tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16217666.post7924644214275237564..comments2023-09-29T03:14:59.826-07:00Comments on Plethora: We'll Miss Ya, Richard ...Loshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16794387734217000502noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16217666.post-69626526353877027962007-03-15T10:24:00.000-07:002007-03-15T10:24:00.000-07:00Wow, Los. You ever need to talk, you know where t...Wow, Los. You ever need to talk, you know where to reach me.<BR/><BR/>Depression is a mental illness and needs to be approached and treated as such. Sometimes it's chemical, sometimes it emotional... either way, there is therapy and medication to help level people out.<BR/><BR/>And seeking professional help does not make you or anyone else weak. If anything it shows that you are strong because you recognize a problem and face it head on.<BR/><BR/>Incidentally, both myself and my sisters gave been medicated for quite some time now... manic depression and schizophrenia run in my family. Down with mental illness!<BR/><BR/>More power to ya, bro.Ink and Stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09398007004793064711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16217666.post-65718860748582978992007-03-15T06:37:00.000-07:002007-03-15T06:37:00.000-07:00*hugs**hugs*Christina_the_wenchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05598553041985465271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16217666.post-36662427049585360212007-03-14T16:37:00.000-07:002007-03-14T16:37:00.000-07:00You guys are all great, and I mean that. I didn't ...You guys are all great, and I mean that. I didn't mean for this to be a "pitty-party for Los," believe this. I meant it more as a public service announcement. However, I (as always) appreciate your well-wishes. Thanks again!Loshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16794387734217000502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16217666.post-62404279673515147062007-03-14T14:21:00.000-07:002007-03-14T14:21:00.000-07:00I have never really been one for talking about dea...I have never really been one for talking about death. Probably due to the amount of times my dad’s been in the hospital these past ten years. <BR/><BR/>I did grow up with someone who committed suicide. I found it ironic that he did it right as he graduated from dentistry school. To go through all of that school only to kill himself… I don’t get it. I knew his family pretty well, I just have a hard time talking to them these days. I just don’t want to remind them of the moment. <BR/><BR/>I had another friend who was murdered last year. Her boyfriend stabbed her then burnt the house down (with her still inside). It took some time but they finally arrested the asshole. The mother (divorced family) pretty much won’t talk to anyone who knew the daughter. She blames us all for the death of her daughter. To be honest I don’t want to talk about it either. I would rather think about the good clowning times I had with Lauren and not her final demise.<BR/><BR/>To wrap this up Karl, I don’t think it’s ever easy to deal with death. Especially the outcome that brought said death about, natural causes, or other. This is going to sound sappy, but you got me thinking sappy stuff right now. We’re on this Earth for such a short time, friends and extended family come in and out of our lives during those years to infrequently. Make better use of them people, less lies and more open truth. All I can recommend to anyone who is depressed, a drug user, and alcoholic, etc.., talk to someone and get help, it’s never to late to get help.Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08373633924087193092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16217666.post-59539406804191310872007-03-14T13:56:00.000-07:002007-03-14T13:56:00.000-07:00Los, I did not hear of Richard Jeni's passing - so...Los, I did not hear of Richard Jeni's passing - so sad. He was one of my favorites.<BR/>I could not imagine what you went through, but you said it yourself about friends. Good friends can get you through anything - and it's a blessing to have them. Keep'em close. Anytime bro, you know how to get in touch with me.<BR/>I'm heading to my Uncle's viewing tonight and funeral tomorrow. I lost my Father last July. It sucks so bad, but It is very comforting to think that you will see these people again, on the other side. Whatever the "other side" is, ya know?<BR/>Man, I need some Ren and Stimpy now!lol-B-https://www.blogger.com/profile/17103364710577392002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16217666.post-39921071302959254622007-03-14T13:16:00.000-07:002007-03-14T13:16:00.000-07:00death is roughespeacially that wayif there is one ...death is rough<BR/>espeacially that way<BR/><BR/>if there is one cliche i believe in it's this :<BR/><BR/>time heals all woundsEl Padrinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06726982143715938661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16217666.post-25964451059296292872007-03-14T11:17:00.000-07:002007-03-14T11:17:00.000-07:00I am very sorry to hear about your brother Los, th...I am very sorry to hear about your brother Los, that's terrible. As a mother I cannot fathom the heart ache of having your child take their own life, what torture.