Sad, Sad Story About a Fellow DREAMer, Who Just Could not Take the Struggle. - Page 4

Ah shit, you forgot to sugarcoat this.

RIP..

I had those moments when I felt like quitting but thank god I didnt. I used to think I would never even consider doing something like that but all the negative thoughts really changed me

Tragic...

I'm pretty sure many of you are familiar with the "report" button next to the quotes. I'd suggest we use them for the kind of attitude displayed by this member.

here you go bro, http://www.census.gov/cgi-bin/ipc/pcwe, pay attention to the "Deaths" column.
I'll depart on my own, when the immigration news slow down the forum gets filled with sappy bullshit stories.

I can't believe I didn't notice this earlier. As it was mentioned already, it really just coincides with what most of us go through. I also believe it's pretty disrespecful to call him a "wuss," I mean, did you know Gustavo??? who knows, he may have gone through way more than what was reported on the news. I personally understand Gustavo because I have more problems than just this hell.

R.I.P Gustavo

While 4chan memes are certainly cute, you lack understanding of how the human psyche works. Someone in a suicidal state is not thinking logically, his/her actions can hardly be classified as cowardly since for those moments leading to their tragedy their chemistry is so fubared that you can classify them insane. That's the reason they get instutionalized. While we may not understand them, just like we don't understand kids offing themselves over parents grounding them or being bullied in school, it's impossible to gauge w/our own rationale.

I used to be of the same belief as yours, brought up in a macho Mexican household, were such drastic measues over something so relatively inconsequential are viewed as objectionable parental upbringing, but I found out that my uncles/aunts/cousins were just as weak treating their depression w/alcohol, tobacco, domestic violence, pills, impulsive shopping, etc...

long story short, we are all unique and situations affect or physiology differently, whether its as palpable as someone catching a cold or as unpercievable as someone suffering from depression.

Well i went through the same within my family (sister actually, thank god for safety barriers) and just want to say do not make the error of judging people by something like this or anything for that matter, especially us who are going through this as well, one would think would be more understanding but apparently no. OUR situation is stressful and can lead to such events. My advice is get out, hve fun, get a hobby, hang out with friends, solitude is a beautiful thing but to some it can be a very detrimental thing especially in this situation. just remember YOU are NOT alone, talk to us, I myself can't go to school, since me and Kobach share/shared schools but oh well I will be back, just looking at it from a vacation perspective that's all. PM to talk or chat, just remember YOU ARE NOT ALONE

My sister suffers from depression (8+ years & tried to overdose a few years ago). Thankfully, it has improved a little with a renewed focus on God and school. Her case isn't even related to our circumstances so I wouldn't judge him solely on that nor would I call him a coward based on what I've seen from my sis's depression (it's tough even with family support when all the hospital is giving you are pills and you can't afford a shrink).

Personally, I do have moments of weakness where you think of the situation... sometimes I do feel worthless (and I'm not in his age group). It's really easy to say "pick yourself up and leave" but it's hard to follow through when all you know is here (I've been telling myself that for the past few months but my parents are no longer young, what am I going to do if something happens and I can't come here for 10+ years?).

I don't think anyone sees him as a hero, you just see pieces of yourself in that story because you've had those thoughts but you also have to find something to focus on.

I knew him....he went to school with my sister.....so sad
There are many dreamers in Marlborough....