For anyone who is angry and sees it as selfish, please know that sometimes good people fall so deep into profound despair that they are under the impression that they are helping others by removing a blemish on the world, helping Gd make the planet a better place. Yes, dead wrong, yes, a sin, but we don’t hold those with bipolar or schizophrenia responsible when they’ve broken with reality, and sometimes circumstances take a good person and twist his mind to thinking they are an unwanted blemish on this earth, and they will be doing their loved ones a favor. It’s not true but it can look that way.
That is how I felt when my family of origin was turned against me for a lie someone else perpetrated. A few other bad turns in life and this happy person with people depending on me was brought down so low I sought outside help to stay alive. That was only a year or two ago and I am so grateful I made it through. Life has been its own reward.
Gd bless his family and friends struggling to understand. It isn’t always a selfish act but an act in error due to a powerful misconception. Prayers for all who loved him, for all who are mourning.
I’m not angry with him for wanting out. I can empathize. I’ve been that low. I’m angry at him for what he’s done to Donna and Gunner.
But thank you for the perspective.
Beautifully said. I hope you are better now.