My daughter attempted suicide

@Former-Member I just wanted to say how truly sad it is that you find yourself in this situation that you have no control in. I can only imagine how ripped apart you must be feeling. I felt devastated reading your last post. I hope with all my being your daughter lands on her feet. I just want to reiterate that you need to look after yourself and be as strong as you can for the ride she will take you on. There are so many survivors on here I hope you can find the faith that she can be too. Thinking of you and sending hugs and best wishes for strength 💜💐

PS I did like some of @Sahara ideas too.

Hi @Former-Member,

I've only just seen this thread now. How is your daughter progressing? How are you coping with things?

Hello dear @GingerWhinger

Outwardly strong but inwardly numb and joyless. Still functioning - going to bingo weekly, my volunteer work, cleaning and sewing. So I am being strong and coping in that sense for now, but who knows how I will go tomorrow. That's how it is here now as my daughter could attempt any time again. We re supporting her the best we can, loving her but still encouraging her to be self displayed (cleaning up after herself, try and keep a routine etc)as this is good for her mental health. But the strain on us is overwhelming.

I saw my friend today at bingo who suffers depression herself. She straight away and said that she doesn't know how I am sane and I am doing well. I am surprised that I have t gone under - my husband is also looking at having more surgery which does frighten me, not only because of the risks, as I am worried how I will cope with both scenarios. I don't have any support other than my husband. It's hard, really hard.

How are you going my friend? You do sound better. I was just thinking back to about a year ago when you were having so much fun on social outings and dining out - I hope you can enjoy all that again soon. Life is tragic for some like me but I certainly don't like seeing it with others. There is enough despair in the world. Get well soon. Love you my friend xxxx

Hi @Former-Member

It warmed my heart to read your reply - thank you for caring. You are a good person worth your weight in gold, please never forget that when feeling low. If we had lost you the world would of been worse off for it. We need you and people like you. Thank you for fighting.

I live in hope my daughter's self esteem and self discipline strengthens as this will save her. We are trying all we can to enable this but it's long suffering, at times torture, to sit, wait and watch. I try and keep busy. One day at a time. Sending warm hugs xxxx ❤️

Thank you so much @Faith-and-Hope for your friendship and support. I will need to lean on others a little. Thankyou for the on-line shoulder, means the world. Lots of love xx ❤️

@Former-Member

I'm thinking of you and wishing you all the best.

With much love