My son committed suicide 1/27--he was 25 years old

[SleeplessinSoCal]

37. Read Jaime Raskin's book.

"......But what makes this book memorable is the way he weaves memories of his son Tommy into his account of the insurrection and impeachment. On New Year's Eve, this brilliant, creative young activist succumbed to the depression he had suffered from for several years, taking his own life in the basement apartment of the Raskin family home. Tommy was laid to rest just a few days before Congress was to meet to certify the presidential election results. The Raskins are a large, closely knit extended family, and they came together from all parts of the country to mourn. When Raskin decided that he was obligated to attend and cast his vote in person, his daughter Tabitha and his son-in-law (married not to Tabitha but to her sister Hannah) came with him to lend support. Little did they know that they would end the afternoon hiding under a desk in Steny Hoyer's office as a crowd of angry insurrectionists stormed the U.S. Capital. I won't belabor the events of that day; suffice it to say that Raskin's firsthand account is chilling.

Just a few days later, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi called Raskin to repeat her condolences--and to ask Raskin if he would chair the second impeachment committee. Despite the personal tragedy that had just occurred, as one of the few Constitutional lawyers in the House, his inclination was to agree, but he asked for a little time to consult with his wife and daughters. They were vehemently opposed, fearing that the position would put his life in danger and that they could not withstand another loss. But Raskin believed that his son's spirit was with him, encouraging him to take on the task for the sake of American democracy, which had been threatened on January 6. After assuring them that his security team would be even stronger than that provided for Adam Schiff, chair of the first impeachment committee, because of the Capital breaching, he accepted the position...."

I think there is so much more than Covid hurting people. Take the maniac who was POTUS and his preposterous sycophants that are trying to destroy what is good about this country. And there is much more on the internet to drive us all to the brink. I imagine there are many other matters weighing heavily on a sensitive soul.

I am so sorry for your grievous loss. Such a tragedy. Take care of yourself. Maybe follow Raskin's lead.