Let It Be

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One of my best friends died last night.

I don’t know what to say or how long I’ll be gone. I’ve had a post scheduled to go up on Saturday for a while now. But other than that . . . I don’t have anything to write, and don’t know when I will.

She was a big Beatles fan, too. Often commented on my Beatles posts, in fact. I’m not sure how she felt about this song, but I don’t even know what else to do right now other than listen to it:

I’m still waiting for that answer.  And I miss her already.


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  1. Sarah on November 26, 2008 6:15 pm

    I’m so sorry to hear that. I wish you comfort and peace.

  2. Benz on November 26, 2008 6:28 pm

    I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your friends family.

  3. Heather on November 26, 2008 6:35 pm

    I am so sorry for your loss, Cara. Nothing anyone can say can make this easier for you, but you will be in my thoughts and prayers, as well as her family and other friends.

  4. SunlessNick on November 26, 2008 6:46 pm

    Hugs and sorrows, Cara.

  5. bluestockingsrs on November 26, 2008 7:16 pm

    I am so sorry this happened -as someone who recently celebrated the 10 year anniversary of surviving my own suicide attempt, I am so glad to be alive, and so sad that we lose people to suicide every day. I love that you chose this song to focus on right now, it is absolutely a song I have clung to in my darkest moments.

    Blessings to you, Cara. I will keep you and your friend in my prayers, if that is ok.

  6. Jay on November 26, 2008 7:20 pm

    {{{Cara}}}}

    Sometimes there isn’t any way to stop the pain. I wish it were different.

  7. Thealogian on November 26, 2008 7:29 pm

    I’m so sorry for your loss and your friend’s. You’ll be in my thoughts. Loss through suicide has touched my life as well and if I may be so bold to say: try to avoid thinking or ruminating “what could I have done to prevent this.” Our own minds can be so cruel when trying to cope with death and dying. Silence that voice if you can (if it peeks out of the crevices of your grief–give it a gentle “shush,” not a shut up, but do try to ignore it). Grieve in your own time, in your own way. Give strength to others where you can, that often helps as well. Remember to eat and sleep.

    Peace

  8. evil fizz on November 26, 2008 7:41 pm

    Oh, Cara, I’m so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you and wishing you the best during this time.

  9. Paul on November 26, 2008 7:58 pm

    I’m sorry Cara

  10. Ashley on November 26, 2008 9:21 pm

    Oh man, I’m sorry. That’s just awful.

    It’s okay to feel whatever you feel, even if you think it’s strange or angry or whatever.

    It’ll get better.

  11. Kate on November 26, 2008 9:44 pm

    Hang on, Cara. My sister, who was one of my best friends, died of suicide last March, last Thursday was 8 months. She loved the Beatles too, I have been sleeping clutching her stuffed Octopus toy – Octopus’s Garden was one of her favorites.

    All I can say is hang on. I strongly suggest the free support groups for suicide survivors run by the Samaritans or the American Society for Suicide Prevention (ASFP), when you are ready.

    The next week or two will be a blur, with services and everything. Especially with a holiday in there. It was the Thursday before Easter that my sister died. During that time remember to eat healthy foods, drink plenty of water, stay away from alcohol and such (it isn’t really going to help) and cry as much as you feel like, of course.

    Just hang on.

    Kate
    http://survivingmysisterssuicide.blogspot.com/

  12. SunlessNick on November 26, 2008 9:54 pm

    Loss through suicide has touched my life as well and if I may be so bold to say: try to avoid thinking or ruminating “what could I have done to prevent this.”

    Mine too, and I would venture the same advice. As well as Ashley’s.

  13. Carrie the Lurker on November 26, 2008 9:59 pm

    I’m so sorry Cara.
    Peace
    Love
    and Hope
    to you and those you hold dear.
    Please be aware that many hospices have grief support services for the community that may be able to help you through this time.
    Blessed Be.

  14. Cara on November 26, 2008 10:08 pm

    Thank you, everyone, for your warm words and advice. They really do mean a lot right now.

  15. thordora on November 26, 2008 10:36 pm

    I’m so sorry.

    I nearly took my own life this summer, but got myself to the hospital in time. Sometimes I need reminders of why I did that-knowing that I have friends who would suffer as you…that reminds me why I stayed.

    Peace. Be well.

  16. RenegadeEvolution on November 26, 2008 10:49 pm

    sorry to hear that Cara.

  17. If on November 26, 2008 11:44 pm

    I’m sorry for your loss.

    Look after yourself & give yourself all the time you need to start to deal with it.

  18. Rachel on November 26, 2008 11:49 pm

    My condolences, Cara. I’ve got a lot to say about suicide, but I realize this isn’t the time. I know how you feel though, lost one of my closest friends to suicide a couple years ago… it’s very painful.

  19. Pop Feminsit on November 27, 2008 12:09 am

    Cara,
    I’m truly sorry about this. I’ve been through something similar– my thoughts are with you.

