I was having a really busy month but I was worried about my friend and told myself that I would text him on the up coming Tuesday. However, that Monday he took his own life.
I feel a lot of guilt because I did know that something was wrong. If I had acted sooner, he wouldn't have been alone, and he wouldn't have died. No "maybe" about it.
He had attempted suicide several times and I was there for him every time, to try and help him survive and recover.
My guilt is hurting my ability to grieve. I can't allow myself to acknowledge that he is really gone and its been months since his passing.
Does anyone have a similar experience, or ideas on how to move forward?