[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

But the cliche to 'get over it and move on' is simply a fallacy.

I agree with this. Some people can't. All they see in front of them is a lifetime of pain, and burdening those around them.

Another thing to consider:

I mentioned before that my brother was paranoid schizophrenic. He heard voices. The voices told him to murder a member of my family. In a moment of lucidity, he admitted that to my parents. Maybe part of the reason he wanted to die was so his illness wouldn't cause him to harm anyone else - I don't know.

Some people are really oversimplifying this issue, and it's painful to read.

[At _War_With_Liberals]

"Some people are really oversimplifying this issue, and it's painful to read."

And D^^^ is into his passive aggresive behavior, where he clearly enjoys hurting others to get pleasure. Even at the expense of a dead young man. Now THAT is 'ignoble' and not worthy of 'respect'.

You are correct: Your brother was selfLESS, not selfish.





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[Torie]

Thank you for your series of posts here. Your personal experience with your brother reminds us that the human experience is very complex and personal, and over generalizations can be at once wrong and hurtful. One size does not fit all, and casting judgment and aspersions on our keyboards from afar about that which we do not fully or even largely know or understand, is reckless. Thanks again.

And my deepest sympathy to those left to cope with the wreckage of this sad event, and hope that they will find the wisdom and courage to overcome and endure, and find meaning and joy in the ensuing chapters of their lives. That is easier said then done; I know it must to tough.