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An in-between phase

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  • foxgloves
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    Awww, how sad is that. So many people struggling with their mental health, & often behind the scenes. Sorry to hear you have lost another friend.

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  • teapot2
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    Very sad news re your lovely young friend, big shock for everyone.

  • beanielou
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    So sorry to hear this. So common in that age group sadly. Every parents worse nightmare.

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  • Sun_Addict
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    Oh no, that’s so sad. What on earth must have he been going through in his mind to think that was the only way out ☹️

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  • Blackcats
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    so sorry to read about your friend, sending soothing thoughts to his family, friends and acquaintances.

  • in_need_of_direction
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    words fail me but you are in my thoughts

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  • Wanna_Bee_Free
    Wanna_Bee_Free Posts: 2,839 Forumite
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    Such sad news, thinking of you and those who knew him. xx

  • lucielle
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    Very sad and so very young

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  • jwil
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    So sorry about your friend.

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