I never thought in an instance that even though I am in Criminal Justice that one of my own children would be a witness to something terrible that would be with them for the rest of their life. In an instant my 14 year olds life was changed forever. I know after you read what happened you will wonder but I am still wondering. My son and many of the kids here where I live would go down to another kids house not but a few doors down to play games on the computer. Well my son had only been away from the house for 15-20 minutes....before he walks into the house white as a ghost and holding his stomach....all that would come out of his mouth would Joe shot himself....My baby had to see one of his close friends shoot himself with a 12 gauge shotgun. I know your first thoughts is where were the parents of this kid. The boy was 16 years old...his mom was on her way home from work at the time....The neighbor had been in and out. We are still not sure what exactly happened...But my son along with the boys sister and 2 other girls witnessed what happened. All I can do now is just be there for my son. He is dealing with so much and I will never know what he is going through. I mean I am glad in a way that his stepfather does understand because he has been through something just like that. I hate just thinking of what my precious angel is dealing with mentally. I am being as strong as I can for him. My baby couldn't even stay here at home last night because he didn't want to be near the house where this happened...So his Nana ended up coming to get him. Of course I myself hardly slept last night because of worrying about him. I know that my son wouldn't have slept last night. I only hope that he will soon be at least halfway back to normal. So if here in the next few days you may or may not see me very much online.....Just be there for your kids and hug them, tell them you love them and always talk to them about anything and everything and always let them know they can come to you about anything no matter what time it is...They have so much to deal with these days...Most have to deal with things that we didn't even think about at their age. Well I am not even sure what else to say...Just everyone have a great day and enjoy spending time with your family.....Have a great memorial day weekend...
