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>From: sheiiylynn

>Two days ago my 20 year old sons friend hung himself. It was such a shock to
>all of us. He never seemed depressed or upset. No one knows why he did it. He
>didnt leave a note or make any comments to give any of us a hint something
>was
>wrong. I know he was having trouble finding decent work, but I cant see that
>being the reason.
>I just dont get it.
>
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Shellylynn,
 I am so sorry about your son's friend.  It is hard to understand why so many
young people (and old too) see suicide as a way to escape their problems.  My
teen and I have talked about how selfish suicide is and how it might end the
pain of the person who commits suicide but it only increases the pain suffered
by the loved ones of that person.  My daughter is a real Mother Hen just like
me, and tends to collect troubled people as her friends, but she also has a
huge heart and tons of empathy for others. I worry that she is taking on too
much, trying to help these other kids, but I know it's something rewarding to
her when a friend says "thanks for being there".  

I hope your son's circle of friends realize just how precious life is and their
friend just could not see that.  Take care!