Ive purposely waited to think and pray about it, before posting on Robin Williams. Overwhelming response from the public, and we all have feelings about it. Mine are such a mix of emotions. He may have been THE most gifted mix of comedic and dramatic talent ever! So incredibly funny, and yet he always looked so sad, so hurt...like a small child who didnt really understand this strange world. As a Chaplain, I have dealt with the aftermath of several suicides. Im not a psychologist, who can pretend to understand it. All I know is that it is a terribly cruel thing, to do to those who love you the most. The media tributes can be misunderstood to make suicide seem as if its a wonderful choice. It is the worst one! Survivors of suicide are left feeling helpless, hopeless, guilty and filled with self blame. I myself have struggled with horrible periods of depression, filled with serious thoughts of suicide. I imagine many of us have, but would never admit it. The feelings of wanting to end the pain and depression, of thinking it is the only way out, can be powerful and overwhelming. While I dont sit here in judgment of anyone who chose that path, I actively argue against that choice. When I look at the life experiences God has brought to me, that I would have totally missed out on (had I chosen suicide), I am SO glad I decided to live! The joy of my life with my wife, children, family and friends would have never existed. Even the pain and disappointments have been a good thing to exerience, and Im a better man for having survived them. If you feel there is no hope, no reason to continue living, PLEASE pray to God about it, then speak with someone who will listen and understand. You have a future waiting, that you cant even begin to imagine right now...and I am living proof.
Posted on: Tue, 12 Aug 2014 15:58:28 +0000
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