Hello and sorry!

[Susie]

Hi everyone! I just wanted to apologise for the review dump I just did, and for being here less than usual in the past few weeks. A close friend of ours took his own life a few weeks ago and it has been all consuming, but I'm coming out of the fog so I'm back. I've been reminded not to take life for granted, and to make sure that life doesn't get so busy that my loved ones are at a distance. That includes all of you lovely people. x

[Ellen]

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your friend. I hope your strong community of friends here can help somewhat in your healing process. Hugs to you.

[Nicole R]

Susie, I am so sorry for your loss. I noticed you were not around as much but I also know you are doing a Running with Ollie challenge and chalked it up to busyness with that! I hope you and your friend’s family managed to find some measure of comfort these past few weeks.

[Anita]

Susie wrote: "Hi everyone! I just wanted to apologise for the review dump I just did, and for being here less than usual in the past few weeks. A close friend of ours took his own life a few weeks ago and it has..."

Oh no, that's such sad news. I'm so sorry you've been coping with that situation. I also thought you were just busy with other things as I know you've been reading. Big hugs from afar. xoxox

[Amy]

Susie, I unfortunately know what it’s like to lose a dear friend and in that particular tragic way. It’s hard to understand. All I can offer is that the tragic act is one we hopefully cannot comprehend, and yet there is something important about keeping that person and their gifts and the moment in your mind and heart. I miss my friend every day. And yet I do believe she is at peace. I am sending you love and strength and deepest sympathies for an extraordinary person and dear friend. Love, Amy

[Barbara M]

Reading this immediately reminded me of my son's friend, a young and gift man that I knew from the time he was in grade school. It is so sad to go through this. I'm sending you, and his family, warm thoughts and prayers.

[Nicole D.]

oh Susie, I didn't realized that's what happened. I'm so sorry.

[Jen]

I'm so sorry to hear that news Susie. My thoughts go out to you and those impacted by this.

[Charlotte]

I'm so sorry for your loss and am glad that you are back.

[Booknblues]

Susie, so sorry to read about your friend. What a difficult loss. Condolences.

[Tracy]

I'm so very sorry to hear this. My condolences to your family, and to your friend’s family.

[LibraryCin]

Oh, Susie. I'm so sorry. [[[HUGS]]] to you.

[annapi]

That's so terrible, Susie, I'm so sorry! Hugs to you and I hope you feel better soon.

[[deleted user]]

Susie, I am so sorry for your loss. What a difficult time. Life is precious and so are those around us. Your words are deeply meaningful. So glad you are back and what a great friend you are to us.

[KateNZ]

I’ve been thinking of you so much, Susie - such a sad time. I’m glad things are coming back into balance a little. Warmest hugs

[Susie]

Thanks for your thoughts everyone. x

[Idit]

I’m so sorry to Hear Susie! This is so tough! My heartfelt condolences to you guys x

[Book Concierge]

Oh, Susie, my heart goes out to you and to your friend's family and his wider circle of friends. I've lost two people dear to me to suicide: my favorite uncle and my brother's best friend. It's tough to get through, but you will. It helped me to consider the great pain they must have been in to make that awful final choice, and to pray that they were finally able to rest in peace.

[Jason]

I'm sorry Susie. Wishing for you to have the strength to carry through and also to be a comfort for the victims family.

[Tessa (FutureAuthor23)]

Oh Susie I'm sorry for the tragic loss of your friend. I can relate to some of your pain. I'll keep you in my thoughts.

[Karin]

Susie, I am very sorry for your loss.

[Joanne]

This type of loss is so hard-trying to make sense of it all. I wish peace and strength