Marie Osmond's Son Commits Suicide 02/26/10

[Tricia]

OMG this is so tragic. Thoughts and prayers to Marie and her whole family.

...*snip* Depression is a fatal disease like cancer and has vanquished many wonderful people. *snip*.

I agree chiperoni.

There are still people out there who think that depression is somehow voluntary. It is not.

This poor child. To be so young and to think there is nothing to live for. That is what this disease does to people. Leaves them feeling hopeless.

How heartbreaking.

 

[Kimberlyd125]

OMG this is so tragic. Thoughts and prayers to Marie and her whole family.



I agree chiperoni.

There are still people out there who think that depression is somehow voluntary. It is not.

This poor child. To be so young and to think there is nothing to live for. That is what this disease does to people. Leaves them feeling hopeless.

How heartbreaking.

I totally agree Tricia.

I've heard so many people say people should just "snap out of it" or "deal with it". Makes me really angry.

Anxiety is the same way. I have horrible anxiety attacks and my DH sometimes tells me, "just calm down" or "why do make such a big deal out of everything?".

I don't think people try to be mean about depression or anxiety, they just don't understand it if they have not had to deal with it.
It's absolutely not voluntary. It's not like people choose it. It is horrible and takes over your life.

The Osmond's are a family of faith. I pray they all support each other at this time. God be with them. I can not imagine the suffering they are going through.

 

[Kimster]

That breaks my heart! raying:

 

[LaLaw2000]

How very sad. Prayers for this family. I have seen the Osmond family grow up and become adults with families of their own.

It is so devastating for Marie to lose a child. I know how it feels to lose a child suddenly, and my heart goes out to she and the family. I hope that if the family wants privacy, it will be granted. If she wants to talk or grant an interview, I hope people will listen to her.

What a great, compassionate post, Kimberlyd125. I agree completely.

 

[montana_16]

Oh No! I'm so sorry to hear this terrible news.

My heart goes out to this family. Have always thought highly of them.

 

[bogeygal]

http://www.myfoxny.com/dpp/entertainment/100227-Marie-Osmonds-Son

So tragic, prayers for the Osmond family and friends.

 

[SieSie]

I just heard this sad news, as well. Prayers for the Osmond family, and may Michael rest in peace.

 

[Fairy1]

My heart and prayers go out to Marie and her family. I have met her many times and you could not find a kinder, sweeter person. I am so sorry for her loss.

 

[DollyPardonMe]

My prayers and sympathy go out to Marie and the Osmond family. I agree with the others who have said that depression is not just something you can "snap out of"! I hear "Keep your Chin up" all the time and one of these days I'm going to fall down that well I've been trying to avoid because I'm too busy looking up! Like Andrew Koenig's father so sadly said: "If you know someone who might be going through depression..PLEASE let them know you are there for them". It could be a matter of life and death!

 

[MCDRAW]

My thoughts and prayers are with Brian and Marie and his siblings. I can't imagine losing a child. I know as parents they tried to do everything they could to help Michael. Depression is terrible and you can't just snap out of it. My brother went to the Doctor and asked for an anti-depressant. The doctor told him to just exercise. My brother said, exercise, I can't even get out of bed. I know exercise helps but sometimes you need help getting to the place you can exercise. I'm not sure that Doctors even fully understand depression. I just know for an 18 year old to take that leap, he had to be desperate. I pray his parents can find some peace.

 

[Gozgals]

Prayers for Marie and Family.

Bless his heart and may he rest in peace.

Depression is a devastating illness and can take one's life. I feel so sorry for this young man.. I wish something would have helped him deal with it.


So very sad.


Goz

 

[Starry Night]

Woke up this morning thinking about her and her family's loss. I sent a prayer request to my nuns in Alabama. This is a hard one.....

 

[BeenaBobba]

I've heard so many people say people should just "snap out of it" or "deal with it". Makes me really angry.

Anxiety is the same way. I have horrible anxiety attacks and my DH sometimes tells me, "just calm down" or "why do make such a big deal out of everything?".

I don't think people try to be mean about depression or anxiety, they just don't understand it if they have not had to deal with it.
It's absolutely not voluntary. It's not like people choose it. It is horrible and takes over your life.

I totally agree. Depression is such a horrible, devastating disease, and unfortunately, I know how awful it can be from my own experience. No one would choose it voluntarily, that's for sure. When people tell you to snap out of it, it makes you feel even more misunderstood and alienated.

Anyhow, my prayers are with the Osmonds. May Michael find the peace he so desperately longed for in life.

 

[angelmom]

Prayers for the whole family.

Depression is a selfish killer who takes too many of our creative, bright souls.

RIP

 

[believe09]

Oh My-heartfelt prayers to Marie and her family. I have always believed her to be an inspiration in the fight against depression. She has suffered terribly from it herself.

 

[kato]

Can't really comment because it would be tooooooooooooooo long. Been going through that since my sis did it 9 months ago. I DO NOT WISH THAT ON ANY FAMILY. I feel guilt and always will no matter how much people tell me I shouldn't.

 

[LogicalMinds]

So sad...prayers for Marie and Family

 

[Hopeful One]

This makes me so sad and it also makes me angry. When will we stop losing these people this way??? I don't know what the answer is but I hate that people have to feel so hopeless that they don't know any other way out.

Kato, prayers to you too, dear. I can't imagine what you must be going through. I'm sure the guilt for the surviving loved ones is devastating - but it's NOT YOUR FAULT. Hugs.

 

[BeenaBobba]

Can't really comment because it would be tooooooooooooooo long. Been going through that since my sis did it 9 months ago. I DO NOT WISH THAT ON ANY FAMILY. I feel guilt and always will no matter how much people tell me I shouldn't.

I'm so sorry you have to go through that. I can't even imagine. I will pray for you and your family.

 

[LawRig]

so tragic and such a waste of young life. heartbreaking.

the radaronline story mentioned that Michael was adopted. I wonder if, in light of his note saying he never fit in, if this was at the root of his depression, the feeling of not belonging? I cannot imagine Marie's heartache - prayers for her.

There are just too many young ones gone because of depression.