tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16273390.post5058761319699429925..comments2023-10-26T04:48:15.750-04:00Comments on Ryan's Life: I Failed........Thank God!Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01103056885949384521noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16273390.post-84100021541513962592008-05-13T09:14:00.000-04:002008-05-13T09:14:00.000-04:00I'm glad you're ok Ry... the scar will be a consta...I'm glad you're ok Ry... the scar will be a constant reminder of what you have to live for... and it's a whole lot.<BR/><BR/>Dan xxDanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06698765100516227836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16273390.post-36652457057702836912008-05-13T08:05:00.000-04:002008-05-13T08:05:00.000-04:00Your bravery in sharing this story might save anot...Your bravery in sharing this story might save another life. Just like being out about our sexuality, being out about our despair releases the pain and helps others avoid the same traps by reminding them that we're all really so very alike.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11793960177462070030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16273390.post-84528839070930873922008-05-05T11:33:00.000-04:002008-05-05T11:33:00.000-04:00poor guy, life's tough but it's all you get so mak...poor guy, life's tough but it's all you get so make the most of it, good or bad. wish i could give you a hug and tell you that things get better. Get back to work and start helping others now.Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01717441977001081956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16273390.post-66671771992765652322008-05-03T06:13:00.000-04:002008-05-03T06:13:00.000-04:00I am very glad to read this,You have so many peopl...I am very glad to read this,You have so many people who care about you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16273390.post-51880408221173306982008-05-03T05:39:00.000-04:002008-05-03T05:39:00.000-04:00Many thanks Ryan for being so open about this... a...Many thanks Ryan for being so open about this... and for the lack of success in the suicide attempt. You're an inspiration for lot of us out here. I hope your advice in this post will also fall on fertile ground.Mr. Urshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00292345241591396189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16273390.post-2356937179558832962008-05-02T19:37:00.000-04:002008-05-02T19:37:00.000-04:00Mental illness? I really dont like that term. Emot...Mental illness? I really dont like that term. Emotional distress seems more accurate. And yeah, I battle it every day. My best friend "offed" himself, when he was just 21 years-old. Wish I coulda saved him. So much guilt. <BR/><BR/>Ryan, you and Mike and your family saved Corey, am I not wrong? He returned the favor. Funny how things turn out, huh?<BR/><BR/>Everybody, listen up, play your hunches. Always. Im so glad things turned out swell. Thanks Ryan. Thanks Mikey. Thanks Corey.jimmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13114255434616727257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16273390.post-68963332593261132572008-05-02T18:10:00.000-04:002008-05-02T18:10:00.000-04:00I , too, am very glad you did not succeed in your ...I , too, am very glad you did not succeed in your efforts. God Bless Corey for being your Angel of Mercy at the time you needed him. You and I have talked about this in our chat sessions, but to reiterate, I love you, pick up the phone. Thank you for posting this as there are others out there that need to hear the message that someone does care, they are not alone. Love to all at Tara and the Beach.Uncle Gerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11995079342428225545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16273390.post-66367699204683331212008-05-02T16:28:00.000-04:002008-05-02T16:28:00.000-04:00Well, sweetie, I for one am quite glad that you di...Well, sweetie, I for one am quite glad that you did not succeed. The world would be a much darker place without your light in it.<BR/><BR/>HUGS...Polthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16480544010972209436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16273390.post-35276769391044848322008-05-02T16:06:00.000-04:002008-05-02T16:06:00.000-04:00You can always reach me. I know it's easier said t...You can always reach me. I know <BR/>it's easier said than done but you<BR/>will always have me there for you.<BR/><BR/>I am now keeping an eye on my son<BR/>because a couple of months ago he<BR/>said he wished he was dead. <BR/><BR/>Corey!! WAY TO GO BUDDY!!!! <BR/>Also, you need to send me some<BR/>pics because Eric is wanting to <BR/>have some fun with them.<BR/><BR/>HUGS!!!!!!!<BR/>XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO!!Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01645677037265997958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16273390.post-72793227653098784412008-05-02T13:58:00.000-04:002008-05-02T13:58:00.000-04:00Ryan, thank you for posting this. It may have bee...Ryan, thank you for posting this. It may have been a very hard thing to do to talk about this so publically. But by sharing this you are probably helping not only yourself but many others as well. Even here in your comments some of your readers are saying they've been through something like this before. I wonder how many people, especially gays, have either tried or strongly considered suicide. I have fought with it for years. Never got quite close enough to attempt it, but I have strongly considered it. It helps to know that I'm not the only one!<BR/>I love you young man! Welcome to LIFE!!!Javahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17377033663576614925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16273390.post-78966123909062172242008-05-02T12:27:00.000-04:002008-05-02T12:27:00.000-04:00Oh dear Ryry, I'm so glad you are better and felt ...Oh dear Ryry, I'm so glad you are better and felt you could share this with us. I had a similar situation several years ago except it involved a gun and I never got professional help. None of my family ever knew, like you I hid it well. I wimped out on pulling the trigger even though I held it to my head several times. Now I am glad I am alive. I still have moments when I feel worthless. My best friend used to help me through the bad times but now he is gone. I rely on my blog friends now. We are all here for you too.<BR/>Together we'll get through. Love and hugs, edAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16273390.post-58293336618402690662008-05-02T11:42:00.000-04:002008-05-02T11:42:00.000-04:00I am glad you failed and I am glad that you have C...I am glad you failed and I am glad that you have Corey as a friend. I hope things with Austin continue to go well! <BR/><BR/>::HUG::Troystopherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04993790344384217292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16273390.post-4059400469085450442008-05-02T11:17:00.000-04:002008-05-02T11:17:00.000-04:00Ryan I wasn't going to post this but... I remember...Ryan I wasn't going to post this but... I remember when I was first diagnosed as clinically depressed and put on meds. When I came home and told my parents the first words out of their mouths "No your not". They were so disbelieving. Thank God after the shock wore off (NO ONE in OUR family ever HAD that problem!). They were right there for me. Hugs Honey.Monogram Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00201245389134780751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16273390.post-39239201959396715862008-05-02T11:13:00.000-04:002008-05-02T11:13:00.000-04:00I am very very very glad that you failed. I think ...I am very very very glad that you failed. I think many of your readers have failed or know someone who has. The important thing is Thank God you failed and are on the right track again honey. You have so many people who care about you. Hugs.<BR/><BR/>Next week.... Darlington!!!Monogram Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00201245389134780751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16273390.post-45745607580020455802008-05-02T11:12:00.000-04:002008-05-02T11:12:00.000-04:00Ryan, sweetie---this was a very brave thing to sha...Ryan, sweetie---this was a very brave thing to share, and I'm so glad you did!<BR/><BR/>Mental illness is so misunderstood in our society--we need to be communicating, and educating, so kids, especially, know they can get help. Double for gay kids.<BR/><BR/>And we still have a long way to go to teach people that mental illness is not something to laugh at or make people feel bad about-it is a disease that needs treatment, like any other.<BR/><BR/>I am praying that you continue to get the help and treatment you need, and always communicate with your family and best friends about what's going on.<BR/><BR/>And bless you, Corey!!!!<BR/><BR/>big hugs to you and your family, and an extra one for Corey!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16273390.post-28326144736007894402008-05-02T10:16:00.000-04:002008-05-02T10:16:00.000-04:00Oh Ry, know you're never really alone, no matter h...Oh Ry, know you're never really alone, no matter how much it feels that you are. <BR/><BR/>And you can always email me, hon. Always! I may not be able to come wave a magic wand, but I've got a lot of years behind me of experience, even in suicide attempts. <BR/><BR/>Hang tough, sweetie. There's greater things for you out there. Don't give up. ((HUGS))Willowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09339006290850303550noreply@blogger.com