cw: suicide
Two years ago, I got a call Friday morning that my partner didn’t show up to work. Thinking he slept in, I headed over to check. On my way there I got another call, this time from the police. His car was found parked at Deception Pass, a bridge notorious for suicide
Two years ago, I got a call Friday morning that my partner didn’t show up to work. Thinking he slept in, I headed over to check. On my way there I got another call, this time from the police. His car was found parked at Deception Pass, a bridge notorious for suicide
I spent my drive telling myself everything is okay, but when I got to his house, two police officers told me they found the worst thing imaginable: a suicide note on his PC. The time stamp of the note was the same time we were sharing P5 memes and planning our marriage weekend
I could go into detail about the emotional and physical pain I experienced from desperately searching the coast of Puget Sound, and the PTSD that still haunts from the insane harassment I received from my viral missing person post.. but none of it matters. He was never found
I prayed everyday he would show up, but I quickly realized he never will. I accepted once someone jumps from that bridge, its almost impossible for their body to resurface
But I’m okay with it. I dont want him to be found now, because I never want to experience that pain again
But I’m okay with it. I dont want him to be found now, because I never want to experience that pain again
It’s been two years and I still tell myself I should’ve driven up that night, I should’ve reached out to his commander when he was stressed about work to make sure they were taking care of him. I know this isn’t my fault, but I will forever feel guilty for the steps I didn’t take
Suicide is an awful disease that can rapidly take anyone. It took the kindest, funniest, smartest, and most beautiful person I’ve ever known. A person I constantly reminded how incredibly special and loved they are, and I wish everyday we could’ve help him before it was too late