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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]Everyone knows how someone died if people don’t say how they died. [/b]How can people be so clueless as to ask?

On the flip side, when I mention my mom’s death, I always say “from cancer” so then they don’t have to follow up. [/quote]

No, they don’t. My friend died under unusual circumstances but it was not suicide. That doesn’t mean I want to discuss the details like it’s gossip w people who hardly knew her.[/quote]

Okay, you have some random exception. But yeah 99% of the time, if people are mum, its suicide. [/quote]

No, it's usually either suicide or drug overdose.  Although I don't understand why people are so afraid of mentioning either one.  It doesn't help destigmatize anything.[/quote]

My sister dropped dead mid-sentence talking to my parents. Dad said he knew she was dead before she hit the floor. Other than A-fib, very healthy middle aged woman. We have no idea what killed her. With all that said, why are people so awkward. You all need to get over yourselves. Most of us have tragedies in our lives. So many of these responsed, "I prefer not to talk about it..." are just inviting more drama. Just be direct without being evasive. It's not that hard. [/quote]

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