KellyLeighC Posted October 25, 2008 Author Share Posted October 25, 2008 Thanks. I'll go check the phone book. Link to comment
Tethys Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 I understand how it is -- I had a friend who went through the same thing. His gf died in a terrible car accident, but his family ignored his feelings about it -- even dismissed his feelings. But that is what we are here for! You're allowed to tell us how you feel and no one will judge or tell you to "straighten up." k? Link to comment
Tethys Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Kelly, I already checked for you (I'm so resourceful! lol!) and found a few numbers for Florida, just in case you need to talk to someone: link removed Lots of numbers there for you if you need to talk voice to someone. Link to comment
KellyLeighC Posted October 25, 2008 Author Share Posted October 25, 2008 Thanks. I really appreciate it. I'm looking for some kind of outpatient grief counseling. Link to comment
Tethys Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Yes, grief counseling can really help -- some of that is free. Have you looked into it in your area? Link to comment
KellyLeighC Posted October 25, 2008 Author Share Posted October 25, 2008 I can't find anything in the phone book on it. Link to comment
Tethys Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Kelly, Is that William in your avatar? Link to comment
Tethys Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Oh NM, just read your sig -- of course it is! Link to comment
KellyLeighC Posted October 25, 2008 Author Share Posted October 25, 2008 Will's still my friend as far as I'm concerned; he's just up in heaven now and I'm stuck down here going through hell. Link to comment
Tethys Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Kelly, Do you mean about grief counseling? Nothing in the book? Link to comment
KellyLeighC Posted October 25, 2008 Author Share Posted October 25, 2008 I'm trying to find out some specifics: Confidentiality and one-on-one therapy would help for me. Link to comment
Tethys Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Kelly, I am very sorry for your friend. That is terrible, and I know you are going through painful times. However, that is the motto here at ENA -- "You are not alone." Remember, that, okay? Many of us have been where you are, and we know what it feels like. So keep on talking.... we're here for you.. Link to comment
Tethys Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Kelly, The link I gave you link removed had lots of numbers. Perhaps they can refer you? Sometimes it helps to hear another voice on the end of the line. And I am sure they can recommend somewhere for you to go for grief counseling. Promise me you'll look into it? Link to comment
KellyLeighC Posted October 25, 2008 Author Share Posted October 25, 2008 Thanks. All I've done since I got that e-mail telling me about his suicide is either cry my ass off or blast our two favorite Eric Clapton songs through the house at full volume. If Madeline gripes about "Layla" and "Tears In Heaven" being played, she can get the hell out of the house as far as I'm concerned. I'll look into the link you gave me. Thanks. Link to comment
Tethys Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 You are very welcome! PM me any time. Link to comment
amipushy Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Is it really fair to put up his pic, maybe he or his family would have preferred privacy at a time like this? I must say that it would really bother me if someone had put up a pic of my child or spouse even if they were their friend. Why not make yourself known but your own picture, just a thought. Link to comment
KellyLeighC Posted October 26, 2008 Author Share Posted October 26, 2008 Oh, yeah. I'm sorry about that, I wasn't thinking. I'll change it. Link to comment
avman Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 amipushy I totally disagree. I think it is a fitting tribute for her to honor her friend like this. Link to comment
amipushy Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 I feel YOU changing by just your words. Link to comment
amipushy Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 amipushy I totally disagree. I think it is a fitting tribute for her to honor her friend like this. Maybe being a widow myself I feel different about this. Link to comment
KellyLeighC Posted October 26, 2008 Author Share Posted October 26, 2008 I'm sorry about that. I didn't have any intentions of upsetting anyone or messing anything up. When I first put that pic up as an avatar I was trying to do something so I could honor Will's memory. I guess I was being a stupid idiot by trying to do that. Link to comment
amipushy Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 There is nothing wrong with loving someone or paying tribute and it doesn't make you an idiot for caring and paying that tribute but as a widow I would find it upsetting to stumble accross my late husbands picture online without giving my permission first. I cannot change the way I feel and make no apologies for it either. Link to comment
avman Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 I guess I was being a stupid idiot by trying to do that. No, you weren't. You were trying to honor your friend and I see nothing wrong with that at all. Link to comment
KellyLeighC Posted October 26, 2008 Author Share Posted October 26, 2008 My family was right. I shouldn't have even asked for help in the first place; I need to deal with this alone. That emotional knife's meant to stay there and kill me. Link to comment
amipushy Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Whats wrong with asking for help to deal with grief? Link to comment
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