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Freefrompain
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- Apr 9, 2025
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I talked with my father and have tried to get him to understand why I feel this way. Hopefully he will understand and support me!
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Thank you for sharing!My parents were floored when they found out I was suicidal back in high school. Granted, they have had the privilege of not having suicidal ideation, so it's hard for them to wrap their mind around ANYONE being suicidal (we had a family friend ctb, and they were just baffled as to why someone would want to. I wasn't baffled in the slightest lmao).
They were extremely NOT supportive of me wanting to unexist. A large part of my suicidality is that I felt (and even now still sometimes feel) like a massive burden on those who care about me. I explained this to my dad, that I felt like his life would be easier and less stressful if mine ceased, and he was shocked that I could even fathom such a thought (and obviously denied it vehemently). This did finally prompt us to have a few sessions of family therapy though, which helped repair our relationship a lot.
But, yeah, any parent who cares at all about their child would find the thought of outliving their child torturous.
They should be more understanding!No good luck convincing any parent to be ok with this
Just found this story. Lucky guy to have so much support and be able to be so open about it. Wish you luck.I talked with my father and have tried to get him to understand why I feel this way. Hopefully he will understand and support me!
Just found this story. Lucky guy to have so much support and be able to be so open about it. Wish you luck.
Edit: RIP
Thank you sincerely for sharing your story about your son and your stance on it. You're a great mother."I understand it. I don't want it. I can't change it." That is a dad who loves his child more than himself.
I have mentioned before that my son and I have had conversations most people haven't had with ANYONE, muchless a parent or child. Some of those conversations have been about suicide. We both have the attitude that Adam's dad has. If you TRULY love someone WHY would you want them to continue to suffer so you can attempt to lessen your own pain?? It makes no sense to either of us. That said, if my son left this world tomorrow I would be right behind him. After he is gone there will be nothing left for me here. Him?? He has a girlfriend he adores. And her kids, who adore him. Besides, mothers are supposed to die before their children. Though, as I have said before, I will not leave this world until he has told me it is okay for me to go.
Do you really think anyone's parents would support our decision to ctb?I talked with my father and have tried to get him to understand why I feel this way. Hopefully he will understand and support me!