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25. So sorry for such a loss! How empathetic that Rep Raskin contacted you

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I got a personal call from Jamie Raskin regarding my son's suicide [View all] crimycarny Jul 2022 OP

Yes, Jamie Raskin is the real deal. elleng Aug 2022 #1

Lucky you crimycarny Aug 2022 #7

After my husband's suicide, I was suicidal, learned it's common response duhneece Aug 2022 #33

Raskin is what real "manhood" acts like. Bless him. nt Samrob Aug 2022 #43

wow. that's rly sweet. mopinko Aug 2022 #2

Wow, it is wonderful that he called and wonderful his book brought you comfort. ❤️ MLAA Aug 2022 #3

My dear crimycarny! I am so glad he reached out to you at this painful moment. CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2022 #4

I Am Truly Sorry To Hear About What You Experienced SoCalDavidS Aug 2022 #5

I am so sorry. Demsrule86 Aug 2022 #6

I will read that book based on your rec, crimycarny Skittles Aug 2022 #8

Sorry for your loss. I cannot begin to imagine what your loss did to your llife, OAITW r.2.0 Aug 2022 #9

That is so nice of Jamie Raskin. G2theD Aug 2022 #10

Wow Bayard Aug 2022 #11

Siblings seem to be the "forgotten" survivors crimycarny Aug 2022 #15

I remember a line from a Dave Matthews song.... Bayard Aug 2022 #41

"Siblings seem to be the 'forgotten' survivors." 3catwoman3 Aug 2022 #54

This is great. Thank you for sharing. TheBeam19 Aug 2022 #12

I'm crying, I am absolutely crying. CaptainTruth Aug 2022 #13

I love that man. applegrove Aug 2022 #14

What a wonderful human being and an incredibly kind thing to do. He understands like no one else does Rhiannon12866 Aug 2022 #16

When you get discouraged because of Trump and MAGA it can look hopeless grantcart Aug 2022 #17

The person who would have enjoyed this story the most was my late son crimycarny Aug 2022 #19

I'm so sorry for your deep loss but glad to see he brought you some comfort. flying_wahini Aug 2022 #18

This post brought tears to my eyes LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2022 #20

Okay. sheshe2 Aug 2022 #21

Thanks for sharing. Your loss is so much bigger than Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2022 #22

I can't picture any GQP leader doing the same and really BigmanPigman Aug 2022 #23

I can't imagine aGQP leader doing the same soldierant Aug 2022 #50

Peace to you and your family. riversedge Aug 2022 #24

So sorry for such a loss! How empathetic that Rep Raskin contacted you electric_blue68 Aug 2022 #25

What an awesome story! AntivaxHunters Aug 2022 #26

I am so sorry for your pain and the pain your son must have been in Novara Aug 2022 #27

I so wish you some peace. Losing a child is hard. Lonestarblue Aug 2022 #28

Thank you for sharing this experience. badhair77 Aug 2022 #29

Condolences on your loss Alice Kramden Aug 2022 #30

Jamie is a class act. Just like Joe. Kindness is an incredible characteristic of some Democratic Stuart G Aug 2022 #31

Thanks for sharing this story FakeNoose Aug 2022 #32

Oh, Wow! Deep State Witch Aug 2022 #34

It's nice to know that good people are appreciated Farmer-Rick Aug 2022 #35

Thank you for sharing that story. Chainfire Aug 2022 #36

Deepest condolences SheltieLover Aug 2022 #37

My deepest condolences DemUnleashed Aug 2022 #38

You are making me cry. murielm99 Aug 2022 #39

Same here. The depth of sorrow endured, and the poignancy of humanity... JudyM Aug 2022 #42

Recommended. H2O Man Aug 2022 #40

Thanks so much for this, crimycarny. calimary Aug 2022 #44

we survivors do share a bond that others just can't comprehend yellowdogintexas Aug 2022 #45

OMG!!! Wow. Thanks for sharing that. LymphocyteLover Aug 2022 #46

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Jamie is one of a very few Senators who aren't corrupt and out napi21 Aug 2022 #47

Stuttering zipplewrath Aug 2022 #48

Not many posts make me well up. sellitman Aug 2022 #49

That's so wonderful mvd Aug 2022 #51

How lovely that he called you malaise Aug 2022 #52

You're not alone. tazkcmo Aug 2022 #53

I'm so unbelievably sorry budkin Aug 2022 #55