“Sexting” leads to teen suicide
By Mike Celizic – TODAYShow.com contributor msnbc.com
The image was blurred and the voice distorted, but the words spoken by a young Ohio woman are haunting. She had sent nude pictures of herself to a boyfriend. When they broke up, he sent them to other high school girls. The girls were harassing her, calling her a slut and a whore. She was miserable and depressed, afraid even to go to school.
And now Jesse Logan was going on a Cincinnati television station to tell her story. Her purpose was simple: “I just want to make sure no one else will have to go through this again.”
The interview was in May 2008. Two months later, Jessica Logan hanged herself in her bedroom. She was 18. Story, Related Articles, & the TODAYShow Segment
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May 11th, 2009 at 9:44 am
My Sister-In law, son in-law brother commited suicide yesterday. his name was Chris, Chris, and his girlfriend had had a agrument, because she had told him that she wanted to break up with him. And from what I understand they had been drinking, and thus what sparked the argument that lead to him taking his life. My question to you is this what words of comfort can you share with the familly, what would be the proper words to share at a wake service. Without hurting any one’s feelings. Please help me on what to say, and how to approach this.
Thank you in advance.
Armando
May 11th, 2009 at 10:12 am
It is always tragic when someone takes their own life. Words of consolation are difficult and often feel empty. The most important thing you can do is say I am here for you. Some will think they should have known or done something but no one can know all the reasons someone takes their own life, and no one should take the blame. Being there for your family is what they will remember, not so much what you say, but that you say it with love and support. Bless you in this troubled time.