Reach Out to Someone This Week

[elocomotive]

I got some very unfortunate news yesterday. One of my good friends committed suicide. I've had friends and family members pass before, but never a friend I was this close to, and certainly not in this way.

We've lived a great distance from each other for several years now. We talked a little over a month ago and he was going to come visit. He'd been having some issues with drinking/drugs and I felt good after talking to him b/c he seemed like he was turning a corner with it. I called him back a couple times and left message but didn't hear back from him. I didn't know it at the time, but that last time he called, he was calling to say goodbye.

So... just as a reminder. Take stock of who is around you and family and friends. Think of someone that is struggling or maybe that you just haven't talked to in a long time and get in touch. Make sure they know you are there. Such a little thing, but it can be so big.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Condolences

 

[dash]

Sorry to hear the news eloco...

 

[Vadered]

I got some very unfortunate news yesterday. One of my good friends committed suicide. I've had friends and family members pass before, but never a friend I was this close to, and certainly not in this way.

We've lived a great distance from each other for several years now. We talked a little over a month ago and he was going to come visit. He'd been having some issues with drinking/drugs and I felt good after talking to him b/c he seemed like he was turning a corner with it. I called him back a couple times and left message but didn't hear back from him. I didn't know it at the time, but that last time he called, he was calling to say goodbye.

So... just as a reminder. Take stock of who is around you and family and friends. Think of someone that is struggling or maybe that you just haven't talked to in a long time and get in touch. Make sure they know you are there. Such a little thing, but it can be so big.

That's really rough, Elo. Sorry to hear that.

 

[Comeds]

Sad news. Sorry to hear...

 

[mattola]

all the best eloco will reach out to a friend I have not talked to in a while.

 

[SLY]

Damn... Eloco, sorry to hear bro.

 

[evolver115]

Sorry to hear that news, Eloco.

 

[Upstater]

I have had that happen before my senior year of high school. We never noticed any of the signs until after the fact. It sucks to deal with and I am sorry that you are having to.

I agree it doesn't take much just to reach out and say hi and see how things are.

 

[dare2be]

My condolences, Eloco. I can't fathom what you are going through, since I have no friends. I mean, that committed suicide. Hope this lame joke helps in some way.

 

[forty_three]

Sorry to hear, bro

 

[grayghost668]

years ago one of my best friends did the same,,,and it was over the town whore,,,sorry for your lose

 

[puckhead]

tough news loco.
deepest condolences.

 

[elocomotive]

Thanks for the thoughts everyone. And for a couple smiles as well.

Hope you and yours are safe, healthy, and happy.

 

[DaBoltsNIsles]

Best wishes Eloco.

 

[sbb122]

Sorry to hear that news eloco. I can't even begin to imagine how you feel.

/iPhone autocorrects eloco to slick... New screen name anyone?

 

[dare2be]

/iPhone autocorrects eloco to slick... New screen name anyone?

He already gets enough bald jokes thrown his way...........

 

[BOSSMANPC]

Most of the older poster know I went through this a few years ago and it isn't fun. I feel for you buddy and know exactly what you're going through. Hang in there my friend.

Shit I still have the topic bookmarked from when I went through this with my friend.