You spoke about leaving 
So often and for so long
That I didn't believe
You'd ever be gone

PeterGerstenmaier

Suicide

Jun 5, 2026

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cj-sutherland

This is an all too real cautionary tale if somebody talks about suicide 
We all really need to listen and take action. To let him/her know The value of their life.

peer-reviewd

interesting, because i'm that person.. and i wonder if anyone will miss me when I'm gone

brokenquill

Another beautiful work Peter. I know the pain of losing somebody that way and it doesn't go away

CatDadJynx

Powerful and poignant. Don't beat yourself up over it though... I had suicidal ideation my whole life up until recently when things finally came apart all at once and I actually made an attempt... I'm doing much better now and finally got in touch with the proper mental health resources, just sayin if it had worked there wasn't anything anyone else could've done (because I should've just taken myself into the psych ward and gotten proper help sooner). Excellent piece though!

3am_tears

Heart shattering and beautiful. These things are so sad...
This is why I make sure to check up on the friends I know who have a harder time almost every day. I want to make sure they know they are loved and cared for, and that at least one person would miss them. I love this Peter. Thank you for sharing.

removed.Manuela

A heartbreaking thing, gone too soon, very real emotion.