Death In The Family

Posted by RabbidMickeyMouse on Oct. 3, 2007, 12:35 a.m.

I haven't been around on either the GMG or GMC recently as I've been spending time with my family after my sister's death this past Thursday. I won't be active until roughly next week.

She died as a result of an overdose of ibprophen (Advil). Because of her existing liver disease (Hep C), it must've caused her liver to shut down, effectively shutting down the rest of her system as a result. Saying it was an overdose of ibeprophen seems like an exaggeration, especially on account of her Hep C. So in reality, she took too many (how many I'm not sure, but knowing her, I doubt it was anything unreasonable) for someone in her position should have.

Elizabeth was a recovering heroine addict, living in California with her boyfriend (while we live in New York). My sister and I would always argue, usually concerning the money my father would invest in her (hoping that if he helped buy various necessities and so on, it would help her recover). I was always cynical about how she spent the money, or how much was needed.

I've decided to seek a psychologist for help in recovering over my sister's death, as well as for the hope of additionally overcoming my fear of death (as articulated in a past blog post here) which only seem to dilate my worries.

In the meanwhile, I hope to resume a healthy interest in programming as I have before all of this, and continue work on my current projects.

I should note that I'm sorry if some feel this blog post (or rather, my blog entirely) has become overly personal, but rather that I'd rather explain what's on my mind or anything of importance to explain here on 64D, as it operates as my all-around blog to explain these things. Granted, most 64D blogs (should at least) mainly operate to explain GM related matters. Although, after seeing the amount of personal thoughts I've submitted onto my blog in the past, what I've said today doesn't seem to complicate this dilemma much more.

Comments

melee-master 16 years, 7 months ago

I'm really sorry to hear that, Rabbid.

DesertFox 16 years, 7 months ago

Thats sad =/

Bryan 16 years, 7 months ago

I'm sorry for your loss.

JW 16 years, 7 months ago

:(

My condeolances. Or however you write that. :(

Midboss 16 years, 7 months ago

Like the others have said, I'm really sorry to read that. I remember losing a little brother before he even had a chance to come home, I can't imagine losing a sibling that I'd been able to meet. I think I'll take a day off from my projects and hang out with my brother tomorrow…

FearedMachina 16 years, 7 months ago

That's terribly tragic, I can not even begin to imagine what a terrible place your world must be right now. I'm so sorry for your loss. Hopefully she has found more peace in whatever world may come after this one.

jsorgeagames 16 years, 7 months ago

='(

I'm sorry. That must have been really hard for you.

OL 16 years, 7 months ago

Shit man, I'm sorry. That's really sad.

FireflyX 16 years, 7 months ago

Nobody close to me has ever died so i can't really imagine what you must be going through but i'm sure it must be awful having to cope with something like that :(

Jaakko 16 years, 7 months ago

I'm sorry…