Nephew-in-law, but nephew to me nonetheless. He was a college grad, professional in his field, married for 3 years, under 30 years old, and absolutely no sign (at least not to me) of any internal issues going on. I lived through a similar tragedy when I was 12 years old and brother ended his life. This last week has surfaced emotions that I never really knew existed... and I'm just the step-uncle. I can't help but grieve for my sister, his mother, his father, his wife and his siblings... not to mention the other 800 people at the funeral with questions and pain.

To all of those who have ever felt down about things so much in your life that it seemed insurmountable, please seek out someone to talk to. You might think you have a clue, but you have absolutely no idea how this will effect those around you.