My mum committed suicide today

[twattymctwatterson]

It was her second attempt but thought the last one was a cry for help. She was so popular and loved, I know she was struggling but can't get my head around this.

So sorry to hear this, it's awful how people just change and mentally sink so low they do this to themselves. My mum attempted suicide with paracetamol and alcohol, it was a cry for help too, and it was just a few months after my dad died of cancer (they'd been divorced 25 years at the time) but she never got over him I don't think; preciously she'd spiralled into heavy drinking (this was years before, not long after divorce) and many moons of heavy drinking led to her death two short years after my dad died - she'd given up and nothing we could do could help
You'll find yourself going through a raft of emotions, it's a really good idea to get yourself, And your brother, some bereavement counselling to help you get over the next few months/years - time does heal a little, but support from those who have experience is really important
Loads of to you and I really hope you and your brother support each other, I'm sure you will, as with me, I headed straight to my brothers when my mum died (she lived abroad so we weren't there) and was with him when dad died - take care

I am sorry for your loss

Sending kind thoughts

How horrible and I am so, so sorry. 💖

That's so awful, I'm so sorry. I really hope you are getting offers of help and have made an appointment with your GP. Maybe try to get outside today, even if just a short stroll.

I am so sorry, I hope you have plenty of family to surround yourself with xx

I am very sorry xxx

So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family

I am so sorry.
Such a sad story, my thoughts are with you.

I'm so sorry for your loss x

So sorry OP, it really is a difficult loss to cope with.

There is lots of support available online for people who have been effected by suicide. And charities that can support you with counselling.

It is completely heartbreaking I know, and can leave you with feelings of guilt, but unfortunately when someone is in such a bad place, they are unable to seek help. And often the people left behind have no idea, sad but true, in my experience.

It will be a long day today. Your mum is at peace now. such a sad sad time for you

I’m so sorry 💐

I'm sorry

I'm so sorry, sending you love and strength. My mum committed suicide when I was a teen, it was the hardest time in my life and I still think about her every day. Your mum is at peace now. My thoughts are with you

I’m so sorry

I am so sorry for your loss, your poor beautiful mum. I hope you have some good support in RL.
Will be sending you and your family love and strength xx

Really sorry this has happened. I hope in time you find a way to understand what your Mother done or why. For the moment you must be reeling in shock. Xx

I’m not sure where you are but the supports could help a little the charity’s there are a few around.
I was thinking of you today stay close here so we can comfort you xx

So sorry

If you are in the U.K. then at some point you may find the following link helpful

www.cruse.org.uk/traumatic-bereavement/suicide

So very sorry for your loss, twatty.

Thank you everyone for your comments. Sorry I haven't been commenting on the thread much - it's more difficult to open up about this than I thought. Took my daughter away for a day or two which has been good but I worry what people think - I'm not really sure how to behave in this situation

@twattymctwatterson
Sorry for your loss. Please don't give a second thought to what people think. When my daughter was murdered nearly 3years ago I was obsessed that people were talking about me. I found most people didn't know what to say to me in the end I started to avoid people which wasn't the best thing to do.
Sadly anyone who finds themselves in your sad situation doesn't know how to deal with it. Bereavement counselling helped me although at first i was totally against the idea.
Take Care.