LJ Idolt Topic 5 Inconceivable

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"It will never happen to me

Comments

[createdestiny]

Oh my God. I am so sorry for your loss. It is truly inconceivable that someone would leave a "friend" to die alone in a yard.

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Thank you. I still can't believe it myself, especially the part where he was left in someone's yard. No one deserves to die that way.

[solstice_singer]

This is so sad. I grew up among drug addicts and alcoholics, and I know what difficulties addiction can bring. But, when I read about someone who is actually trying to make things better for themselves, it makes me really, really sad.

You're right about the tragedy thing too. We all think we're safe, that we live in a bubble where nothing bad can touch it. Usually, our bubble has to burst before we realize that it simply isn't true.

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Yeah. I think that is what makes it the most tragic. He was trying to get better.

[alycewilson]

Heartbreaking. As a mom, I can't imagine what your family went through.

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His mom is having the hardest time. It was four years ago, and she can't talk about it hardly without crying. She calls my mom from time to time just because she is so upset.

[locknkey]

This is tragic and as you say not uncommon. Something very similar happened to a cousin of mine. I am soprry for your loss.

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Thank you.

[whirlgig]

My best friend died nearly three years ago, a few months before her 21st birthday. She was on holidays in Switzerland, and there was a white water rafting accident. I will never forget the day I found out. I identify so much with this piece - wonderful writing that deals with a tough topic. Thank you.

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Thank you for reading.

My heart goes out to you too.