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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't see myself kicking out my own kid for depression and inability to function. But if I helped them seek treatment and they were resistant to it and the ways with which I'm helping, then that might be a different conversation. But I wouldn't put someone who's not doing well out to fend for themselves. [/quote]

+1 I've personally known 2 families who made that decision with their sons. Both committed suicide. Very hard decision, but I wouldn't do it.[/quote]

I think it's important to keep in mind that one can't draw a direct line between how these two families dealt with the situation, and the tragic outcome. Someone earlier suggested a comparison to other serious diseases like cancer. There are people who--despite receiving the best cancer care and tons of family and community support--ultimately succumb to the disease. I think that is true for suicide as well. I just want to make sure that we are careful to not let the conversation here veer into blame.[/quote]

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