Cindy: Hey, I haven't seen you in awhile and I'm calling to ask you if you might be interested in attending one of our Suicide Survivor's meetings next Tuesday.Me: Huh.....well, I'm not a suicide survivor Cindy.
Cindy: Didn't your husband commit suicide?
Me: Yes he did, but the term "Suicide Survivor" suggests to me that I am the one who attempted suicide, failed miserably, and now need to attend meetings.
Cindy: .................................(awkward silence)
Me: maybe I'm being too literal?
(While I do realize that suicide is no laughing matter, the part about my husband is true so I feel that I can comment without being judged too harshly)
I think what you said was completely justified. I can see her point though that despite your husband (very sorry to hear about that) ending things, your life still continues but I'm with you on this one.
ReplyDeleteDitto Toni!
ReplyDeleteWhen I first started reading this, I thought, "KC attempted suicide." You're right, that's exactly what it sounds like. I'm sorry about your husband but yes, anyone this close to this can comment at will. No judging here.
ReplyDeleteI agree with all!
ReplyDeleteIt sounded like that to me also.
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Thanks to all!
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Suicide Survivors sounds like a group for people who didn't quite succeed. Glad you're not in that category, but sorry to hear about your husband. That sucks, big time.
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