The city will soon be making a final large branch pickup to clear broken tree branches since the big ice storm in the winter. We had one broken tree and finally got it to the curb. Husband M was able to do the job with a small handsaw and a large pruner.
Last week I spoke about my son K's friend's untimely passing at 18 years old. It seems he committed suicide due to school stress. He was seriously depressed. I had mentioned his mom passed away from cancer when the boy was about 8 years old. His family now feels he internalized a lot of issues and had mental health problems (depression) since then which went undetected. They thought he was just introverted. It underscores the need for mental health awareness so we can recognize it in our kids and know when/how to counsel them. I am going to do some research to learn and understand more about this topic myself.
The funeral was beautiful, with lots of family and friends present. The sun came out in the afternoon although it was cold.
11 comments:
Poor kid, he so needed help and noone helped him, this is really devastating! Valerie
It breaks my heart to hear that, Christine. He was so young. If only he had gotten the help he needed.
How sad! There is nothing more I can say about this tragedy. Prayers for his family.
How sad about your son's friend. Even though there's no one at fault in a suicide, I'm sure his family will be second-guessing themselves for a long time.
Such an incredibly sad situation. I feel so terrible for the entire family...I can't imagine what they must be feeling now. My father's brother committed suicide a few years ago and it always leaves you with so many questions that will forever remain unanswered.
Hi Christine, that is so sad. How is your son doing? My son who also lives in TO said that you guys had snow the other day. I'm waiting for it to go so that I can hop on the Greyhound bus and visit my other son and family in Kitchener. I miss my grandbabies. I also miss Laurie - it's been just over a week since she moved and it's so lonely here on the 9th floor. We will have to figure out the bus routes so we can visit each other. Laurie didn't really want to move, but you have to keep the other half happy. Have a great week. Hugs, Chris.
It's pretty hard to deal with, isn't it? You take care.
Chris, K is doing fine thanks for asking. Hope the bus route will be easy.
Branch clean up is so not fun.
I am really sorry to hear about your sons friend.
My youngest son is 17 and I can only imagine how hard it would be to deal with such a loss. The loss of a son or having to imagine that loss. Things are so stressful for young people now, and I don't know why it seems to be so much more stressful...
Thank you for your comments, I have been so absent these past months... Rest assured my [mostly] lovely family knows not of my blog... Some know I have one, but most respect my desire for privacy... Lois
Even your photo of tree branches looks artistic! It is very tragic about your son's friend. Mental health issues are often overlooked and this is just so very sad.
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