… I did whatever I had to do to make it up mercedes had my passwords fingerprint on my phone Allat I was very open with her , but we always told Eachother how we hated life and everything in it but I always talked her out of it well we would always say we was going out together so that’s where I’m headed…”
At the end of his post, he wrote that her family wouldn’t allow him to go to her funeral, so he made the decision to find a way to “see her” himself.
“they won’t let me come to the funeral so Ima go see her myself.”
To help the respective families cover the costs of burying Mercedes and Markeice, GoFundMe pages have been created for both of them.
Suicide is a relatively rare event and it is difficult to accurately predict which persons with these risk factors will ultimately commit suicide. However, there are some possible warning signs such as:
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Talking About Dying — any mention of dying, disappearing, jumping, shooting oneself, or other types of self harm
Recent Loss — through death, divorce, separation, broken relationship, self-confidence, self-esteem, loss of interest in friends, hobbies, activities previously enjoyed
Change in Personality — sad, withdrawn, irritable, anxious, tired, indecisive, apathetic
Change in Behavior — can’t concentrate on school, work, routine tasks
Change in Sleep Patterns — insomnia, often with early waking or oversleeping, nightmares
Change in Eating Habits — loss of appetite and weight, or overeating
Fear of Losing Control — acting erratically, harming self or others
Low Self Esteem — feeling worthless, shame, overwhelming guilt, self-hatred, “everyone would be better off without me”
No Hope for the Future — believing things will never get better; that nothing will ever change
If you or someone you know may be contemplating suicide, they are NOT alone. They can call 1-800-273-8255 24 hours a day/7 days a week or click here.