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Dear Abby: Sorrow consumes couple’s lives after son’s suicide

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DEAR ABBY: My wife and I lost our son to suicide a few years ago. We have never gotten over it.

I no longer feel there’s any reason to continue on this earth. I think about suicide daily.

My wife and I have been cast into a hell that’s impossible to bear. There is no way to describe the pain, anger and sorrow we feel. I have sought help and have been taking all kinds of medication that I no longer want to take. Is there a way out other than my option? – BEYOND DEPRESSED

DEAR BEYOND DEPRESSED: Please accept my deepest sympathy for the tragic loss of your son.

Because you can’t get suicide out of your mind, it is very important that you receive more help than I can give you in a letter. Your doctor should be put on notice about your issue with your medications.