2006 is right on track
to be even worse than 2005.
And it's only February.
I can't talk about this too much, because:
a)Confidentiality
b)Minimal details are being released to the public
c)It makes me cry to even think about it
but, a child where I work committed suicide yesterday. I knew him, and I had recently worked with him.
I don't even know what to say about it, other than the fact that what I felt when I found out was singularly the worst feeling I have ever had in my life.
Sorry I haven't blogged in a while....and then when I do, it's THIS. But there it is.
And it's only February.
I can't talk about this too much, because:
a)Confidentiality
b)Minimal details are being released to the public
c)It makes me cry to even think about it
but, a child where I work committed suicide yesterday. I knew him, and I had recently worked with him.
I don't even know what to say about it, other than the fact that what I felt when I found out was singularly the worst feeling I have ever had in my life.
Sorry I haven't blogged in a while....and then when I do, it's THIS. But there it is.
posted by Flamingo Jones at 2/07/2006 10:21:00 AM
7 Comments:
that sucks horribly. how old was the kid?
He was 17. The whole thing is a tragedy. I can't think of anything more depressing than someone that young taking their own life.
Please remember that some things are beyond your control. It takes a lot for a person to commit suicide, and it always goes beyond one person or institution. I only hope that things get better from here on out. my condolences.
I'm sorry to hear about this. I hope you are taking care of yourself, and that things get better.
i'm so sorry!
like ian pointed out, it's beyond your control. i know how easy it is to do, but please don't blame yourself.
*hugs*
Thanks everyone. I appreciate the thoughts.
FJ, sorry to hear about your loss. I knew coming into my job that the death of children was part of the package--it's a children's hospital, we see the sickest of the sick. That doesn't make it any easier. A friend once told me, after the death of one of our patients, "if death ever stops bothering you, it's time to find a new job." I'm still working here. Each death is hard. Each little life is precious. Focus on those you can help, remember those you can't.
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