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Shattered

My heart was shattered last Wednesday It has been a week How DARE time march on without my sweet boy? I still occasionally forget to breath and feel like I am underwater until my body automatically grabs a huge cleansing breath I am totally lost at times, I foget to eat, I forget to grab the medication I picked up and paid for, yet left at the pharmacy If people weren't reaching out and soothing my bleeding heart with the love of friendship and family, I wouldn't still be here But I have to stay strong, because I have a fight to fight when I recover a little. There has to be better care for mental illness and suicidal ideation I will sound the battle call when I can remember how to be a human again and I would love company along that journey!

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Date: 5/21/2025 9:52:00 AM
Powerful and sad Kathleen. Sorry to hear if your loss. Suicide is tough. Probably the hardest of all to understand. Like the last stanza-powerful will to fight for others.
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Kathleen Hassall
Date: 5/21/2025 1:18:00 PM
Thank's Oliver. The title says it all. My heart is shattered.
Date: 5/21/2025 7:55:00 AM
Oh Kathleen my heart goes out to you…l honestly cant even begin to imagine your pain, grief and loss. I am truly, truly sorry for your suffering and sorrow. I am also sorry for your sons suffering….he must have been in so much mental pain and confusion. Keep those people who reached out to you close to help you with your healing. Sending love and cuddles….Debx
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Kathleen Hassall
Date: 5/21/2025 8:01:00 AM
Thanks, Deb!

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