<BR/><BR/>You're right, suicide is not the easy way out, and in truth it's the most selfish thing you can do. It wreaks havoc on the people that love you. <BR/><BR/>One of my best friends worked at the Improv Tempe for many many years and actually dated Richard, she's very upset.Mama en Fuegohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15266558148926370416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16217666.post-73060950762254314092007-03-14T08:30:00.000-07:002007-03-14T08:30:00.000-07:00You know where to find me if you want to talk offl...You know where to find me if you want to talk offline anytime. <BR/><BR/>Your family is good people. All of them.The Revhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04573551553863558468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16217666.post-78054962682452504922007-03-14T07:44:00.000-07:002007-03-14T07:44:00.000-07:00"Sorry for the depressing post – I just got off on..."Sorry for the depressing post – I just got off on a tangent with it."<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>no need to apologize, los... i can't imagine living with a loss like that... you're a strong man....your parents sound a lot like mine... i wish your family wellToddPackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07519637191831990390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16217666.post-2021355209725509472007-03-13T19:12:00.000-07:002007-03-13T19:12:00.000-07:00Los,I have never really wanted to write about this...Los,<BR/><BR/>I have never really wanted to write about this in my blog, but suicide has come at me from all angles of my life. I've been in your shoes(though it was a boyfriend, not a relative) and I've been in your brother's shoes too. Luckily, I got serious help and I don't even recognize the girl I used to be at that time in my life. I can't even imagine feeling like that again, but at the time, the feelings really consume you and you aren't yourself. You can't think past anything except what a waste of space and breathe you are to everyone around you. And you hurt. You hurt for a very long time more than you can ever put into words and then finally, it just all goes numb. <BR/><BR/>But because I went through that point in my life, I can deal with anything, ANYTHING that comes my way now. And I have. Nothing intimidates me and I am so proud of that. I don't sink, I just keep breathing in and out and await the better days.<BR/><BR/>So anyone feeling this way, I can tell you, it does get better whether you want to believe it or not. <BR/><BR/>I am so very sorry about your brother. And I know you've accepted it, but it's still a tough part of your life that you've had to swallow.<BR/><BR/>--snowsnowelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06774922203013114354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16217666.post-22010550426518773282007-03-13T17:42:00.000-07:002007-03-13T17:42:00.000-07:00Normally, I'd make some crack about Karl's need fo...Normally, I'd make some crack about Karl's need for professional help. Some other time.<BR/><BR/>A friend of mine jumped off a parking garage in college. Nobody saw it coming. He was always happy and was at his fiancee's apt 30 min earlier. It stunk, and he wasn't a relative.<BR/><BR/>Suicidal people may not want to cause their families and friends a lifetime of pain, yet do it anyway. So it's totally selfish regardless of motive. And it's entirely preventable.<BR/><BR/>The ONLY good that came of it was that I was better prepared when my mother died a few years ago (of natural causes). Of course, I'd rather be less prepared and have my friend still alive.<BR/><BR/>At least it's not still an all-consuming part of your life. I hope you're able to help your parents get through the rough times.Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04141857986042882951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16217666.post-86582191863432478022007-03-13T17:20:00.000-07:002007-03-13T17:20:00.000-07:00Los *sends hugs* sugar, you are so sweet. I know t...Los *sends hugs* sugar, you are so sweet. I know that as kids growin' up we all wish at times our sibblings would just DIE..But, it's so unnatural to loose someone like that.<BR/>I can't even imagine the feelings. I can empathize w/loss. I lost a close friend in a drinking/driving accident. It upset our WHOLE senior yr. I just kept thinking. WHY? What is the plus? How is this going to keep others from the same fate.<BR/>I applaud you on getting professional help. Identifying and dealing with feelings. SO very important.<BR/><BR/>*sigh*<BR/>~shakes head~<BR/>Thank you for sharing a slice. ;o)Superstarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09963050341967164929noreply@blogger.com