Yesterday afternoon, my step daughter's Mom (L) tried to commit suicide
by taking a blade across her throat. I found out late last night the details.
She sent an email to her friend..suicide note, and her friend got it
in time, and sent 'L' to the hospital. After a few hours surgery
she is now recouping and is staying there as a routine step
in suicide attempts.
What is just killing me is if friend had not received it in time, my
s-daughter (A) would have been the one who found her. Friend
cleaned up mess, but missed some.My boyfriend, stayed with A at exwife's
home, and ended up telling her what happened this morn in fear she would
hear about commotion at school from neighbourhood kids.
I have zero experience with suicide...no one close to me ever attempted
or succeeded. Right now I live 3 hours away from A..how can I help my
girl, she is just 13 and we are so close. Upon hearing the news she of course
blamed herself, then got angry wondering how her Mom could do this to her and
her sister and little brother. My boyfriend knew this would happen and was prepared with
great words of wisdom and comfort for her. She decided to go to school so she could be
with her best friend.
I am soo very angry at L. it's hard for me to think straight.
My heart is simply breaking for the kids...especially A.
Any thoughts would be so appreciated, and suggestions..anything. I am seeing
her this weekend.
Thanks.
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