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Comment on I Am Marc. #ForMarc #MaleDepression by Lucretia M Pruitt

Lucretia M Pruitt — Wed, 22 May 2013 01:35:00 +0000

So sorry to hear of his loss. He seems like he was a loving and devoted Dad. My heart goes out to his family.
Depression is particularly evil because it tells you that there’s no way out except succumbing to it when that’s the exact opposite of the truth.
I have to say that your post is lovely and candid. I hope it inspires more than one person to stop and re-evaluate and get help when they need it.

Comment on I Am Marc. #ForMarc #MaleDepression by Bill Perry

Bill Perry — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:42:00 +0000

Marc was a good friend. A great Dad. A fellow musician in our “dad-bands”. Marc’s passing was a terrible shock. It still doesn’t make sense and I can’t imagine it ever will. It seems trite to try to “learn” from this, but I try to listen ask “how are you” with more intent to listen to the answer I get. I miss you Marc. I hate that you’re gone.

Comment on I Am Marc. #ForMarc #MaleDepression by Beth

Beth — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:15:00 +0000

Thanks Jack for sharing this. I have dealt with depression throughout my life but thankfully have not had an episode for a few years. My son also has struggled and has had numerous suicide attempts and hospitalizations throughout his life. He seems to be doing much better the last few years. Having your child go through this is horrible and watching him suffer and worrying about one day him “succeeding” is unbearable. Thank you for your courage in sharing. I hope more men seek help for thier issues, there is no shame in any of this, this is a medical condition like any other and should be treated as such, unfortunately it is at times terminal. RIP to Marc, his children will miss him. So glad you never found “success” in your attempts. I am sure you are too.

Comment on I Am Marc. #ForMarc #MaleDepression by Anitraa aka Nitro

Anitraa aka Nitro — Tue, 21 May 2013 04:30:00 +0000

Thanks Jack! R I P Marc. Sorry for your loss Angie

Comment on I Am Marc. #ForMarc #MaleDepression by Christy Miller

Christy Miller — Tue, 21 May 2013 04:27:00 +0000

You are an amazing man and a wonderful father. The world (our world) would not be complete without you. Those of us who have the pleasure to call you a friend, love you.

You’re pretty cute too (I hope Jason doesn’t read this)
Christy

Comment on I Am Marc. #ForMarc #MaleDepression by Julie

Julie — Tue, 21 May 2013 04:16:00 +0000

Love you, Jack… you rule. RIP Marc.

Comment on I Am Marc. #ForMarc #MaleDepression by Amy

Amy — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:55:00 +0000

When I first moved back east after high school, the first year was really hard on me. I went through a brief cutting phase but was always able to convincingly explain away the cuts and nobody suspected anything. I eventually grew out of the phase, or so I thought. I went through a second phase when I was 31. Three months into my marriage things were so bad that one day I found myself on the bathroom floor, a box cutter in one hand, my other arm covered in blood. I wasn’t trying to kill myself but I was definitely cutting myself. 9 years later and the scars still remain. For the first few years I blamed it on the cat – I said she scratched me really bad when we tried to introduce her to the new dog. It wasn’t until someone close to me had a “car accident” while trying to avoid a deer that I finally admitted the truth because I knew we were both struggling with something. I said to him, “There wasn’t a deer, was there?” and when he said no, I confessed, “These aren’t cat scratches.” I finally admitted to my mother what had happened and she made me promise her that if I ever felt like cutting myself again, to call her immediately, no matter what. Thankfully I haven’t had to make that call. I think there are a lot more people struggling in this world than some realize because people are afraid to speak up for fear of being labeled or being treated differently. I know that I used to be ashamed of what I went through because I was worried what people might think of me. But this is me; this is who I am. Thank you for sharing your story, Jack, because, aside from the few people I’ve talked to about this personally, this comment is the most complete acount I’ve ever given of my journey. Hopefully if more people talk about their journeys the less stigma there will be about it all and perhaps more healing. With all that said, I’m sorry to hear about Marc.

Comment on I Am Marc. #ForMarc #MaleDepression by Cami Hoffman

Cami Hoffman — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:39:00 +0000

So very sad for this loss. Suicide is never the right answer. Life is tough but never tough enough to tackle with some time out with the ones that love you. I love your blog Jack. Thanks for sharing.

Comment on I Am Marc. #ForMarc #MaleDepression by Kricki

Kricki — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:10:00 +0000

Jack Heine, I have always loved your honesty and directness. You have troubles it’s true but they are not without understanding and that is the important thing. Remeber that as strange and wild as it may seem there is a whole group of faceless, sometimes nameless people that love you, support you and are here for you if and when you need us.

Thank you for being you!

Kricki

Comment on Whales, Sea Lions and Dolphins, Oh My by WhaleRiot

WhaleRiot — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 22:16:00 +0000

That last dolphin picture is AWESOME!