posted ago by Carolina1
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No major other problems he was dealing with, from what her friend told her. He just got depressed and couldn’t take it anymore.
No major other problems he was dealing with, from what her friend told her. He just got depressed and couldn’t take it anymore.
This is a very difficult time for late teens and 20-somethings. Many of them see a dark future - college is inside down, the job market is rough, almost no dating, extreme opinions on everything, and so on. Sure these things will get better but think of how it looks to a 20 year old right now.
Take a minute and reach out to anyone you know that falls into this age group. Call them (not text or email) and check in. Open a line of non-judgmental communication. Tell them you care.
Very wise, thoughtful advice.
I really cannot imagine what it must be like for them. It's a dark time that will get better.
I’m that age. Shit sucks. I’ll be voting Trump so things get better.
Bless you! I feel for people your age. My daughter is in her 20’s and is level headed and doesn’t get down easily. She’s struggling at times, now.
Hiiii... 19-year old going on 20 in a few months here. I can confirm this year has been shit for me and people my age. Once mid-March came around, all interaction with my friends ended. All my friends (and their parents) bought into the fear programming, and if I wasn't blessed to work at an "essential business" (grocery store), I'd be stuck inside with no one but my parents. Even my girlfriend I had at the time wouldn't see me. We went out on walks and she would wear gloves! I was her boyfriend, and I couldn't believe it. God forbid we have any contact. That sums up one reason why we're no longer together.
Anyways, yeah, this year has been hell. I will admit throughout the lockdown, I cried and had some very, very dark days. Fortunately for me, around May/June, my main friends finally opened up to hanging out. My other friend group ditched me because I hurt their fee-fees or something.
Summer came through, my girlfriend and I broke up, and I'm now away at university for the first time. (I went to community college for two years, hence why I only just now went away). I couldn't wait to get to school, so I could actually meet some people outside of my area, where everyone wears a muzzle when driving around in their own car.
Thankfully, even though my college mandated muzzles, moved most classes online, and cancelled a lot of activities, there is one glimpse of hope here: the Catholic Newman Center. They've had activities almost every day, Mass and other sacraments are consistently offered, and best of all, their mask policy is more like "don't ask, don't tell". In other words, wear one if you want, don't wear one if you want. It's fantastic. I've been able to meet people, share meals, play cornhole... essentially, live life again! I'm even able to try and find a nice girl again, something I actually really feared would be impossible. Still working on that though. 😏
But the key here is the Newman Center. Had that not existed, life would still be kinda shitty. Yes, you can work around stuff, and the school I'm at is fairly lenient compared to what I've heard my friends describe. Regardless though, they've ruined the experience for a virus that rarely kills anyone my age. "TOTAL BULLSHIT" as GEOTUS would say.
I feel really blessed by God that He's brought me to these places in my life that I've been able to bear this year a bit better than others have. It has still been difficult no doubt, but God has been good to me, and I have hope. Obviously the election hangs looming in the distance, exactly two months now, but for now, I'm able to live my life decently.
I offer a prayer for anyone else who might read this who's also my age. If you're struggling, turn to the Lord and He will give you rest and fill you with hope. He has a plan for you!
TLDR: Yes, life has been and still is hell for young adults.
I’m so sorry for you having life come to a screeching halt and losing some friends and your girlfriend. How wonderful that you found God able to help you through. I turn to Him, too. I can’t imagine having to deal with such trying times without Him.
Thanks; you're absolutely correct about God helping us through! I know I've relied very heavily on Him. He actually brought several good things out of one bad event between my ex and me earlier this year. So I know He is looking out for me every day.
The dating part has to be brutal, I was just thinking how much easier it is on married folk these days.
Its only going to get worse for a while.
I’m afraid the violence will get more widespread, but if people can get back to being together like before, that should help.
Heartbreaking. To have one you must have all three: life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness... Those who put the world's people under siege must be brought to justice.
Yes! They are robbing our future.
So sorry for the family
So sorry
My co-worker committed suicide about six weeks into lockdown. She had some major health issues but she didn't plan it. She was afraid and told friends and family that she felt isolated and out of control. They should have had her committed, I don't know why they didn't but maybe she wasn't specific enough.
In most states, it's hard as fuck to have someone committed
Yes, if they don't want to be committed. But she might have agreed to it if someone had tried. She was talking to friends and family and getting counsel from them, but I think she was afraid to tell people how bad it was. If someone had taken a strong hand with her and insisted, she might have consented.
At any rate, something that all pedes should remember, if anyone ever tells you that they plan to kill themselves, you should (if you can) take them to the ER immediately. Even if you have to basically kidnap them, you should try. That might be enough intervention to get them back on the right track and get treatment.
Very true.
Reading the responses on here is eye opening. If each response represents a thousand or more of those who come to the donald, and they are representative of thousands or millions non-thedonald Americans, then there are a lot of hurting people out there. Itysad.
Yes. That is a sobering way to look at it.
One of my good model friend got murdered by a covid release inmate. Another commited suicide after his pho shop gone under. Still haven't met anyone who died from covid, only its response.
It's really bad even for my early 20s daughter that is married and living in Okinawa. She's been over there for over a year now. They were supposed to travel home back in March and then all the lock downs started. Doubly worse for them because they are on a military base that is already heavily restricted, compared to the life she was used to, then they actually restricted folks to being on base for months. I can tell she's getting extremely depressed. She calls me just about every day now which is new. I think she just needs reassurance that life will be back to normal again soon. I'm trying to give it to her.
She’s fortunate to have you for a support to help her feel more normal.
I’m am so sorry. The lack of social interaction, uncertainty of the future, & sense of a lack of understanding or control are damaging to us all. Younger people have to especially be overwhelmed by all this senseless confusion & chaos. His friends & family are in my prayers, as are you. This has to be a tough thing to parent your child through, so I pray He places a strength & a knowing upon you; a healing on your daughter & family; & a tightening on the bonds of trust between you. Amen & amen.
Really sorry to hear that.
RIP
A local business owner with 4 kids ( youngest 9 and 4) and 3 step kids walked into her deli pulled out a gun and killed herself end of may! Husband is devastated!
We need to remember these things! There will come an assessment!
Suicide is worse than covid
Oh my gosh... God be with that family, how awful...
Heartbreaking.
I am so, so sorry. Please know that we can help each other, and this moment was not the sum of this man's life.
Lockdown? You can still go outside
Walking around the block gets boring after months and months. Where I live you can't go to the beach or park which is essential for our health and well being. Our so called leaders want us dead and replaced with foreigners.
He was a young kid- and the lockdown has been stricter in some areas than others.
Many young, single people seem to have been really affected by not being able to meet with friends, go to church and to restaurants and bars.
A big reason the protests/riots are so popular- a big social gathering.