(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sadly I was informed about 11:20 this morning that a good friend of mine had taken his life overnight. He had been dealing with family as well as personal issues for many years, and had even attempted suicide once before, but failed. He swore he would never try again. Unfortunately that was not true. I don't know what changed, as I had talked to him that day and he seemed fine. We were talking about computers and he was looking to save up the money to build one. He had always reached out before, tried talking to someone. I've even woken up at 3am to him calling me in tears. I would gladly have done that the rest of my life had it meant he were still here. I'm going to miss him dearly but I know that he is in a better place now, or at least I like to believe so. Anyways please pray for the repose of Alex's soul and for his family and friends. Knowing how I feel, I can't begin to imagine how his family is feeling.

R.I.P. Alex. See you on the other side brother.

First of all, I'm sorry for the loss. You're right, he is in better place now. And you'll be happy to know you won't have to live with the regret of not helping him when in need. You've tried everything and he's grateful for it. Again, sorry for the loss. I can't imagine the feeling. You're a great friend and always will be.

It's the best of us that keep that darkest secrets inside us. He probably didn't want you to prevent his death, and put on a false smile in front of you. It's not easy to get over suicidal tendencies/depression, and the feelings will always reoccur throughout their lives. I believe he's in a better place. But I also believe he would want you to keep going with your life and if it's meant to be, then you'll see him again, when death is impossible.

I'm very sorry to inform you that his soul is not in a better place, I hope that it was... But if he really believed and followed a religion he'd know that God gives you life and he's the one that takes it away... Ending your life or someone else's life is a murder, there's always a solution for our problems here... Anyways, I hope that he rests in peace he'll be in my prayers.

I believe that sometimes suicide can be caused by inability to live in this world, or insanity, but, yes, if we take it in literal sense, suicide is murder is one's self and is against the commandments, but If he is a Christian or Jewish (I believe Colossians is old testament (?)), then it's my belief that the only irredeemable sin is denial of God, and all others can be forgiven if the person is willing to truly surrender themselves to God's will. Now, religion aside, it's better to have happy thoughts about the poor guy than to think about the negative consequences. :/ If a person is insane and unable to understand this world, and then kills himself, can he really be charged with murder, if he has no understanding of what murder is?

It is a very sad day indeed when someone you know and love passes away. Thankfully no one I know that has died has been driven to commit suicide, but saying that I know a few people who have dealt with issues that drive you to the point of breaking and almost commit suicide, I have also been pushed almost to my limit at some times. My thoughts go to you, his familiy and his friends. No one should ever have to go through something like this.

A kid that I know killed himself several months back.

I wasn't his friend, but I didn't hate him. He was just a person I knew the name of but didn't know as an individual.

He was told by the head teacher that he wasn't getting good enough grades for 6th form and that he'd have to attend a local college.

He seemed okay, went outside, jumped in front of a train. That was it.

Police said the train hit him so hard and fast that he wouldn't have felt it. brother.

A painless death is the best death. But I'm sure there was more to it than his college placement. Maybe he was being abused at home, and if he didn't get into a top college, his stepfather would beat him unmercifully, or the stepfather would attack his little sister he's been protecting for most of his life. I mean, you never know what secrets people hide.

Sorry for your loss man.