Posted by fi on May 19, 2002, at 13:13:28
In reply to I Agree, posted by Mair on May 17, 2002, at 22:34:27
Thanks for those thoughtful comments.
I think one thing which should be stressed is that we cant contact a third party to help people we are concerned about (eg email their pdoc…). I’m sure that’s obvious, but its so important to be clear on it. If we felt that we could summon help for someone, the responsibility would be overwhelming.
I also worried about people before. I was lucky in that the one I was most concerned about did post to the list again, once she was over being so acutely suicidal. I’ve always prioritised people posting when they wanted to, and not feeling obliged to. But maybe it is worth pointing out that anyone who posts when suicidal does the rest of us a favour if they post again, once they have some hope and are starting to feel better.
I realised a year or so ago it might be a good idea to have a list of where I keep key documents, as I live on my own. I keep it at work so its not a useful aid for any burglars! I’m not expecting my sister to need it (certainly in the next 30 years or so), but I can see its useful. I hadn’t thought of Nikki’s idea of people to contact, and will add that. Good idea- none of us knows if something might happen to us.
I’m pleased to say that some of the seeds I planted in memory of Sar have come through, by the way.
Fi
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