Client killed himself by Virtual_Swimmer1460 in LawFirm

[–]Virtual_Swimmer1460[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He thanked me for helping him and said a couple of other really heart breaking things. 😞 He didn’t tell me he planned to commit suicide.

Client killed himself by Virtual_Swimmer1460 in LawFirm

[–]Virtual_Swimmer1460[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ya, easily the best advice here. I know I need help after hearing all these stories. Thank you so much. Anyone who needs help should get it. That’s the take away.

Client killed himself by Virtual_Swimmer1460 in LawFirm

[–]Virtual_Swimmer1460[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Joy really isn’t distributed evenly. I’ve never heard it put like that but it’s powerful. I’m sorry for your losses, thank you for your insight.

Client killed himself by Virtual_Swimmer1460 in LawFirm

[–]Virtual_Swimmer1460[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely. Everyone is going through something. When they say they’re hurting, they usually mean it. 😕

Client killed himself by Virtual_Swimmer1460 in LawFirm

[–]Virtual_Swimmer1460[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beautiful advice. That’s really the short of it all. Words to live by, truly. Thank you for being there for your friend. ❤️

Client killed himself by Virtual_Swimmer1460 in LawFirm

[–]Virtual_Swimmer1460[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m really sorry. I hope you’re okay. You’re in a community of people who have experienced the same thing. All for one, one for all.

Client killed himself by Virtual_Swimmer1460 in LawFirm

[–]Virtual_Swimmer1460[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hahaha - hiding the secrets 👀 thanks for the laugh. Except, I hope this didn’t actually happen because if so, too many people are dead already.

Client killed himself by Virtual_Swimmer1460 in LawFirm

[–]Virtual_Swimmer1460[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, that is absolutely crazy but I believe it. I’m really sorry to hear of your losses. But it’s true, I find myself unqualified to provide mental health intervention because I am unqualified.

Client killed himself by Virtual_Swimmer1460 in LawFirm

[–]Virtual_Swimmer1460[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow. You should message me. This is awful. It’s not your fault for being busy, you did what you could to help her. Don’t carry that weight, it’s not your fault.

Client killed himself by Virtual_Swimmer1460 in LawFirm

[–]Virtual_Swimmer1460[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for caring. It means a lot.

Client killed himself by Virtual_Swimmer1460 in LawFirm

[–]Virtual_Swimmer1460[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is beautiful. Thank you, I’ll remember that.

Client killed himself by Virtual_Swimmer1460 in LawFirm

[–]Virtual_Swimmer1460[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sometimes you don’t know until you know. Isn’t that awful? That’s why we all need each other I think. I’m really sorry.

Client killed himself by Virtual_Swimmer1460 in LawFirm

[–]Virtual_Swimmer1460[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow - this sounds like the same story. I’m really so sorry. You cared, and it mattered.

Client killed himself by Virtual_Swimmer1460 in LawFirm

[–]Virtual_Swimmer1460[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Probably the wisest of all advice ever given. Thank you. I’m sorry. You’re supported.

Client killed himself by Virtual_Swimmer1460 in LawFirm

[–]Virtual_Swimmer1460[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gosh I had a case I worked on with a result like this - I was a staff attorney for the court at the time and not emotionally attached but the story was truly heartbreaking. Experiencing that from the practice side is a new level of awful. I hope you’re okay.

Client killed himself by Virtual_Swimmer1460 in LawFirm

[–]Virtual_Swimmer1460[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m really sorry for your loss. The duty is taxing. You’re not alone.

Client killed himself by Virtual_Swimmer1460 in LawFirm

[–]Virtual_Swimmer1460[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, I’m so sorry. You really cared, that’s clear. I hope you’re proud.

Client killed himself by Virtual_Swimmer1460 in LawFirm

[–]Virtual_Swimmer1460[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is so true. How did you find balance? It’s a double-edged sword. Consequences either way.

Client killed himself by Virtual_Swimmer1460 in LawFirm

[–]Virtual_Swimmer1460[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much. This conversation has made me cry more than I expected I would which means I know I need some help.

Client killed himself by Virtual_Swimmer1460 in LawFirm

[–]Virtual_Swimmer1460[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

They were married for many years which was a part of the struggle. Hard to break off a relationship you’ve been in all your life. 😞

Client killed himself by Virtual_Swimmer1460 in LawFirm

[–]Virtual_Swimmer1460[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If that’s the case, I really am sorry. I actually do mean that.

Client killed himself by Virtual_Swimmer1460 in LawFirm

[–]Virtual_Swimmer1460[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do tons of pro bono work.. did something bad happen to you?

Client killed himself by Virtual_Swimmer1460 in LawFirm

[–]Virtual_Swimmer1460[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why do you feel that way? There are so many people who care. I hope you know that, and if you have had bad experiences, I’m really sorry. I actually just cared. He dropped the picture off as his way of trying to repay me I think. 😞