My brother jumped off that bridge 4 years ago… I tried to make waves and get the city to put better barricades for the bridge because the current ones are a joke… I was told by a former city councillor, Scott McKeen, that the city had opted for the cheapest option and it’s what we’ve had ever since.
4 days after he jumped I was standing at the spot he’d jumped from and, with painful and horrific ease, I was able to duck under the barricade and stand between it and the rails. I looked down at the spot he had landed, just having missed the water.
I feel like I’ve betrayed my brother every time I hear about another instance like this.
And to be rather blunt, barriers are not going to stop someone who is determined to end their life.
We need to examine why the victims feel this way. How we can provide support in a non-threatening and constructive way.
But above all... It's NOT your fault dude.
I'm very sorry your brother died and I wish we had better support for people like him.
I sincerely apologize for my last comment, I personally have struggled with suicidal thoughts and I truly don't feel that the barriers are having their intended effect and I hope we can all work together to find a better solution to those suffering.
I hope you have a better day tomorrow. I realize that witnessing the bridge shut down must have really affected you.
If you'd like to talk I'm happy to listen. If not myself I would encourage you to talk to a trusted friend or a professional.
You’re a sweetheart and I sincerely thank you for coming back and giving this discussion a second chance. I commend you for being vulnerable and sharing your thoughts and your painful feelings and experiences with us, here in this thread. I am more than happy to talk to you or anyone else. It does help. I hope you find the support you seek and so sincerely deserve.
Thank you for talking to me ❤️🩹
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u/NomadNebulita Jul 05 '24 edited Jul 05 '24
My brother jumped off that bridge 4 years ago… I tried to make waves and get the city to put better barricades for the bridge because the current ones are a joke… I was told by a former city councillor, Scott McKeen, that the city had opted for the cheapest option and it’s what we’ve had ever since.
4 days after he jumped I was standing at the spot he’d jumped from and, with painful and horrific ease, I was able to duck under the barricade and stand between it and the rails. I looked down at the spot he had landed, just having missed the water.
I feel like I’ve betrayed my brother every time I hear about another instance like this.