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Karen Knight
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I am a recent graduate of USF in St. Petersburg, Florida,and earned a BA in English & American Literature (Cum Laude). I moved to the mountains in western North Carolina, days after graduating in December 2005, so that I could live in a peaceful and quiet surrounding in order to write how to articles, political editorials, and work on my novel. Acquiring my college degree at the age of 49, while living as a disabled veteran with numerous painful health conditions proves to me that it is the state of mind that makes all the difference in how I live my life - in peace and harmony, with spiritual strength, and filled with happiness from the inside out.
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I have never lost a twin to suicide, but I have lost family members and friends in that manner. About twenty years ago I even witnessed the death of a close friend when she put a gun to her head and pulled the trigger. She told everyone at the party that night that she wanted to die, but she had threatened suicide so many times that none of us took her seriously. When she came out into the living room with the gun and said it again her partner said "go ahead", never dreaming she would actually do it. But she did. That is a bad memory for all of us who were there that night.
This experience taught me one of the biggest lessons of my life. When people say they want to end their life it is a serious cry for help. For their own protection you should say positive things to that person, and call a professional as soon as possible to ge them the help they need.
Pete, I have twins in my family, so I know how close you and your brother must have been. There is a special bond that twins share; it's like twins are a part of each other. You had that feeling that something was wrong, but nothing else to go on. I have no doubt that he loved you very much, and I am sure he knew how much you loved him too.
It doesn't sound as if your brother gave you any indication that he would take his own life, only that something was bugging him. Please don't beat yourself up about how you may have been able to stop him if you had said or done something more.
I know that the pain of your loss will never go away, but over time the pain will ease somewhat. Writing about painful experiences such as this unbearable loss, helps to put things into perspective for you, as well as those who read your words. Know that your post has, undoubtedly, helped a lot of people.
I am so sorry for your loss. Best wishes from your new pen pal..KK (posted in
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