Suicide In The Farm Community

[bgmb]

I agree rock pile but didn't want to say it! Thanks

My first thought also unless you are having trouble feeding your own. but not a time to pinch pennies

[malleefarmer]

re chad parsely or sask my enlighten me its my understanding he farmed and lived on original crane farm meaning his grandfather i presume started it or am i wrong? Maybe even great grandfather?

[malleefarmer]

weird was the anniversary of my next door neighbours passing of his 17 yr old son same day 3 years ago same cause.

[fjlip]

Now a bigger shock to hear, but many have issues, some are not able to cope.
Parsley, unless i am not reading it correctly, was he survived or pre deceased by his father?
No mention, or is there a deeper story?

[farmaholic]

Depression and mental illness can be a lonely silent battle!!!

If someone chooses suicide, sometimes there is nothing that could have been said or done.

Look for signs...

There is tonnes of legitimate information on the web

There are many symptoms when depression and mental illness are the "CAUSE"

"LET'S TALK" campaign is running for a reason! Public awareness, remove the stigma, it's not taboo!

It's a disease like any other..... and you just don't "snap out of it" like some people may tell you or think!

TAKE CARE, damn it...... TAKE CARE!!!!!

Please remember, if you choose suicide your struggle may be over but the pain and agony of those left behind lingers a long time...

[boarderbloke]

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[4GFarms]

As a fellow producer with three young children, I could not imagine what the family is going through. Very sad situation but understand that is does happen and we need to be aware of the signs to prevent this. As others said and specifically SF3, it is only a crop or farm and not worth taking your life. I feel terrible for his wife and children.
Keep on farming CP where ever you are at this moment!!! Rest in Peace with no more worries.

[parsley]

I wanted to update for you, how a family tries to cope.

Michelle's sister, Tanya, gives strength to the family and so much appreciates what you are doing, and saying. I sent them the link to Agriviille, and they read your posts.

Tanya just sent me this:

" yesterday was their middle child Max's birthday so we celebrated by going bowling
Michelle did her best to put on a happy face for his birthday but today is Chads birthday and everyone is having a very hard day.

We are going through family pictures tonight with the kids and making poster boards for each of the kids of pictures of them and their dad to set at the funeral tomorrow - we are just doing a private family ceremony as chad never wanted a funeral but Michelle feels the kids need it."

This is very difficult for me to post, but they bring strength to all of us, don't they.

As you post your goodbyes, Agrivillers, know that your support is important. It helps them cope with the death of someone they love. Tanya says this about your messages :

"I'm trying to see if we can print it to add to a memory book for the kids"

"please send thanks from our families"

Hug your family tonight. Pars.

[parsley]

Thank you, Joe, and your Agriville staff for your continuing website, and your eve-continuing support of the farming community. I have been lax in thanking you recently. Pars.

[woodland]

It's sad to hear of this even with someone you've never met. My dad's best friend took his own life a year and a half ago and it's still tough to drive past his place every time I go to town. Things have been tough here for the last two years but as I am enjoying bath time with my two little ones I couldn't imagine leaving them and my wife behind. Some things we will never understand why.....

[itisfarmer]

I'm a new farmer not so far from Weyburn. I have to say it's not an easy career. I've got lots of help from agriville community. Thank you everyone for your posts.
My best wish to Chad's family.

[mbratrud]

Very nice idea Carol, Larry and John.

Not sure if you are aware or not but they take 5 - 7.9% in the crowd funding site.

Another option is you can also make donations at the Weyburn Credit Union. Crane Children trust fund.

Mailing address for the Weyburn Credit Union is 205 Coteau avenue, Weyburn, sk S4H 0G5. You can mail a check for the trust fund.

Mark