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Hi, my name is Jami.I live in central Ohio. I joined because I lost my brother/best friend Eric to suicide on January 26, 2008. I am just looking for support and folks who are on this same road as I am. It always helps to know that we're not alone and only we can understand us.

I just wanted to introduce myself...
Posted on 08/15/08, 01:08 pm
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Reply #1 - 08/15/08  4:00pm
" Welcome to DS Jami. I am so sorry about your brother. You came to a good place for support. Good luck and God bless you
Cathy "
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Reply #2 - 08/15/08  5:12pm
" Welcome Jami to DS. I am sorry for the loss of your brother and hope you find some comfort and support here. Big hugs. "
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Reply #3 - 08/15/08  8:54pm
" Climb aboard, there always enough love to go around. It does help to be able to talk to people that are feeling the same pain. I am so sorry for the lost of your brother. I will keep you in my prayers. Lorie "
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Reply #4 - 08/15/08  11:29pm
" Thank you to all of you. I'm working through it very slowly. Grief is hard hard work.

I belong to a yahoo group and also a local support group. There is never 'too much' support....thanks for the welcome. :) "
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Reply #5 - 08/16/08  9:50am
" Welcome Jami, I'm Kelly, I lost my only sibling, brother, bestfriend 2yrs ago july 24th, another site like this saved my life, my favorite grandma also did it, only we understand, it is the worst pain I have ever felt in my life, my brother was 40 and then my ex husband died at 46 2 mos later, so I know how you feel, I cry alot and talk to whoever will listen. The people here will help you, that is the only reason I am still here! god bless and take care, kelly "
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Reply #6 - 08/19/08  12:47pm
" Welcome. You're right, it is hard work. But you have to allow yourself to grieve, it's there for a reason. Peace.
TwD "
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Reply #7 - 08/24/08  12:56am
" Hi Jami,

You have joined a great place to find comfort and friendship from people who have been through exactly what you have been through. It never stops hurting does it. My brother Ron committed suicide one month after your brother. Tomorrow it will be exactly six months and I still can't believe my brother and best friend is gone. I miss him so much! I am here for you anytime you need a friend!

Love, Angela "
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Reply #8 - 08/24/08  7:16am
" Welcome to the forum Jami. I'm very sorry about your brother. Please know, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

God Bless,

John721 "
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Reply #9 - 08/24/08  12:40pm
" Hi Jami, Welcome to this support group. I am sorry for your lost, I too lost by best friend/sister to sucide 2 years ago. Take the time you need to greive... don't let anyone rush you.

Take care "
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Reply #10 - 08/24/08  3:46pm
" hey... i am always here if you need to talk. i know what you are going through personally = ( i lost my sister/best friend through suicide 3 years ago so i am here to listen or even talk if that is what you want "
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