish them.
My heartfelt condolences. Thanks for you message at this moment. God bless you and Al's family
Sorry for your loss man. My condolences.
Sorry to hear that man. I've been there too. It was almost 10 years ago when I lost my friend to suicide. My mom called me up and told me a friend of mine had died and that my brother could do a better job of explaining it. I actually thought I knew who it was. I've got a friend who makes lots of bad life choices and I assumed it was her. I was preparing for my brother to tell me she had OD or something. When he told me it Miguel who died instead I hit the floor. He was the last person on earth I would have expected. When I asked him how it happened and my brother said suicide I lost it. Just a few months earlier I had bought him a late birthday gift. We talked for hours and he seemed so happy. He always had seemed happy. I still don't know why it happened. I felt responsible for being so distant. I was going through training at the time and I'm reclusive by nature. I remember feeling like I'd let him down too. He was genuinely one of the nicest guys I've ever met. I remember after completing boot camp I came back to town and I didn't expect go out looking to party but he showed up at my front door the next morning and I can still remember the smile he had when I opened the door. I wasn't exactly popular so it meant a lot to me when he showed up looking for me that day. I knew how much he cared for me, so I did my best to keep that in mind. He would have hated to see how bad his passing rattled me. I committed myself to living a better life I'm sure that would make him happy. I don't know who your friend is but I'm sure he would feel the same way. All we can do is remember the good times and commit ourselves to becoming better.
I'm not a frequent viewer but I enjoy your videos, watching your videos I learned sharpening and gain an appreciation for the hobby. Can't cook to save my life but it's been a fun little adventure. So anyway I'll pray for you and your friend's family. I'm sure you will receive a lot of love and support and hopefully your story will help someone else. Take care of yourself man.
Sorry for your loss. All the best and strength for his family and friends 🙏
Much love and compassion to you darling. Sending strength. May the spirits be kind to the soul of the departed and have forgiveness for the exit. I'm so very very sorry for this loss. Prayers for healing to everyone effected.
I am so very sorry. I can only imagine the joy you brought to his life with this shared passion.
Thanks for your vulnerability. I believe many can relate to what u have gone thru and also will be encouraged to share n connect with loves ones.
Our families thoughts are with you 🙏🏻🙏🏻
We know your pain mate & its ok to not “fake it”. Stay strong man.
It's a tough place man ...my heart goes out to you and his family
I’m so sorry for your loss, we’re here for you in whatever way we can be
Thank you for sharing. So sorry. This is more important than the new studio
I'm so sorry, my condolences to you, as well as those were close to him. Give a hug to your daughter and wife. From what I've seen, you do so much for others. Much love, keep doing what you do. We love you mang, keep doing what you're doing and being a beacon in you lives, you offer so much warmth and encouragement to others. Thank you again, and realize you are valued as well.
My heart goes out to you for your loss. God bless you and his family.
Thank you for opening up and bringing awareness about mental health with this video, Ryky. I hope it helps someone going through tough times or motivates another to reach out to the ones they love. Deeply sorry about your friend, may he rest easy in heaven...
I'm sorry for your loss. I know the feeling of wanting to just hit the delete button on life. I hope you get through this
Nice of you to have the courage to speak about him and your loss. We all need to be more open about this subject.
Thank you for sharing your emotion. Lost a friend years ago. He took his life. Nobody understood why. We are all living with memories and questions. Sometine there is no answer. Sorry for your loss.
So sorry to hear this, I've suffered with lost myself and unfortunately it doesn't get any easier for a good while, stay strong 👊🏽
My prayers go out to you, and your friend's family. I'm sorry for your loss.
Sorry to hear that. Thats so sad. My gosh. I've lived within the realm all around me, of such health problems all my life and it's not simple or easy. Forgive yourself and forgive your friend. Such health issues are so much more complex than you might imagine, and so very complex to fix or change. God bless.
We haven herd from you for a while, I hope you are doing well. Almost two months past from this video so i just wanted to remined you that we are all love you and waiting for your comeback.❤
sorry for your loss and nice wise words,lets embrace life.
So sorry to hear of your loss. We never know what our friends and those around us are going through. Most keep it to themselves. It's important to let them know we care about them.
Thank you for sharing this, Ryky. May his family find peace through all of this. "Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing." - 1 Thessalonians 5:11. Thank you for all you do.
So sorry for your loss. Breathe and try to stay positive!
I'm so sorry to hear this, it's hard losing freinds so early as they had so much more to give to the world. I lost a good friend a few years back and I felt the same so much. What would happen if I did this or that. I know he is looking down and remembering the good times. Thank you for raising awareness and I wish all the best to you in this hard time.
I know how you feel, The same happened to me last year.
Thanks for sharing and staying true.
Don't blame yourself, i thought about it a lot myself, with time you will realize how little there is we can really do to stop things like that.
Take time, process it, grieve, spend some time with people you love, do some things *you* want to do for yourself as well.
Sorry to hear this, so sad RIP.
Agree with what you say, I always say to my friends we never know what happens the next day so enjoy every sec of your life and always talk to your loved ones about anything.
Thank you .I myself also lost someone. My niece and her boyfriend took their lives and I know what goes through someone's mind when this happens. I will pray for you and I ask you do the same for me. Thank you for this video you don't realize how powerful it is.
Live your life like HE said dude...we`re not good doing it on our own way...now...just take HIS hands and drop the tears that will clean your heart, then stand up and praise the LORD...and let HIS love heal you. Bless ya man...sorry for your loss.
Sad to hear. Sorry about your loss and condolences to his family and friends.
