Writing a suicide letter

[ashfall]

What should a good suicide letter include? I want to lessen the suffering of my family in any way I can but I'm having trouble finding the right words right now. I'm thinking of writing two - one where I detail my struggles with mental illness and why I chose to make this decision and a second where I just say how much I love them. The idea is they can keep the second to read when they miss me. Would this be a good idea or should I just stick with one? How long should I make them? Any advice is welcome.

 

[needed_]

I'm sorry you feel this way, but if you choose to do it: maybe you can write them on separate papers but put them together in one envelope?

 

[DasDasDAS]

People might try to find someone to blame and that could cause trouble in the family. I'll be asking them not to on mine. Just a suggestion.

 

[ashfall]

People might try to find someone to blame and that could cause trouble in the family. I'll be asking them not to on mine. Just a suggestion.

That's a good idea thank you. I hate that I'm struggling so much writing this thing. I don't plan to ctb for a while yet because I'm still trying to source SN. I just want to have something prepared in case I'm ever in a really dark place and I end up doing something impulsive.

 

[DasDasDAS]

I feel you... Having a safe way out gives you a lot of peace. I've been sleeping much better after getting my emergency exit ready. The fear of doing something impulsive and ending up worse then we already are is awful...

 

[FuneralCry]

It is up to you how many you should write and how long they should be, writing suicide notes is a personal decision, only you know what is the right thing for yourself. I plan to say things like there is nothing you could have done, and now I am at peace. It will give those left behind some closure and will mean they are not left with unanswered questions. Whatever happens, I wish you the best.

 

[bigfishlittlefish]

I don't think anyone can give you the 'right' answer here, ultimately you know best the people who are going to be reading the letter/s. Perhaps imagine if you were one of them, what would you want to read? Maybe thinking like that will help you figure it out.

 

[ElderRecluse]

I think PPeH talks about this some. You might read what they have to say about it.

 

[ashfall]

Thank you all for your replies. I know it's so silly that i have writer's block stopping me from finishing my suicide note! I'm including everyone's suggestions and also planning to check out the PPeH now. I really appreciate all the responses.

 

[Chaestergram]

There's no "perfect" suicide letter, just writing everything you never said and want to say.