Today I’m thinking of my cousin‘s 25 year old son who committed suicide last week. I think many more people struggle with this issue than we care to admit. Some people are more prone to it than others and young people seem to be particularly vulnerable.
Depression, feelings of failure, poor self respect/self esteem are some of the things I can think of that might lead to thoughts of suicide. Thoughts are one thing. A person is in real trouble, however, when thinking turns into planning a method to carry it out. This is the time to get help. A person is in serious trouble and must seek professional help when planning starts to take root.
I do not know what figured into the specifics of Seth’s death. I am saddened that he was unable to come to grips with his situation, whatever it was, and decided to end his life. My heart cries for his mom, dad, and sister left behind, not to mention the aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents who now are all forced to try to make sense of it all. It will take time, maybe a long time, before they are able to move forward.
If life can be looked at as a game, then the cards we’re dealt are the ones we have to play. Knowledge and understanding can help us better cope with life’s circumstances. However, too often, ignorance, shame, or fear play into the game and we are unable to choose a clear path and as a result we not only hurt ourselves, we hurt those who love us. Sometimes we hurt them seriously, most often not meaning to.
I want to be more aware of my children and the plights which they face in life. Is there something I can help them see more clearly or vice versa? This requires dialogue and time. What could be more important?
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