Whew, what an interesting and horrifying case(s) here. These poor family members--I worry about the teenage cousins of BW getting "lost" in all the apparent family drama. It seems so weird that a person would ever keep their personal FB page public during something like this. I don't have a lot to add that hasn't already been said here--it seems reasonable to think the disappearance and suicide are related...and there are several reasons to be guessed at, at some we probably haven't even thought of yet. As far as the manner of suicide, I know that my brother shot himself in the mouth using a rifle--apparently he used some bicycle or motorcycle handlebars/handlebar pieces through the trigger and pushed it with his foot? I assume sitting up, as I think he was found lying on his back.
I think people who are determined to kill themselves will find a way to use a gun even if it's uncomfortable or inconvenient...not to be flippant or disrespectful here, but who cares about a little added discomfort at a despairing time like that? I guess I assumed people maybe hold the barrel in their hands to steady it while pulling the trigger with a toe or some foot tool as mentioned above?
*sigh*
What horrible things we type here sometimes.
Speaking of which, I noted that a couple of DH's relatives have expressed their disgust that the media has mentioned DH's cause of death on-air, etc., and that those details should be kept private as they can upset his children, etc. It's so sad--obviously the news is going to report that kind of thing and of course people are going to be upset about it because they're already upset about the actual thing--it's like...displaced anger...understandable, though. As far as posting on FB during crises, I asked myself if I would have posted updates when my child was injured, on life support, died, etc...and I honestly don't know. I imagine I might have asked one of my sisters to create a family FB group for updates to be posted at or something....we have a big family and it is stressful to make all those phone calls...the situation itself is exhausting as it is...I don't know...I've been through that kind of emotional shock and I'm ashamed to admit that I realize now I said some odd things--I remember feeling like I had less verbal impulse control as the world crumbled. So while there are some notable statements, etc. on the part(s) of some family members, for the time being, I'm giving them the benefit of the doubt.
Anyway, I'm very curious to see how this plays out, and hope for the best for Brittney. I know I rambled above and hope I made sense...I need to sleep.
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Hoping tomorrow brings better news for this family.
