Untimely departure

The daughter of an old friend died today. Over the weekend, she overdosed. She was in a medical-induced coma, and there were glimmers of hope that her condition would improve. Sadly, she lost the battle today. A lovely 17 year old has departed this realm far too early.

I do not know the details as to why she did what she did. Was it over a boy? Was she tormented at school? Did she have a chemical imbalance? I don't know. When I was a teenager, I made an "attempt", but it was really for attention. Whatever was plaguing this girl, it was far more serious.

I am a fan of the It Gets Better Project, a movement to let young gay and lesbian teens that life will improve once you leave high school. I think this needs to be expanded to all teenagers. School is hell. Wading through the shark-filled social waters can be taxing on even the most grounded of people.  And, let's face it, if you peak in high school, you have bigger issues.

We tend to get wrapped up in the trivialities of daily life. I'm trying to figure out how to get all the golden eggs on Angry Birds, and my friend now has to plan her daughter's funeral. So, tonight, hug you little ones a little tighter.

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