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I don't know if posting this is the right thing to do, but I'm going to anyway.
Earlier this morning one of my sons threw
himself off a railway bridge in an attempt to kill himself, which was almost successful.
His head injuries are described as "catastrophic"; that word does not really convey the full sense of stomach churning sickness I feel when I see him. I have to be realistic: while there's always hope, it's looking pretty bleak right now. What's really sad is that he could never see how much he had to live for.
I'm posting partly becuse he always tried to keep things secret and pretend everything was "fine". It wasn't. And partly for any other parents out there with children with what seems to have been clinical depression; it's not easy.
There are no words that will make you feel any better. Look after yourself.
I'm so sorry.
Blimey, the poor lad and what a shock for you. Be there with him and comfort him.
Sorry, don't know what else to say. Take care.
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Sorry. That's about all I've got.
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That's awful, heart goes out to you. Take care.
I just logged onto STW and read this.
I'm so sorry. I don't know what else to say.
I wish I could send you strength right now.
My heart goes out for you and your family at this time.
Can't even begin to imagine what you're going through. Take care.
That is a tragically sad thing to read. The only useful advice I can give is not to shut people out or think you need to carry on alone. if you've friends and/or family nearby that want to take care of the day to day stuff, have a chat or otherwise help out in someway. Let them help, you've got enough going on.
Nothing even remotely adequate I can say other than to send best wishes to you and your family and to hope for a positive outcome. Take care x
Bugger.
Try to be strong.
Keep typing, if you feel like it.
Best wishes. Will be thinking of you tonight for sure.
Nothing I'm going to type is going to take the pain away, don't try to make sense of it and just hope it gets better.
I have experienced similar things twice in the last 15 years. Don't blame yourself and take every hug going, I needed every one to get me through the days following.
Thoughts go out to you! Take care and hope your family and close friends can all support each other at this devastating time.
How awful for you and your boy.
My thoughts are with you.
When he pulls through don't blame him. It's not his fault. He obviously has some serious problems that need addressing. If you don't get any joy with the NHS go private. I was sectioned for trying to kill myself. I'm so glad I didn't and when junior gets better he'll be glad he's still alive.
Blimey.
Well I always steer clear of threads like this on here because I simply do not have the words nor sympathy of feeling you might need (or not, I really don't know)
But.
That's a very sad situation for you and your family.
Genuine sympathy.
Can't imagine what you must be feeling- best of luck to all of you, sounds like you deserve it
I really don't know what to say as I can't imagine how you are feeling. All I can do is send you a whole load of positive vibes and know that I am hoping you get through this ok.
Oh my.
I'm so sorry, if there's something I can do to help let me know.
Fingers crossed.
You spend your parental life trying to protect your children but i guess somethings will always escape us and be beyond our help. Hopefully there will be a positive outcome for your family.
Bad times. Sincere best wishes to you and your family.
I don't have words beyond, thoughts are with you. I lost a close friend in similar circumstance.
Oh dear jesus what you both must be going through, what can anyone say?
Lost a son once, know what you're going through, my sympathies.
I can't say much more than the above have done - but if there's anything you need of me, just ask.
All my love,
Sam, Bradford.
thoughts (for what they are worth) will be with you tonight.
Best wishes to you and your family.
Fingers crossed for all of you - very brave for posting and sharing - thank you for doing so as it will help others
As a parent this is very difficult just to read about, let alone experience first-hand as you have. My thoughts are with you and your son.
man, that's so sad.
However dark things get, you WILL make it through this.
Wishing for a positive outcome for your son and my thoughts are with you and your family.
Thinking about you and your family.
My thoughts are with you and your family.
Take care.
Jay
Errmm....... Don't really know what to say. I can't imagine what you're going through. Thoughts go out to you and your family.
I'm so sorry
My words cannot offer much support, but thinking of you, your family and your son.
Im sure our fantastic NHS staff will do the very best for your son and help you through to what I hope will be a good outcome...
Fingers crossed..
Stay strong.
G
Good luck to your son, yourself and your family.
I can only add that I sincerely hope that it all works out for you and yours.
Good luck.
Man, that puts my sh1t into perspective.
Am rubbish when it comes to expressing my feelings at times like this. Just want to echo what has been said already.
This little community we have here makes STW a good place for venting when the really horrible sh1t happens. So I'd say if you want to blurt then blurt. You might also find a riding buddy or someone who can help in a more tangible way if that's what you need.
Thoughts are with you and your family.
Earlier this morning one of my sons threw
himself off a railway bridge in an attempt to kill himself, which was almost successful.
Well, this has put my day in perspective.
Really, I hope this works out. Feel free to email me if you want someone to talk to.
I wish you and your son all the best.
That is really is the most appalling news and as others have said it truly puts a perspective on life's otherwise trivial problems. I sincerely hope tomorrow brings better news, however bleak things might appear to be today.
My thoughts are with you. Stay strong for your family but make sure you have someone to talk to to support you too.