Heidi's Story - Touched by Suicide

When a person diagnosed with depression suddenly seems to be doing better without explanation, that is the time to truly worry. That is when they have made peace with ending their life.

I lost my 28 year old son 02-16-19. My only child. I can't wrap my mind around it. I am broken forever. Sorry for your loss Heidi.

Hey Cory’s mom, I don’t know you but I’d like to tell you a few things. I struggled the way your son did when I was that age. Im 22 now and I keep on fighting everyday. I don’t know your sons specific situation but I know the turmoil of living with depression. Depression blatantly lies to you. It breaks you down over and over until you feel everything is pointless, nothing matters. I’m sure Cory loved you but because of the severity of the depression it clouded his judgement so he thought that suicide was the only way out. I hope you can take comfort in knowing that your son is no longer suffering. His pain has ended and he’s at peace. The world is cruel to the bone, life can be utterly disappointing. But the fact is that it can also be equally fulfilling and rewarding. We can’t choose our situations but we can choose how we respond to it. The rippling of this tragedy will blossom inspiration and purpose in the generations to follow. my hope is you find peace with this, if you haven’t already, forgive yourself and your son, let your pain drive you to draw a newer meaning and discovery of life for you and your family.

People Don’t Want to Kill Themselves They Just Don’t Know How to Kill the Pain!!!!!!!!! Every Thunderstorm Runs Out of Rain!!!!!!

I think the world is far more cruel than it used to be. Its so much harder for kids today. She shouldn't blame herself. She did her very best. She is a great mother. You can just tell.

My heart ♥️ is so broken, I will never be the same.😭 My Presious son committed suicide in 2014 by laying down on the tracks and letting the train hit him. My son was 30 years old he had a family, wife and 3 kids. I give the Lord all the praise and honor for helping me through this life I have to go through. I’m praying for u and Your Family God Bless

My son Michael committed suicide June 11th of 2016. I know her struggle well. There isn't a day that goes by where I wish I could just talk to him one more time. He caught his wife cheating and it was the final proverbial straw on his back.

I lost my child to suicide at the age of 22. Thank you for sharing your story so openly.

As a child in sophomore year with almost the exact same story, and I’ve been considering suicide lately again, and hearing you talk about it hurt so badly because idk if my parents would care or hurt like this if I did it, but it just touched me in a way I can’t explain, I feel like Cory is the little voice in my head right now saying don’t do it, its not worth it.

I have tried so hard to die in my life. 9 attempts. Here’s a young kid who died the first time and all I can think is the pain in Heidi’s eyes. The same pain my mom felt as I laid in hospitals attempt after attempt. I am so sorry that you’re going through this. Your video made me break down because my mom and dad fought hard too, my body would just not let me die. I’m sorry your son passed away I will say an extra prayer tonight. Thank you for sharing your story with me. 1 life was saved (me) because of Corey’s story.

I'm sorry for your loss, I lost my husband 3weeks ago to suicide and never saw it coming. We are broken, devastated and so many mix emotions. Thank you for sharing! God Bless you🥀

I'm watching this from New Zealand Heidi, your story just suddenly appeared on my YouTube screen. I'm so sorry for your loss, its over 6 years since your son passed, I do send you my best wishes...you seem to be a really nice person, caught up in a tragedy not of your making.

Thank you for sharing and being so open..I lost my 17yr old son Jan.6 2021 I just now have been able to say he's gone. I didn't know he was in so much pain and I feel so guilty for every bit of pain he ever felt. I have started listening to other stories and how they started healing.. You are truly what I needed to hear this morning. Thank you God Bless you and your family

Cory's mom, my heart is so saddened for you. Everyone pray for my son. He isolates and I know he's dealing with depression.

Scars of the Mind far exceed the scars of the flesh.

Sorry for your loss. I am so blessed that you do not blame yourselves. You did everything you could.He was a tortured soul on earth suffering from depression and now he rest in Gods arms. Finally resting

This video is helping me so much,,,I wish I could be face to face talking No to u right now. My son took his life 3 weeks ago,,,42 yrs old. I’m battling with the old myth, but I prayed for him for Years, and in fact was praying for him the morning after not knowing he was already gone, ,,,, God bless you

I lost my brother to suicide a few years ago and your story is very impactful. Thanks so much for sharing your pain and growth with others.

so sorry for your loss. we lost our 16yr daughter to suicide 2 years ago. it has been so hard - just to keep going. we try to honor aleia every day - even as simple as posting comments on things like youtube. you are not alone. thank you for sharing.

What a sad, heartbreaking, soul destroying thing to have to live with. Rest In Peace Cory