Suicide is Not an Option

On December 12th, 1992, my brother committed suicide. The consequences were devestating to everyone involved. Maybe this story will help someone who is contemplating suicide to decide against it.

Suicide is not the solution that some may think it is. Problems and unresolved issues will haunt family and friends for many decades.

My nephew, who was just a baby at the time, would always ask about his uncle. He eventually learned to point up at the sky and say, "Uncle Scott".

But the reality is that he missed out on having the benefit and support of his uncle as he grew up. And of course, there are countless interactions with family members that will be missed over the decades.

Suicide is permanent. And the effects that it has on loved ones also lasts over a life time.

My brother was only 22 years old at the time he chose to commit suicide. I was only 24.



I remember going to the viewing and seeing his lifeless body. They couldn't quite erase all of the signs of his violent death. And that image will stick with the living for the rest of their lives.

In the end, someone sick while away with committing suicide may be overshadowed by the pain and grief of family and friends. Pain that can continue through the decades whenever they think about it

Missed opportunities for interaction also inhibits the growth of others. Countless interactions that will happen all gone now.

Who knows what fate has been changed by such an event. Family he might have would not exist today.

Victories and set backs life will never materialize. Fulfillment of a lifetime cut short by a decision that may have made ​​a rush at the time of personal confusion or pain.

We never know who's in our destiny to meet and interact with more than a lifetime. All of them 'play' life will never be there because one of the characters on stage would not be there to fulfill his role.

Thus, the total amount of this tragedy is really known, but it seems likely that more than what would amount to decades of time, the amount should be quite high. I do not think we will get the chance to find out.

Though I am revealing this personal family tragedy to the masses through this article, if it saves a single life, it will be worth it. Drop me a line if you ever want to talk, I would be happy to hear from you.