  20. Gwytherinn on November 27, 2008 12:09 am

    I’m so sorry.

  21. ilyka on November 27, 2008 1:49 am

    I am so sorry, Cara.

  22. Ann on November 27, 2008 2:15 am

    Oh Cara, I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and her family.

  23. Ryan on November 27, 2008 2:24 am

    I’m really sorry to hear this news; I’m sure the world was a better place with your friend in it. I’ll pray for those struggling with her loss.

  24. Eva Dozzi on November 27, 2008 4:54 am

    That is quite a terrible thing to go through. I wish you all the best and send you warm thoughts from Sweden.

  25. Izzy on November 27, 2008 5:11 am

    *hugs*
    Seconding all the hope and peace wishes. I’m very sorry to hear about this.

  26. Debs on November 27, 2008 5:30 am

    I’m so sorry to hear that, Cara. xx

  27. Noble Savage on November 27, 2008 8:41 am

    I was just feeling sorry for myself over something relatively mundane and insignificant, so this was a well-deserved kick in the rear for me. My troubles pale in comparison.

    I’m so, so sorry for your loss Cara. I hope you are able to smile again soon.

  28. Faith on November 27, 2008 9:14 am

    I’m so sorry Cara.

  29. jovan byars on November 27, 2008 10:17 am

    you have my condolences, Cara.

  30. kate.d. on November 27, 2008 11:26 am

    thinking of you today, cara. xoxo.

  31. abyss2hope on November 27, 2008 11:46 am

    Cara, you will be in my thoughts as well.

  32. Clare on November 27, 2008 12:09 pm

    I read your blog often, and never comment, but I wanted to say that I am very sad to hear about your friend, and I am thinking of you.

  33. Nora on November 27, 2008 1:02 pm

    I’m so, so sorry Cara.

  34. Tracey on November 27, 2008 3:29 pm

    Best wishes, Cara. Thinking about you today.

  35. MsFeasance on November 27, 2008 10:27 pm

    I’ve lurked here a while, but ::hugs::.

  36. Journeywoman on November 27, 2008 11:13 pm

    I’m so sorry for your loss. Thinking about you today.

  37. Renee on November 28, 2008 1:36 am

    I’m so sorry Cara. My thoughts are with you.

  38. Ishtar on November 28, 2008 4:22 am

    I’m so very sorry. I wish you all the strength and love you and your friend’s family will need in the time ahead.

  39. stompie on November 28, 2008 7:55 am

    so very sorry, cara. do take care.

  40. Women Against Rape on November 28, 2008 10:49 am

    Dear Cara,
    My condolences for your loss, too. Death of a loved one is never an easy thing to endure. I wish you love. http://search.playlist.com/tracks/immortality

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PA1xzuP0nkI&feature=related (I don’t know the meaning of these Hawaiian lyrics but the music is so sweet.)

  41. Melissa McEwan on November 28, 2008 11:15 am

    My condolences, Cara.

    (((hug)))

  42. bfp on November 28, 2008 11:28 am

    Oh, cara, I’m so so sorry–take care of yourself. I send you much love.

  43. Mortality on November 28, 2008 12:23 pm

    I’m so sorry for your loss *hugs*

  44. Taylor on November 28, 2008 2:26 pm

    Take all the time you need!

  45. Anna on November 28, 2008 4:06 pm

    I havn’t replied to this yet because I don’t know what to say. I still don’t. Peace and love. x

  46. whatsername on November 29, 2008 3:20 am

    My thoughts are with you Cara.

  47. Jender on November 29, 2008 5:24 am

    How horrible– I’m so sorry.

  48. frau sally benz on November 29, 2008 9:59 am

    I’m so sorry to hear about this, Cara. Like a few others, I also know what it’s like to go through the suicide of a best friend. It took me quite a while to get over it, but with the help of a few other friends, the desire to want others in my life to feel my love, and the realization that it wasn’t my fault, I was finally able to pull through.

    Take the time you need and turn to those around you for support.

  49. Tali on November 30, 2008 4:33 pm

    I am so sorry, Cara. My thoughts are with you.

  50. Liz on November 30, 2008 11:08 pm

    I’m so sorry to hear this, Cara. Sending you warm thoughts and virtual hugs.

  51. Anna on November 30, 2008 11:36 pm

    Cara, I love you, and I’m so sorry for your loss.

    If you need anything at all, please don’t hesistate to get in touch. *hug* Be safe, take care of yourself.

  52. Melissa on December 1, 2008 2:11 pm

    I am so very sorry for your loss. Sending you light and peace.

  53. Erika on December 3, 2008 4:45 pm

    How did I miss this? I’m so very sorry for your loss. Take all the time you need.

  54. Becky on December 4, 2008 8:28 pm

    Cara, I am so sorry.

  55. Erin on December 5, 2008 10:22 am

    I’m so sorry that this happened. I wish you peace, serenity and healing.

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