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David
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Joined: 27 Jul 2003 Location: Andromeda
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Very sorry to hear about this, Dave. Thoughts are with you and the family. _________________ All watched over by machines of loving grace |
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David
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Joined: 27 Jul 2003 Location: Andromeda
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I haven’t felt able to post about this until now – it’s been way too overwhelming – but a couple of weeks ago a friend attempted to take his own life. I only found out on the night because he sent an email to me and a few other people, which was of course very distressing. Thankfully we managed to get an ambulance to him in time, and he’s in safe hands at the Alfred now despite requiring a blood transfusion and suffering extensive chemical burns to his legs.
I’ve started a GoFundMe page because I’m worried about his financial situation once he’s discharged and he may not be able to work for some time. This is mainly for friends and loved ones to contribute to, but if anyone else feels inclined to chip in a few bucks it’d be most gratefully appreciated: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-ramon-get-back-on-his-feet _________________ All watched over by machines of loving grace |
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Joined: 30 Jun 2005 Location: somewhere
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done, thats so awful mate, im so sorry xxx _________________ You cant fix stupid, turns out you cant quarantine it either! |
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David
I dare you to try
Joined: 27 Jul 2003 Location: Andromeda
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Thanks Jo, that's very kind of you. _________________ All watched over by machines of loving grace |
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pietillidie
Joined: 07 Jan 2005
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Does anyone know how Dave's doing after his dad passed away? I haven't seen him on here much. _________________ In the end the rain comes down, washes clean the streets of a blue sky town.
Help Nick's: http://www.magpies.net/nick/bb/fundraising.htm |
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stui magpie
Prepare for the worst, hope for the best.
Joined: 03 May 2005 Location: In flagrante delicto
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He's still kicking around on Twitter and Big Footy, bit less prolific but still around. _________________ Every dead body on Mt Everest was once a highly motivated person, so maybe just calm the **** down. |
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Skids
Quitting drinking will be one of the best choices you make in your life.
Joined: 11 Sep 2007 Location: Joined 3/6/02 . Member #175
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Just found out a good work mate lost his younger brother in a car accident this morning. Poor bloke was on-site doing night shift when he got a phone call. Flying out of Newman (120km away) on a commercial flight.
Really nice bloke and was always talking about his brother. _________________ Don't count the days, make the days count. |
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Side By Side
Joined: 30 Jun 2005 Location: somewhere
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horrible mate, cheers, commisserations xxx _________________ You cant fix stupid, turns out you cant quarantine it either! |
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KenH
Joined: 24 Jan 2010
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Well we always have Grand Final day at my house, bbq, snacks and drinks. This year was no different until my son not knowing what was about to occur he showed my Sister an old letter from our Uncle who we stayed at nearly every school holidays. This triggered her and she came to me asked me if I was molested by him like she was. This then opened up the floodgates and all our secrets came out, the bastard got to all of us (another sister and brother). This was nearly 40 years ago but still causes nightmares. It looks like he molested her during the day and me at night.
We have all got together and finally spoke openly with each other about it and somehow we have manged to cope. With me my brain blocked out as much of the nighttime as it could and enjoyed the day. My sister worked the other way. My other sister and brother didn't get as much attention as us fortunately. Now this has come out my wife and sons have all the info and are helping us cope.
Sorry for the long rant, love to all. _________________ Cheers big ears |
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stui magpie
Prepare for the worst, hope for the best.
Joined: 03 May 2005 Location: In flagrante delicto
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Geezus,
Thanks for sharing, hope all goes well. Don't feel you need to cope on your own, there's plenty of counselling services available, sometimes it's as simple as learning some coping strategies. _________________ Every dead body on Mt Everest was once a highly motivated person, so maybe just calm the **** down. |
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partypie
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All the best Ken, it sounds like you have a loving environment which has to help. Big hugs |
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David
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Thanks for sharing, Ken – such an awful thing to have experienced and to have to hold on to for so long. Glad that you've found a way to open up about it and that you have such great support around you. _________________ All watched over by machines of loving grace |
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Joined: 30 Jun 2005 Location: somewhere
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I’m so sorry to read this Ken. My heart goes out yo you all. Don’t be afraid to ask for help, real men know their feelings are valid, hugs xxxx _________________ You cant fix stupid, turns out you cant quarantine it either! |
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watt price tully
Joined: 15 May 2007
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Wow mate. Take care to you and ur family. Love each other _________________ “I even went as far as becoming a Southern Baptist until I realised they didn’t keep ‘em under long enough” Kinky Friedman |
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KenH
Joined: 24 Jan 2010
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Thanks all, I'm not sure what my next path is as yet. I never wanted this to come out and I feel that I have let a lot of people down as i should have done something earlier. My family I should have told and hope I haven't lost their trust. They won't say that but there must be doubts.
We have never kept things from each other and I have brought them up that way.
I still believe that I am a very lucky man and I also had at most times a good and enjoyable childhood. _________________ Cheers big ears |
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