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WWYD (loss mentioned)

ChunstadChunstad member
in October 2011 Moms
So I found out through FB that a co-worker of mine's teenage daughter committed suicide.  It's horrible, and I'm sick about it.  I've been praying for her every day.  I wasn't super close to the co-worker, and it's been a couple years since I've worked with her.  My question is, should I attend the memorial to show my support?  She wants it to be a celebration of her life, not a somber event.  I'll more than likely have to bring the rugrat, too.  DH thinks that I should, and has offered to come home early to watch rugrat.  It's tomorrow afternoon.
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Re: WWYD (loss mentioned)

  • LCassLCass member
    If you can go, I'm sure it would be appreciated and might even be good for you (I would dwell and be upset about the suicide, but if it's a celebration of her life it might give you a better perspective on the whole thing).  If you can't or it would be difficult to do, I wouldn't worry too much since you weren't all that close.

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  • anasazi17anasazi17
    Yuck, what a terrible situation.  I would probably go, even if it was just for a quick pop in to show your support.  I'm sure it would mean so much to your former co-worker to know you've been thinking about her and her family.
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  • kujayhawkgirlkujayhawkgirl

    I am so sorry for their loss.

    I would definitely go, but would take YH's offer to watch C.

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  • dlast09dlast09 member
    I would. I imagine she would be grateful for any support offered. 
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  • cantalopes24cantalopes24 member
    I would definitely go. Bringing the baby would depend on the grieving moms personality but I would think since its a celebration memorial she would like to see the baby running around.
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  • ScramblersmomScramblersmom member

    I think that if you can go then she would appreciate your presence there regardless if you were close or not. I think by going that you would be showing her support and paying respect to the remembrance of her daughter. 


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  • ChunstadChunstad member
    Thanks for your input and clarity, ladies.  Yes, I think that I'll go.
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  • pennysuedogpennysuedog
    Over the years I have taken my kids to many funerals.  They have always been well received.  I think if it is suppose to be a celebration of her life, it would definitly be fine. 
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  • joolz17joolz17 member
    I would go, but I wouldn't bring the kid.
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