Tag Archives: Death

Fallen – A story of suicidal pain.

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Phoenix rising

[Trigger warning: suicidal ideation] What a gorgeous autumn night, thought Stephanie as she gazed across the shimmering water from her spot on the retaining wall of the large pond. The pounding in her head eased up slightly,  but the fogginess … Continue reading →

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A Tragic Sense of Life

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Phoenix rising

[Trigger warning for suicidal threats.] Last Saturday, Jenna’s husband threatened to kill himself…again…for the fourth time in their 15 year long marriage.  He was a good man most of the time, when he wasn’t drinking.  Caring and loving.  Jenna could … Continue reading →

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Death and madness

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Phoenix rising

David died a week ago today. He was my ex-brother-in-law. It was a horrid crash. I heard stuff at the wake and the funeral. Secret things I’m not really supposed to know about, but people share with me anyway. Like … Continue reading →

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Crash

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Phoenix rising

We got the call this morning. Ex-brother in law.  33 years old. Two kids with my baby sister; aged 5 and 3. Uncle  to my girls. Always smiling He was the fun uncle; A big kid himself. Blunt force trauma. … Continue reading →

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