ThrowAwayAnother1991 OP t1_j9pbzhs wrote on February 23, 2023 at 4:49 PM

Reply to comment by MD7001 in TIFU by almost dying (two stories, part 1) by ThrowAwayAnother1991

I tried that. Did all 12 steps. Started sponsoring another kid my age, drove 3 hours to give him the big book and he took his own life that same day, he never got the book. Left behind a daughter. I still remember the sound of panic in his voice, knowing his wife wasn’t coming back and his life was in ruin. He sounded like someone who was trying to escape a flaming building but knew it was too late. RIP buddy, I hope you found peace

MD7001 t1_j9secqs wrote on February 24, 2023 at 5:29 AM

Sadly that’s the very dark side of this disease. It does remind us why we need to stay sober. Suicide is permanent. My best friend in High School tried 3 times before he got it “right”. Took me years to get over guilt and what I could of done different. Bottom line the answer is nothing. Hang in there my friend