Comments on: What I learned after my dad’s suicide

By: Emily Wannenburg

Emily Wannenburg — Sun, 13 Oct 2019 14:21:54 +0000

Bianca – How beautifully written are your words and feelings. Thank you.

By: BiancaSprague

BiancaSprague — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 16:44:00 +0000

In reply to Dawson. Hi Dawson! Thank you so much for commenting and for the love. Your family was an important one for me growing up (my wife and I play hours of Dutch Blitz still!). I am thrilled to hear that those were your memories of my dad. He was a noble and strong protector. Love that. Thank you again and send love to your whole family from me.

By: Dawson

Dawson — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 03:57:23 +0000

we grew up on the same street at Otter Lake. Couple doors down past the Copelands. As a young boy, your father always seemed like a noble man to me if I could articulate it into “adult words”. I say ‘seemed’ because I was probably around 5-10yrs old in those days and still developing my mental building blocks of life.
Thought I’d share my memory of Thom as a young one, however small. sending lots of love to you and the fam

By: BiancaSprague

BiancaSprague — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 13:10:45 +0000

In reply to Sherry wasserman. Thank you for this, Sherry. It is heartbreaking and now I want to ensure that my dad's death can make positive changes in other families. Hugs back to you!

By: BiancaSprague

BiancaSprague — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 13:09:43 +0000

In reply to Monica. Alcoholism creates so much havoc in families - I understand that. It is shocking how many do suffer in silence. Alcohol is an interesting thing as it is the only drug that people need to explain why they are NOT engaging in it. It is so socially acceptable, that people can so easily slip through the cracks. Reach out to your people, send them love. It can make such a difference.

By: BiancaSprague

BiancaSprague — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 13:06:50 +0000

In reply to Jill. I am so sorry about your dad - I understand that feeling of them dying alone. It is heartbreaking and can make me feel like I want to tear out of my skin to change it because sitting in those feelings can be so uncomfortable. Thank you for speaking your truth, it is the way we can shift the stigma so people reach out for help.

By: BiancaSprague

BiancaSprague — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 13:04:57 +0000

In reply to Mick McKee. I am so sorry about your brother. Yes, the dawgs had some good times together. Roland and my dad are so missed! Thank you for all your kind words, Mick.

By: BiancaSprague

BiancaSprague — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 13:03:43 +0000

In reply to Monica Milne. Thank you so much, Monica.

By: Monica Milne

Monica Milne — Tue, 11 Sep 2018 22:18:17 +0000

Beautifully written, brutally honest, and broken hearted.
Sending hugs….and gratitude from my heart to yours.

By: Mick McKee

Mick McKee — Mon, 10 Sep 2018 22:53:57 +0000

Thanks for the post. It stopped me in my tracks and captivated me as I read it. I had so many good times and adventures with your Dad. He impacted my life in a positive way. I miss hanging out with him….and Roland too.
My brother was a chronic alcoholic and it led to him being beaten to death and buried in a shallow grave on Vancouver Island. So your words about alcohol ring true to me.
I dont know your pain….but I feel it in your words.
Wishing you and your incredible family continued strength in dealing with your loss .
Mick