Story of a sibling

[likewiseaxe]

My younger brother would have been 21 tomorrow but sadly he is no longer with us. The black dog got him you could say. He was only 16 years old.

I understand that what my brother was going through was pain beyond pain, suffering beyond suffering and agony beyond agony. It must have been a daily struggle to see through the thick fog that was in his vision whenever he opened his eyes.

It has not been an easy journey since then - in fact quite rocky - but I hope that I am on track to clear the woods some time soon. Life is a tough journey and I feel lucky to have made it this far relatively unscathed. I am 27 now.

I thought I would write this post (first-timer) to remind anyone who takes the time to read this that they are loved. You might not know it, but there is one (probably more) person (or people) who love you.

I loved (and still do love) my brother and not a day passes that I do not wish that he was around. Did I let him know it? Maybe. I wish I could have taken some of his burden, eased his load, and shown him how much I really cared. Everybody is worth saving and I my brother was no different.

So that's how I feel - I hope that my message resonates with some of you.

Nick - I miss you!!

[Mathy]

Hi Likewiseaxe and welcome 🙂

Thank you for that lovely post from the heart, and my condolences on the loss of your dear brother Nick.

What you’ve said is very wise, I hope that you continue to post, here, in your thread, bestest to you, cheers M 🙂

[quirkywords]

Likewisexe

Welcome to the forum and thanks for sharing your very moving story.

It is an important message. To remind people they are loved and also to remind us to let our loved ones know they are loved too.

I can feel your pain and I feel sorry at the loss of your brother.

I am sure your message will resonate with many people here.

This is a safe, friendly and supportive place .

Quirky

[geoff]

hello Nick, welcome to the forum and my sincerest condolences for the loss of your brother.
I want to thank Mathy as well as Quirky for replying.
That is a lovely comment you have made, and even though we love the person, sibling or parent struggling with depression, unfortunately it creates a barrier which is so difficult to crack, no matter how much love and support we provide to them.
It can be sad many times, but on different occasions there seems to be hope only to be broken by this most insidious illness.
I feel so badly for you because it takes a great deal of strength to come on here and tell us your loss, thankyou so much. Geoff.

[croquemadame]

Hi likewiseaxe,

I came to the forums yesterday and spoke out when I felt like there was nobody I could turn to. Today, I have come back with my head held a little higher.

I can't even begin to imagine how difficult it was to lose somebody so close to you. What you posted... I am lost for words. I have tears in my eyes, but they are thankful tears. All I can say is thank you for saying what you did. I can promise you that it has helped somebody today... Me.

I hope that you are doing better every day. I can tell that you have a lot of strength within you - especially to tell us your story.

It means more than you know.

All the best.

[Birdy77]

Dearest likewiseaxe,

What an absolutely beautiful post, i have tears in my eyes and feel so much in my heart for you.

Today would be happy 21st to your beloved little brother. Thinking of you today.

Thank you so much for writing what you wrote, it's really special.

Love and light to you 🌻🌻🌻 xoxo

[geoff]

hi Likewiseaxe, I just wonder whether you can print out all these lovely replies and frame them, then hang on the wall. Geoff.