tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6212812194162323258.post2518520745868834468..comments2022-04-12T22:18:18.481-05:00Comments on Life...as it's happened to me.: Group night - reflections on what happenedThe Widower Dadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02162215571133066002noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6212812194162323258.post-55108684184085605712010-04-05T22:33:21.713-05:002010-04-05T22:33:21.713-05:00My name is Amanda and I was a friend of Mindy'...My name is Amanda and I was a friend of Mindy's from high school. I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Mindy's death, esp. in such a senseless way. I do remember that she had the BIGGEST smile of anyone I have ever known, even to this day. I lost my three year old son on 8-8-01 and my daughter and I went to the WARM Place as well. I am very grateful for them because I made some good friends by going there and was able to work through my grief in a healthy manner. I hope you and the kids were able to as well and are doing alright these days. I want to ask a question but I didn't want it to seem as I am prying, but...I have a close friend who is also dealing with bipolar depression and addiction. Would you mind telling me what meds she sadly became addicted to? I am trying to get my friend to accept help but it's very difficult as I am sure you well know. I'm so glad a mutual friend of myself and Mindy forwarded your blog link to me tonight. You have beautiful kids and I know Mindy is now a guardian angel for you all. Please take care of yourself and keep being the best father you know to be. I am sure you are doing a wonderful job, esp. with the unimaginable circumstances you have been placed in. God bless.<br />AmandaMandysheahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06071346171820509930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6212812194162323258.post-26802338348325922542009-09-25T18:03:39.995-05:002009-09-25T18:03:39.995-05:00I am sorry for your loss. I have bipolar and atte...I am sorry for your loss. I have bipolar and attempted suicide in 2007. Thank you for sharing. This is the kind of reminder I need every day so that I make good choices for my children and family.Shaun, Jessa, Caleb & Loreleihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06055472127642489091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6212812194162323258.post-18267198884052220302009-08-14T14:53:38.847-05:002009-08-14T14:53:38.847-05:00You are a true fighter. My grandmother committed s...You are a true fighter. My grandmother committed suicide in front of me and my young sister, I was angry for a long time, but now I realize she is no longer in pain. The worst kind of disease I have learned is, is that of the mind. But you are right. Your wife is no longer fighting herself. If you feel down, please remember that I am thinking about you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08975858638137245704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6212812194162323258.post-5442601833918087812009-03-09T10:06:00.000-05:002009-03-09T10:06:00.000-05:00Thanks to both of you for your encouraging words. ...Thanks to both of you for your encouraging words. My family gives me strength and encouragement. But it's nice to hear it from "outside the walls" as well.The Widower Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02162215571133066002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6212812194162323258.post-88394710775512328572009-03-07T12:34:00.000-06:002009-03-07T12:34:00.000-06:00I have been reading your blog for a while but neve...I have been reading your blog for a while but never commented. I admire your courage to take each day and move forward. Your children are very blessed to have you for their father. You are an inspiration to all that read your blog. Thank you for sharing the most intimate details of your journey with us. It takes a lot of strength to do that. God Bless you and your family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6212812194162323258.post-84611766987161173802009-03-06T21:26:00.000-06:002009-03-06T21:26:00.000-06:00It took me two years to do what you did after seve...It took me two years to do what you did after seven months. It is so hard to share your story with strangers and with loved ones who weren't privy to all the details. But I think it is a healthy step in the right direction. The more we keep things inside, the harder it is to heal. <BR/><BR/>I, too, do most of my grieving in private. But I also think it is somewhat comforting for my daughter to see me show emotion and am not as apt to hold back when I am consoling her. <BR/><BR/>I think it is possible that this will someday be a memory, but I am also awaiting that day.<BR/><BR/>Again, thanks for your willingness to share with others you meet on this road.Split-Second Single Fatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00192370092337202063noreply@blogger.com