Discussion How do you think people will feel about you when you’re gone?

[Morning Angel]

I've often pondered this question, agonized at times over it (though less so now). We all know that other people's opinions shouldn't have a bearing on our actions but so often - if we really admit it - they do. It's part and parcel of dealing with survival instinct, specifically guilt.

So it begs the question: How do you think people will view you when you're gone? Immediately after you leave? How about in a year?

There's no wrong answer to this and you're not expected to hate yourself when answering.

 

[Morning Angel]

I guess I'll go first. I think my family will have a very mixed reaction of anger and devastation. But over time, I really do believe they will see that I never actually belonged with them and struggled too much in general. My friends will probably frame my choice as a mental illness issue but they will be more likely to accept that I was crushed under too much pain.

 

[typx]

I think they'll be a lot of people that are upset but they're all people I probably haven't seen in a long time. I think it's pretty hard to kill yourself and not cause a ripple effect. Feel like people care about you even if they're not in your life.
But I think life would go on pretty quickly for them. It's not like I have a role in their lives right now. I don't think anyone would be too surprised either.

 

[Comatose11]

I think they'll either be happy/relieved or indifferent. If anyone's sad they'll move on real quick.