Hi all.
I rarely post on here as poor mental health has been a very sensitive issue for both myself and two other members of my family.
That said, I would like to share with you that after decades of ill health, my 30 year old daughter took her life on Monday afternoon. My daughter was a very lovely, caring woman with terrible anxiety, depression and self-esteem. As you’d expect, all the family, friends and our church community are gutted. I cry bitterly in terrible waves of debilitating emotion.
Although I have met only a handful of you, and even then, at only one club function, I do feel part of a wider family of online Essendon tragics. This is a great place to be educated about the world, to lament our team and be distracted from the troubles each of us inevitably face. As such I’d like to thank you for enabling me to share my sadness at this time.
Blessings
sweatyman
I dont know what to say as I feel anything I say would feel pretty hollow. So all I can say is that I’m sorry to hear that and you have my condolences.
I’m so deeply sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family. You are part of the online community so please continue to post if you need. I hope your faith and community provide a source of comfort at the most difficult time.
Iam truely sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Your blitz family is here for you 100 hundred percent and if there is anything we can do as a community to help don’t be afraid to ask
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your dear daughter. Nothing can prepare you for such a loss and how low you are feeling right now. You will fondly carry her memory with you for all the rest of your days, as you should. Hold on to those memories, for all they are worth. When it all gets a bit too much at some stage in the future, don’t try and hold it in and soldier on, post in here knowing we have your best interests at heart.
Thank you @Heffsgirl. We have Kate’s thanksgiving service tomorrow afternoon at our church. Going to be a big crowd and a tough day, but we are grateful for Kate’s life, as difficult a journey it was for her.
If you wish to chat at a later date, my grandma also passed by taking her own life, so I may be able to lend an ear and maybe provide some words that may help you as they did my mum. Take all the time you need though.
. Check in whenever you need.