Emmasmom
Forums Sage
Thinking of you Barb. Thank you for sharing your heart.
My darling (human) girl....
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BarbV
Forums Celebrity
Thanks to everyone for your wonderful words of support, love and kindness.
And thanks to Kelly and her team for allowing me to put this out there - in what is supposed to be a dog forum, but I tend to think of as a family forum, because our dogs are family, after all.
Reading all your responses, it shocking it hear just how often it has occured, in just our little community. Imagine this community exploded world-wide....and you can just see how huge this is.
We lost two teenagers recently in my community to very high profile families. Since their deaths, their has been an increased focus on school bullying, gay-bashing, in the schools. The increasing awareness, I hope, has opened peoples and parents' eyes to the risks.
These deaths finally prompted me to become more vocal about Michelle's death. I wouldn't say that I'm an active participant yet, but I'm just trying to do my bit.
There was a shocking but wonderful video produced geared to kids who were considering suicide, produced by friends of a child who died. I wish I could find it again. I thought I bookmarked it, but can't find it. I wish I could share it with you.
Hugs to you alll on this forum! We sometimes have our differences of opinion, but one thing resounds over and over....and that is love!
And thanks to Kelly and her team for allowing me to put this out there - in what is supposed to be a dog forum, but I tend to think of as a family forum, because our dogs are family, after all.
Reading all your responses, it shocking it hear just how often it has occured, in just our little community. Imagine this community exploded world-wide....and you can just see how huge this is.
We lost two teenagers recently in my community to very high profile families. Since their deaths, their has been an increased focus on school bullying, gay-bashing, in the schools. The increasing awareness, I hope, has opened peoples and parents' eyes to the risks.
These deaths finally prompted me to become more vocal about Michelle's death. I wouldn't say that I'm an active participant yet, but I'm just trying to do my bit.
There was a shocking but wonderful video produced geared to kids who were considering suicide, produced by friends of a child who died. I wish I could find it again. I thought I bookmarked it, but can't find it. I wish I could share it with you.
Hugs to you alll on this forum! We sometimes have our differences of opinion, but one thing resounds over and over....and that is love!
Dexter'sMom
Forums Enthusiast
... remembering
Barb, I want you to know how much I respect you and your son for speaking out and sharing this tragic event with us ... this letter is truly a heartfelt tribute to a much loved and missed sister and daughter. Thank you for having the strength to do so ... as you also shared, with it comes healing.
You are in our thoughts & prayers
Shelley & Treesa
Barb, I want you to know how much I respect you and your son for speaking out and sharing this tragic event with us ... this letter is truly a heartfelt tribute to a much loved and missed sister and daughter. Thank you for having the strength to do so ... as you also shared, with it comes healing.
You are in our thoughts & prayers
Shelley & Treesa
Ann
Moderator
I'm sure this date will always be difficult for you, Barb. I'm sorry your daughter couldn't be saved. It sounds like you have some perspective now that it's taken time to achieve, and I'm glad for that. Sending you hugs.
What a wonderful tribute. I am very sorry for your loss.
I think it is wonderful and courageous to share the tragic story your family has gone through. Depression and suicide are subjects that are just too often kept in the dark. By sharing and discussing these realities, we can just maybe reach out to someone in need at the right time.
My heart goes out to your family.
I think it is wonderful and courageous to share the tragic story your family has gone through. Depression and suicide are subjects that are just too often kept in the dark. By sharing and discussing these realities, we can just maybe reach out to someone in need at the right time.
My heart goes out to your family.