Oof, some hard news yesterday. Remember J, my dad's part-time caregiver, who had a bit of a breakdown after my dad died and then said he couldn't move out, even after I gave him a big chunk of money I knew my dad would have wanted him to have to get a fresh start? His mom got in touch with me yesterday to let me know he passed away in his sleep May 2. I don't know anything more than that, but given how distraught he was and his tendency to use alcohol to self-medicate, I worry he overdosed on something or took his own life. I'm just heartbroken. He was 26. He had massive baggage and a lot of issues, which is why ND and I urged him to move back home to Pennsylvania until he got back on his feet, but he also was a genuinely good person who loved my dad and was very good to him the last three years of his life. His mother and I had a nice conversation — she didn't know he was struggling until it was too late, and she expressed her gratitude for all we tried to do for him — but my heart broke for her. Definitely feeling very sad today. I know it's not my fault, but I wish I could have done more.
Faith ,'End of Days'
Natter 78: I might need to watch some Buffy for inspiration
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Oh, Pix, I'm so sorry. That's such sad news. I'm glad he and your father could help each other the last few years.
Oh Pix, that is such a tragedy. He had so many sweet nurturing qualities, but he just self-sabotaged his life repeatedly. I am so sorry to hear this.
Oh Pix that is so sad.
I’m sorry, Pix. How sad.
Oh Pix, 26. That's so, so sad.
Oh no, Pix, that's so sad.
Amy, I feel like anywhere but California, you can do almost anything you want, but I feel like in California they have such strict labor laws...
That poor kid. It's way too young, and I feel awful for his family/. I also know you know it's not your fault, but I want to stress that you did even more than you could have reasonably been expected to do. I feel so horrible for all of you. It's really such a sad outcome.
Yeah, it has made for a sad day. Truly a good person and clearly dealing with even more than we really knew.
Oh, I'm so sorry, Pix. That's so sad.
I also know you know it's not your fault, but I want to stress that you did even more than you could have reasonably been expected to do.
This is true too.