I Just Got a Call From My Grandson - Page 3

elated · ‎06-09-2010

@monicakm wrote:
@elated

I don't think your grandson understood how dire the need was to help his friend through this crisis..

No, I'm sure he did not. I doubt most 17 year olds would have. His friend hasn't lived here for a couple of years (maybe less). We are in Tx and his friend moved to WI with his dad. I don't know how often they texted/talked. but apparently they were still close enough for him to have reached out to T. My grandson doesn't have a job, he just went to work with my husband on the last day of Christmas break. I'm sure he's beating himself up about not being able to stay on the phone with him. He did tell his friend he would call him as soon as he got home and his friend said he would wait for his phone call.

I am not sure what your point is here. I never blamed your grandson for his friend's decision. Who knows what could or would have happened. No one is a mind reader. I do think we should have classes that talk about suicide. It would give people an insight into what can occur. The friend probably had been suffering a long time.

monicakm · ‎03-16-2010

@beach-mom

Thank you for sharing your daughter's story. I'm sure as she looks back, she is thankful to have such caring and cautious parents. It may have saved her life.

I think our granddaughter is hurting too. She just has a different way of dealing with it. It's the inexperience of a 17 year old to say she doesn't care simply because she's not handling the news like he is. His parents and we will be watching for signs of how T is dealing with all of this. I can't imagine being a teen in today's world. My husband, SIL and grandson all hunt, like most men in TX. DH has taught (and keeps teaching) him gun safety. I've heard him tell T over and over, "you can't call back a bullet"

Kalli · ‎03-11-2010

@monicakm Such a tragedy! I'm sorry your grandson had to experience this devastating loss of a friend. I'm glad you have a close relationship with him and can help him through this sad time.

cindyNC · ‎08-01-2019

@monicakm What a horrible tragedy for all concerned. I'm so sorry.

sligo · ‎10-20-2010

@monicakm, I am so sad for YOU and your FAMILY. YOU are in my heart and prayers. SLIGO

jubilant · ‎06-10-2010

How sad this is. I will pray for your grandson and the family of this young man.

Natureluvr · ‎06-14-2018

My jaw dropped after reading the comment by @occasionalrain. What a callous remark to make. I am so sorry your grandson feels this guilt. I’m keeping him in my thoughts. 🩷

Iwantcoffee · ‎03-11-2010

I am so sorry to hear this. Your grandson, granddaughter and his family are in my prayers.

Roscoe the Rascal · ‎04-19-2016

So saddened to hear this and far too often we hear people taking their own lives. Others feel responsible, but they are not. Also,so sad this young person felt so depressed that he felt no other way out.

My nephew went through the same thing years ago. His best friend committed suicide. Will take some time to heal from the guilt he feels right now. Make sure he talks with someone. They will help him understand.

We need to make mental heath a priority. Far too many.

So sorry for your pain and loss.

CANDLEQUEEN · ‎03-09-2010

OMG! I am so sorry to hear this, so sad when someone thinks life isnt worth living...Please try to talk your grandson into some counseling, whether it be with a therapist or his pastor.

It will really benefit him, especially with the guilt he is feeling. He will definitely need it along with all of your love, which I know he is already getting from you all.

Bless you and your granson and family!!!