Sorry for your loss same happened to me this year you can't blame yourself but keel your head up and prayers to he's family 🙏
Sorry for your loss. Time is not linear for all, so enjoy every moment and help someone in need.
I don't think I've ever commented on your channel, I had to this time. My heart breaks for you, and for the gentleman's family. Speaking from personal experience the family will need you in 6-months when everything goes quiet and everyone goes back to their lives. Stay in touch them if you can. The process of healing is a long one but you will get there and so will they. Lots of love.
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I am so sorry for your loss… looking forward to see you again smiling and sharpening!
🙏 Sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for his family may he rip🙏
I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that you can find some peace in your understanding of Als situation. Everyone has their demons, and nobody is responsible for them.
Oh no Ryky! I’m so sorry for your loss 😭
It’s amazing how complete strangers can effect us in ways we never could have imagined ❤️
Comfort and love being sent your way.
-Leah
Sorry for your loss.
Life is precious, yet so unpredictable that it takes strength to stand up to face our own problems everyday, and focus on the positive, especially during this time when we are isolated, and it's hard to find support from others, due to everyone having their own issues.
Everyone deserves time to grief, let all the emotions out, before they are truly able to move forward.
I hope all of Al's friends and family could recover from their loss.
My deepest sympathies for your loss. I suffered that same loss and blamed myself for many years for not recognizing warning signs. There aren't always "signs" because the decision is sometimes immediate and unreasonable. Thanks for bringing attention to a very complex issue. You may have saved a life!
So sorry for your loss. I lost my brother in law to depression. He too took his own life. My former wife also suffers from depression. Depression is truly a monster. After we lost my brother in law, who was takin Prozac right at the time when it was controversial, I spoke to two different doctor friends. Both said that if people are so sick that they need such powerful medicine, sometimes, they can't all be saved. It was sobering. Please accept my condolences.
Sorry to hear that, man. My condolences.
My condolences. Infact a loss of my own brought me to your channel. It also sparked a deep love and appreciation for Japanese knives.
I hope you can stay strong . They say time heals all, but I know that is not always true. But days do get easier.
Much love.
Im sorry for the loss of your friend. Please share your thoughts and emotions with your wife, family members, and elders. I too have a fixer personality and relate with the struggles of wishing you could go back in time to save them. Most things in life our beyond our control. Be grateful for having the opportunity to share life with your friend and share your love with the people around you. We all love you for what you do and the sincere comments on the board reflect that. I wish you peace and happiness
Very sorry for your loss, life is complicated and hard for many specially in this times
Condolences to you mate. Life is a strange thing and hope you feel better soon.
Believe me I know the pain I lost my daughter like that three months ago and I still can’t stop thinking about it every day for one thing we could do is to keep your head straight stop going around the table Carrier your bags and look forward to life which is the most precious thing that we have it does hurt but life goes on
So sorry for your loss ya just never know always let the people around u know that u love them because none of us are guaranteed tomorrow
Sorry to hear that bud. My best friend took his life in a few years ago. I was across the world from him and remember the phone call from his mom till this day. I remember her telling me that he told her I was the only true friend he ever had and that she loved me. It still hurts till this day and doesn't get easier but I know he doesn't want me to let my head hang and wants me to enjoy my life to the fullest. I am sorry for you loss.
Stay strong, RIP to L. I hope you gradually recover from this terrible loss.
Hope you get to feel better soon regarding the loss of someone you knew. Specially, when it was due to mental health. We need more awareness. Hang in there and my condolences to your friend and his family. Be well my friend!
Peace and Love! Stay strong.🙏🏾
Sad to hear it. I lost a friend to suicide about 2 months ago and have the exact same feelings you described. He had been struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts for many years, and I (and others) had literally talked him down from ledges before. He left a wife and teenage daughter behind. I don't blame myself, but I know that I didn't do anything to save him either. And maybe I could have.
A good friend of mine took his life last year. I’ll never stop missing him. I understand what you are going though in this video. Thanks for all that you do.
Very sorry to hear about your friend.
As many have said here, mental health/depression is a monster that can come out of nowhere and be intensely debilitating.
I understand the second thoughts on "could you have said something to make a difference". 11 months ago my brother died of a seizure. It could have been random, however for at last 10 yrs. he was a 'professional' alcoholic' and at that level going cold turkey to sober up, which was his way, can kill you via seizures. He knew this. I tried to help him in many ways, from many resources, including telling him I, mom and dad loved him repeatedly.
This was when I had a good idea what was happening with my brother (for years), sounds like you had a far less clear idea of what was going on. It's hard to see what's going on in that situation. My friends said the same thing to me when they heard of my brother's death, and while I still question "Did I?", in the end I know for all intents and purposes, I did the best I could and am not to blame. You did the same, you did what you thought in the situation.
Also hindsight is sort of mixed bag. It's easy to look back and go "oh there was this time, and I guess that time as well... shit did I miss something?" I'm not saying you shouldn't look back, but be careful how you deal with it. A few months ago I realized that my brother may have in fact had a handful of non-lethal seizures and not just infrequently, randomly, 'passing out', as he put it. I might be wrong and my brother might have been in denial, but maybe I could have done something different if I had realized sooner? I guess you can "never say never" but realistically it's highly unlikely I could have really changed things and I get the feeling that it's the same is with you.
If it might help, a friend that unexpectedly loss her long-term partner, has found writing a daily journal very helpful. I haven't done this but she is supa-smart.
Peace.
Peter
Note to anyone reading this, if someone is a hardcore alcoholic, alcohol is one of the few drugs you don't go cold turkey with. At that stage, the brain can go crazy when it's suddenly removed, including disrupting vital functions.