My son's best mate took his own life last night

**Meanie** · 6th August 2006, 21:00

What drives someone to take thier life ?
I got a phone call last night to pick up my son from the local after he had just recieved the news his best mate hung himself
Here is a 19 year old kid with his whole life in front of him, you couldnt meet a nicer teenager, always smiling and never a bad word about anyone
You people with teenagers out there "look out for them" you never know when they may not come home
We have watched this kid grow from a baby into one of the finest young men you could hope to meet
He will be sadly missed

RIP Jared, i hope you found what you are looking for

**yungatart** · 6th August 2006, 21:10

Condolences to your young fella. We went through the same thing nearly a year ago. Our son's best mate, aged 15, did the same. Look after your son, be there for him. It takes a long time for those that are left to come to terms with it. Our thoughts to you all and to the young guys family

**Sensei** · 6th August 2006, 21:12

Very sad to hear this & hope that all Family & friends keep strong in a time of such confusion . It is hard to figure what goes on in peoples minds & when things like this happen it leaves alot of unanswered questions . Strength to all of you .

**kro** · 6th August 2006, 21:24

I struggle to understand it too. Sorry to hear this meanie.

**bell** · 6th August 2006, 21:29

Sincere condolences mate. There are so many questions that unfortunately won't have answers for you, your son and all affected. I hope that the weeks/months ahead bring some resolution for you. Honour his memory by making sure that those you care about know they are loved and cared for by you. Take good care of yourself too eh.

**Firefight** · 6th August 2006, 21:31

my oldest daughter saw 4 students in her 4 years at a south auckland high school end their lives this way, its so sad.

RIP

F/F

**carver** · 6th August 2006, 21:33

Originally Posted by Meanie

What drives someone to take thier life ?
I got a phone call last night to pick up my son from the local after he had just recieved the news his best mate hung himself
Here is a 19 year old kid with his whole life in front of him, you couldnt meet a nicer teenager, always smiling and never a bad word about anyone
You people with teenagers out there "look out for them" you never know when they may not come home
We have watched this kid grow from a baby into one of the finest young men you could hope to meet
He will be sadly missed

RIP Jared, i hope you found what you are looking for

motherfucker, this shit is fucking crazy, im not going to delve into this too much, but i have seen and heard so much of this shit, people saying goodbye to friends, then finding them dead after stepping out in front of trains, i saw a chic almost hang herself once, fuck me man, the people that have nothing in this world like the africans never do this shit, yet we who have nothing have it as a chronic problem here.
food for thought
apologies for the coarse laungauge displayed above

**texmo** · 6th August 2006, 21:53

Originally Posted by kro

I struggle to understand it too. Sorry to hear this meanie.

I understand it and I would like to give my condolences. I hope this was not over a girl. I am 19 to and I know what your son is going though. Like they say time heals all wounds.

**shafty** · 6th August 2006, 21:58

Meanie, this makes me so SAD Man, - love and prayers goin out to all.
Hang in there Brother, Kia Kaha

**Meanie** · 6th August 2006, 21:58

Originally Posted by texmo

I understand it and I would like to give my condolences. I hope this was not over a girl. I am 19 to and I know what your son is going though. Like they say time heals all wounds.

Na mate not a girl as far as i am aware
Everything seemed fine and no one had any idea
Enjoy your youth and make every day count

**gamgee** · 6th August 2006, 21:58

it's so frustrating tho because there is so little we can do to stop it happening, as you said in most cases it just comes completely out of the blue, and it's never the ones you'd expect

**Smokin** · 6th August 2006, 22:08

Thats bad news mate, It always makes me think long and hard about my own kids about to become teenages and all the stresses they are about to encounter. I can only point mine in the right direction and hope like hell they follow. My heartfelt condolences to family and friends.

**MattRSK** · 6th August 2006, 22:15

I feel a bit messed up about this. He is the same age as me, not sure if he lives around these parts. Chances are that I knew him. Sorry to hear about it. My heart goes out to the family.

**Indiana_Jones** · 6th August 2006, 22:16

RIP

It's such a waste. =(

-Indy

**Marknz** · 6th August 2006, 22:22

Very sad indeed, and right or wrong, he had his reasons. It's just such a shame and an indictment on modern day society that the young people seem to feel there is no one to talk to and they have to make these choices themselves to make a statement.

Sincere commiserations to you, yours, and his family.