What's upsetting you today? - Page 281

Griff · 06-23-2009, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by capnhowdy

Friend died. Had a brain tumor which was found in late January. Malignant and inoperable.
He decides he can't take it and euthanizes himself with a mega dose of pain medication. I can't blame him, but his family is really upset. Left behind three kids. He was only 40 years old. May he rest in peace.

Sorry man. I hope he didn't mess up his families life insurance. I'm watching my Dad's mind go in slow motion, neither way looks very attractive.

capnhowdy · 06-23-2009, 07:56 AM

The insurance settlement is pending as of now, but his Sister told me yesterday that it was likely that the family would still recieve the benefits due to dementia. We're sure he knew what he was doing, because, even though he was really depressed he was still able to think clearly. Hopefully the insurance execs don't know that.
I had a BIL who drank a snoot full of vodka and took a couple handfulls of nerve pills on a Christmas day. They were getting divorced and he was truly depressed. It resulted in his death. The autopsy says he had choked to death on his own vomit. The insurance company paid the full benefit. I know he killed himself, but obviously they didn't.
Thanks for your thoughts, my friends. Funeral is today. I will sing. Not really looking forward to it. At least it's not a military burial.

classicman · 06-23-2009, 08:59 AM

Cap'n, I'm sure the insurance company knew, they just paid anyway.

Queen of the Ryche · 06-23-2009, 11:39 AM

for you and his family. wish we were there to hear you sing - I'm sure he'll appreciate it from where he's sitting.

DanaC · 06-23-2009, 01:21 PM

Capn, how awful. So sorry. *hugs* It's always hard to lose a friend. Must be horrendous for the family. To think you still have time for goodbyes and then this. Musthave been a tough decision for him to make.

@ Moonfreckle: well, honey, someone has to be next to the psycho:P I seem to recall Bri having a similar problem with a psycho neighbour from hell.

Sundae · 06-23-2009, 02:38 PM

Ali - ignore the MIL. She sounds about as receptive to new ideas as my Mum and her ilk.
You'll know in time whether there is good research behind that idea, and in the mean time you are not suggesting anything radical as a counter-measure.

Cap'n I'm sorry. Hard to deal with when someone takes themself off without warning, and I get that you feel for his family.

Moonfreckle - argh!
Crazy witch. Hope she hurts herself next time.

jinx · 06-23-2009, 03:00 PM

Dennis is scratching his own throat up for some reason... he's all raw and bloody. Vet can't see him till 5.

DanaC · 06-23-2009, 03:06 PM

Awww. Poor little bugger. Hope he feels better soon.

Aliantha · 06-23-2009, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

Ali - ignore the MIL. She sounds about as receptive to new ideas as my Mum and her ilk.
You'll know in time whether there is good research behind that idea, and in the mean time you are not suggesting anything radical as a counter-measure.

MIL is a right royal cow, but I hold all the power. If I don't take Max over to see her, she wont see him. I'm in no rush to hurry back at this stage, and it's not because I'm being vindictive. I just need to get my head together before I bother going again or else I might say something I'll regret later. In the mean time, I'll just keep telling Daryl what a cow she is, and he'll keep agreeing and telling me not to bother going back in a hurry.

I've emailed a couple of experts in the area and they've suggested that there's nothing firm out there just at the moment, and that I shouldn't worry too much at this stage. In the mean time I'll just wait for his 'head holders' to show up and see how they help.

Thanks for your thoughts SG.

Capn, I'm sorry about your friend. Sometimes the medical profession can be very compassionate about declaring a cause of death in cases where it's quite clear the deceased had a hand in it themselves. I hope all goes as hoped for the family. At least they'll have something to finalise his estate with then.

Moonfreckle...all I can say is, I feel your pain.

jinx · 06-23-2009, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by classicman

Cap'n, I'm sure the insurance company knew, they just paid anyway.

With the life insurance Jim got recently, he' allowed to kill himself after either 3 or 5 years (I forget). Apparently it isn't always an automatic disqualification, like on TV...

ZenGum · 06-23-2009, 07:43 PM

I find it somewhat disturbing that you have this information ready to hand...

How long until you can kill him?

jinx · 06-23-2009, 07:47 PM

Anytime now.

Aliantha · 06-23-2009, 08:04 PM

It's nice to know how much your husband is worth alive or dead at all times.

limey · 06-24-2009, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by jinx

Anytime now.

LOL (yes, actually!)

capnhowdy · 06-24-2009, 08:16 PM

Friends my ass.

06-23-2009, 07:56 AM	#4202
capnhowdy Blatantly Homosapien Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,200	The insurance settlement is pending as of now, but his Sister told me yesterday that it was likely that the family would still recieve the benefits due to dementia. We're sure he knew what he was doing, because, even though he was really depressed he was still able to think clearly. Hopefully the insurance execs don't know that. I had a BIL who drank a snoot full of vodka and took a couple handfulls of nerve pills on a Christmas day. They were getting divorced and he was truly depressed. It resulted in his death. The autopsy says he had choked to death on his own vomit. The insurance company paid the full benefit. I know he killed himself, but obviously they didn't. Thanks for your thoughts, my friends. Funeral is today. I will sing. Not really looking forward to it. At least it's not a military burial. __________________ Please type slowly. I can't read very fast............... and no holy water, please.

06-23-2009, 08:59 AM	#4203
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	Cap'n, I'm sure the insurance company knew, they just paid anyway. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

06-23-2009, 11:39 AM	#4204
Queen of the Ryche is fleeing the scene Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Beautiful CO Posts: 1,510	for you and his family. wish we were there to hear you sing - I'm sure he'll appreciate it from where he's sitting. __________________ Once, in an interview, Chuck Norris admitted that he was not the most awesome thing ever. He declined to elaborate; but I believe we all know that he was referring to the existence of chocolate covered bacon. I'd rather be judged by twelve than carried by six.

06-23-2009, 03:00 PM	#4207
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	Dennis is scratching his own throat up for some reason... he's all raw and bloody. Vet can't see him till 5. __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good.

06-23-2009, 07:43 PM	#4211
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	I find it somewhat disturbing that you have this information ready to hand... How long until you can kill him? __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

06-23-2009, 02:38 PM	#4206
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Ali - ignore the MIL. She sounds about as receptive to new ideas as my Mum and her ilk. You'll know in time whether there is good research behind that idea, and in the mean time you are not suggesting anything radical as a counter-measure. Cap'n I'm sorry. Hard to deal with when someone takes themself off without warning, and I get that you feel for his family. Moonfreckle - argh! Crazy witch. Hope she hurts herself next time.

06-23-2009, 07:47 PM	#4212
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	Anytime now. __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good.

06-23-2009, 08:04 PM	#4213
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	It's nice to know how much your husband is worth alive or dead at all times. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

06-24-2009, 08:16 PM	#4215
capnhowdy Blatantly Homosapien Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,200	Friends my ass. __________________ Please type slowly. I can't read very fast............... and no holy water, please.

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