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Five Years by Brad Woosley

Posted on September 24, 2009 by Brad Woosley

This month marks five years since my brother committed suicide by injecting an overdose of insulin into his stomach muscles. In the last five years I have talked to so many people that have been affected by suicide, heard so many heart rending stories, and been part of some amazing events. It’s a good time to sit and reflect on what has been accomplished and how much farther we need to go.

I would like to hear other peoples’ stories. Email me via this blog or at brad.woosley@gmail.com with your story.

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timothy, on September 25, 2009 at 7:23 am said:

Bradley I cannot belive it has been five years. Seems like it just happened yesterday. Keep up the good work. If you only change one life, it is infinitely worth it.

Always your brother
Tim

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- lrdmora, on September 27, 2009 at 8:20 am said:
  
  Thanks Tim. You are always my brother and on my mind a lot.
  
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