According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) WISQARS Leading Causes of Death Reports, in 2020: Suicide was the twelfth leading cause of death overall in the United States, claiming the lives of over 45,900 people. It was also the third leading cause of death among individuals between the ages of 15-24.
Sending you love. The story doesn’t get easier to read or hear, and my heart goes out to you. Thank you for shining a light on mental health, and talking openly about grief and loss.
Teresa, I'm so deeply sorry for your loss. My husband's 22-year-old son died years ago, and I've seen how devastating it is to lose a child. It seems like the natural order of the universe is turned upside down when a child dies before their parents. Thank you for being so open and honest about your grief. No doubt your words are helping others know they're not alone.
Dear Teresa. My heart aches for you, your husband, and your children. I have nothing but admiration for you that you chose this day to share Christopher's story. Thank you for telling us about your son and shining a light on his pain. I wish you peace.
Oh Teresa, how devastating for you and Jason. Losing a child is one of the most difficult bereavements, as is losing a loved one to suicide. No one's life is ever the same after that.
When I was grieving many years ago, a friend sent me a copy of Carol Staudacher's book of short meditations, A Time to Grieve. It's not a book you have to read cover to cover. The meditations are just one or two pages long. Maybe if someone here is struggling, they will find some passage that resonates or helps them cope.
God bless you and your family, Theresa. I lost a beloved son, too! He was 41 years old and in the prime of his life. He died very suddenly on a very normal Saturday morning of some unknown
cause. Why? Why? Why? Suicide is claiming lives of too many young people. This IS tragic and unexplainable at times. Early deaths are so unfair to those left behind. The loss is forever.
It was five years in September for our family. Every single day I miss him as do his wife, son and large family. He will always be in my heart, every single moment for the balance of my life. Fortunately I do know that his wife and son are his gifts to our family. We have something you do not have. I am deeply sorry for your loss. May God give you and your family the strength He gives us to keep moving forward. He gives us this every single day. May you feel his God's light and presence always. My love to you each day...
Sending you love. The story doesn’t get easier to read or hear, and my heart goes out to you. Thank you for shining a light on mental health, and talking openly about grief and loss.
God bless you and your family, Teresa.
I weep for your loss. Thank you for your beautiful and heart-rending words.
Christopher is at complete peace, and I hope someday you will be as well.
Teresa, I'm so deeply sorry for your loss. My husband's 22-year-old son died years ago, and I've seen how devastating it is to lose a child. It seems like the natural order of the universe is turned upside down when a child dies before their parents. Thank you for being so open and honest about your grief. No doubt your words are helping others know they're not alone.
Thank you for sharing your son with all of us and sharing your grief. I am so, so sorry for your loss.
Dear Teresa. My heart aches for you, your husband, and your children. I have nothing but admiration for you that you chose this day to share Christopher's story. Thank you for telling us about your son and shining a light on his pain. I wish you peace.
Our sympathy to you and we send our prayers to you and yours. Take care and keep the memories. We send our love to you.
Oh Teresa, how devastating for you and Jason. Losing a child is one of the most difficult bereavements, as is losing a loved one to suicide. No one's life is ever the same after that.
When I was grieving many years ago, a friend sent me a copy of Carol Staudacher's book of short meditations, A Time to Grieve. It's not a book you have to read cover to cover. The meditations are just one or two pages long. Maybe if someone here is struggling, they will find some passage that resonates or helps them cope.
Tears, sending love to you and Jason.
My heart goes out to you and your family. Thank you for sharing this and for being an important part of our collaborative community.
Teresa, Christopher sounds so wonderful. I'm just so sorry this happened. Thinking of you today. 💕
Thank you for sharing this sobering memory. God bless you and your family.
I'm so very sorry for your loss. I've lost family members to suicide, but not one of my own children.
My heart goes out to both, you and your husband. Thank you for your story, and may it be helpful to someone else going through this enormous pain.
Thank you.
God bless you and your family, Theresa. I lost a beloved son, too! He was 41 years old and in the prime of his life. He died very suddenly on a very normal Saturday morning of some unknown
cause. Why? Why? Why? Suicide is claiming lives of too many young people. This IS tragic and unexplainable at times. Early deaths are so unfair to those left behind. The loss is forever.
It was five years in September for our family. Every single day I miss him as do his wife, son and large family. He will always be in my heart, every single moment for the balance of my life. Fortunately I do know that his wife and son are his gifts to our family. We have something you do not have. I am deeply sorry for your loss. May God give you and your family the strength He gives us to keep moving forward. He gives us this every single day. May you feel his God's light and presence always. My love to you each day...
Beth Bishop, Clive, Iowa