Picturing your girlish smile
Remembering your spoken words
wrapped with warmth.
Linked by sets of parents
Proud and eager to share
Family news.
Well-loved and respected by many
Still, you left too early.
Suicide was your vehicle.
Why did the world feel so hard for you?
You made the world a gentler place to be.
Questions never to be answered.
I was in awe of your pursuits
With promises to meet up
Never fulfilled.
The dialogue of childhood memories
Kept alive by many of us
Even more precious now.
A silent commitment
To stay in touch
With those you left behind.
Life at No. 22 
Sadly, suicide has touched so many families. I’m sorry for your loss.
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Thanks, Janis and yes it has touched too many families. Though we hadn’t kept in touch as adults other siblings had and I know she is sorely missed by her family. It was just about me putting my thoughts into words. It happened just before Les had his transplant and was too hard to process then.
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I bet she was a wonderful person. I am so sorry for your loss, Suzanne.
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Tracy, she was a wonderful person to many and as always my heart goes out to her immediate family. It’s a loss for future meetings and sharing memories. As with most countries, our availability of mental health services outside of cities is totally inadequate.
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Sending hugs. Mel
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Thanks for sharing your poem and words, Suzanne. I think the suicide rate must be at a record high right now. Understandably so. Life is a mess these days.
I’m sad for these situations and circumstances, I grieve with the ones left behind, but I understand – and respect – the wishes of every individual. But if help and support could have made a difference, then this is surely even more heartbreaking.
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I totally agree with what you wrote, Liesbet. Thank you too for sharing your perspective on the subject.
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Oh, Suzanne! I’m sorry! I saw this after the walk. What a wicked shame and a waste.. So sad for her family.
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Not a problem at all, just something I wanted to acknowledge. Yes, my heart goes out to her family on a regular basis.
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An honest reflection in your comments Suzanne – A fine poetic statement
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Thanks Derrick for your lovely comment.
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So sad, I’m very sorry for your loss xx
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Thanks Cathy, it is a major loss for her family.
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I’m sure it is.
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Such a sad situation. Your tribute is very touching,
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A truly lovely tribute. Sadly suicide is so difficult to understand for those left behind. Guilt, pain, bewilderment – often a cry for help that goes badly wrong.
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Thanks very much, Jude. Hopefully with time, the pain lessens for her family and the good memories linger.
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So sad to read Suz, hoping all is well with you xx
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How devastating for her family and all those who love her. Lovely tribute, Suzanne.
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