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Broken Hearted- tragic
My highschool friend lost her son last night. He was 15 years old and devastated over a girl breaking up with him. So he hung himself in her backyard. His mom found him. He was still alive, but barely clinging to life. He lived a few days and passed last night. My heart is broken for her. She loved that kid so much. He was from a really good home and was very popular in school. No one saw something like this coming.
If you have a teenager in your life, please reach out to them. Let them know that they have a friend to lean on. Sometimes they don't want to go to Mom or Dad but another adult may be a good friend that can help them get through those painful highschool years. Those years are particularly hard on boys who are expected to be tough and not emotional. And reach out to an adult friend to take your kids under their wing when they need it. It really does take a village to raise these kids. We can't do it alone.
Hug your babies mommas.
Re: Broken Hearted- tragic
I am so sorry...this is so sad. Hopefully something good can come from this tragedy and his friends can learn a very important lesson. Nothing is worth taking your life over. I've been there and I am so glad that I was able to get the help I needed - I would have missed out on a fantastic life. Those years are so hard but they do pass eventually.
T&P for you friend and her family.
I'm sorry for your friends loss
Terribly sad. I'll keep them in my thoughts and prayers.
I'm so sorry Gerrie. Will keep them in my thoughts and prayers...
And when I see my little sister, between this one and the one I know of from last week, I'm going to give her a HUGE hug (she's 15) and tell her she can always talk to me.
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Oh My Gerrie I'm so sorry... Hugs for you and your friend. T & P's
This is awful Gerrie. I am so sorry. I have 3 teenage neices and your right we all need to let them know we are here for them to talk to.
Gosh. Heartbreaking.
That is so sad. I'm so sorry to hear this Gerrie. Your friend is in my prayers. Teenagers just don't understand how fragile life is. I feel terrible for your friend and her family. I can't even imagine what she is going through.
My heart goes out to the family and lots of prayer. I'm lost for words right now but lots and lots of prayers.
Oh, Gerrie!
I am so so sorry for you and for your friend! That is so awful!
I cannot even fathom.
Prayers to you and her family for peace and comfort.