Richard,

i respectfully submit: my friend is nothing like that. she's a wonderful thirty four year old mother of three who's seen her share of hard times but has always pulled through. she's a writer, landscaper, musician. she's surrounded by loved ones, a position she's earned with her own loving ways.

i respectfully submit: i am nothing like your friend. i've been down the suicide road and i know the terrain. never never again would i go there, not for anyone. you're right, though; it's a slippery slope. the day i started this thread i was feeling pretty shakey... but i know my own warning signs and i love myself enough to rest when i'm tired.

thank you for your concern, but you may trust me. : )

love,
emily