Staying Safe

Hi @WinterSun

How are you going?

Hi @Former-Member

Keeping busy with work. Son starts job Tue not getting my hopes up we’ll see how it goes.

The suicide survivors group has been helpful to be with others who have also been in this situation. We keep going one step at a time.

WinterSun you have so much to deal with. I can't give you any advice but there are heaps of people on here checking how things are going and wishing you well.

How are you going @WinterSun

Hi @Former-Member

Still going. Son is on third week of work not getting told much but tired and grumpy from long days of work and travel. Not med compliant unless we give it. Resents having to take it.

Grief counsellor is giving me insight into him.

Unfortunately mum of ex girlfriend is deteriorating quickly and we are supporting them as best we can. Just trying to get through it day by day.

Hi @WinterSun

How are things going?

Hi @Former-Member

Thanks for keeping up.

We have completed suicide survivors group which was helpful.

Son has worked a month which is good but I refuse to get my hopes up couldn’t stand another disappointment.

The gf of lost son is going through last days of mums life. We are trying to support them doing the job our son should have been doing.

In the words of another I now believe in the great nothingness where nothing is hoped so nothing is lost and where nothing is expected so nothing can disappoint.

Checking in @WinterSun

Hi @Former-Member

Sadly we have just been to the funeral of gf’s mother. Was gut wrenching to see photos of my son and her mum together knowing they are both now gone and only in a short amount of time. We continue step by step and want to support gf through this horrible time.

Son with diagnosed mh is starting to question his medication and is frustrated by the slow process of seeing psych through community health. Was able to get him to appt afternoon of the funeral instead of following day. Now only on one med which was increased. We see someone who is stable currently without highs or lows but he feels flat. Trying to explain this could be the process of grief. Also unless there is honesty with the dr they can’t help. We are happy he is questioning and are encouraging him to research and seek out a new psych, have provided some resources for him. After two years this is quite a big change from someone in denial. We go forth gingerly but glad it is the right direction.

Thanks for keeping in touch.