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With a friend like Ruby's... who needs a push....

posted 11 years ago by lunaticprophet
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I see why they filmed her in silhouette.. surprised she even agreed to do this, but such is the power of rationalization.

If my friend was so obviously distraught (as she described in their last meeting) that I could sense that they were contemplating suicide.. and if, at that very moment, that friend told me that they were contemplating suicide... and my FRIEND asked if they could spend the night at my home....

I would NOT say, "no you can't, but if you need anything... just call and I'll be right over"!!

You moron.. he was saying LOUDLY AND CLEARLY that he needed something... YOU! ... someone to help him.. IN SOME WAY!!
He's crying uncontrollably, he's been self-medicating (MEDS WHICH YOU PROVIDED) and hasn't been sleeping... HE'S TELLING YOU THIS!! He's TELLING you he's thinking of suicide and with your own two eyes you can see how utterly distraught he is!!

And your response to all of this....

----Go Home and call me if you need anything----

utterly pathetic and moronic!

[–] buggerjenbutt 8 years ago

When someone has decided to commit suicide especially by jumping or shooting themselves, usually they have decided. that they are ready to end their lives. So many times, they are in such pain and can't see the end of the tunnel, that they feel this is the only way to find peace. I'm not advocating suicide, but hopefully their families and friends will also have peace knowing their loved ones aren't hurting any more

[–] so-it-goes 8 years ago

I think she is actually brave for being so honest. Her actions may haunt her for the rest of her life, but 'we' are not to (or should not) judge. She was struggling with depression too which I am sure played a large part of her decisions during that time. A little empathy goes a long way, you should try it.

[–] MelH (31) 6 years ago

And if they threatened over and over, and you made suggestion after suggestion? You saying there would never be a point where you'd say 'enough'? What if it goes on for years and years? What if you cancel lots of things you want/need to be there for the person who for years talks of suicide? The impression I got was that the threat of suicide had been uttered over and over and over - eventually I would say enough. But I guess you have the patience of a saint.