My deepest condolences for your loss. In the video I dedicated to my sister and family in which I sang "Unsteady (hold onto me)" my nephew had just asked me to sing something. I mentioned that my sister had lost her husband, Ron. What I didn't mention, was that he committed suicide as well. A much different story as he struggled with drugs since he was a child. He was at a rehab facility and I assume he, also, must have seen it as his only way out. My sister and family are still recovering. They have been so strong. My sister Maria always has been. Before she had my first nephew, she struggled with heroine trying to kill herself repeatedly taking full-pull doses trying to die. When she found out she was pregnant with my first nephew, Gabriel, she never touched the needle again. Over the next 10 years she had more children and put herself through college, getting her masters degree in social work. Since the loss of her husband she has been having a hard time getting back into the public, but she takes little steps every day and I talk to her often. I just recently got her her first $15 free with binance and I'm going to get her on steem here with us soon! This was a moving post and thank you for offering this and opening up this way. I may even share it with my sis if she's ready.
Hey there...Thanks for commenting and so personally too.
I've seen a lot of suicide in my life, unfortunately, one never gets used to it. Most recently two of my friends, a husband and wife, took their lives together by shooting themselves. Tragic. I always get angry, but then that shifts and I come to the conclusion it was their best choice...In their minds at least.
Your sister has had an incredible journey and it seems she is lucky to have a brother like you. It would be good to have her around here I think, for her and the community also. I hope you bring her on and want you to make sure you let me know when it happens. When she is ready though.
Thanks for your comments and I wish you all the best.
I agree, when she is ready. My father is currently visiting them in Minnesota. I'm going to let them have their time together and when he returns, I may offer her this as a new social outlet. I'll make sure to keep you updated.
Please do, and I wish you and your family all the best at this time. It must be hard...I know it is hard as I have been through it.
Ya, it's hard 'cause there's nothing you can say. When they are ready, I hope that I will know. With that song at least I know, they know I care.
I'm sure they do. It's enough for now I would say.