[Jims5543]

Hunter Thompson fascinates me, so much so I use his artwork for my avatar on all forums.

I have read many of his books and works for magazines. I think he was a brilliant mind despite his self abuse.

How he exited was interesting, he left on his own terms and I can respect that.


Many years ago my wife's grandfather and I were very close, we would sit and talk for hours he could tell stories for days, the man had a VERY interesting life as the son of a Mafia Boss.

When he was nearing the end of his life there were a few times when we would be sitting alone, he would look around to make sure no one else was around, and he would admit to me, he just wants to die already, he wants it over with, he said the pain every day was inhumane and he was just tired of it, walking up from sleep was dreadful as unconsciousness was his only reprieve from pain. He told me many times he just wanted to die and I understood. Hunter was tired of the pain, from what I understand Hunter called his wife Anita and said goodbye before pulling the trigger.

If he had been a decent man he would have gone outside to make the mess, it would have been easier to clean up.



About 3 months ago my niece tried to off herself. She is 19 years old has a BF, they life in an apartment 1 town south, she is a sweetheart. The has some health issues, she has Essential Tremor Syndrome which is like Parkinson's except not Parkinson's.

She also has some other issues lots of health problems many are unusual and require a lot of treatment.

She has a great job with a great larger international company and makes a decent living as does her boyfriend who is a HVAC tech.

One day out of nowhere she decided to take an entire bottle of anti-seizure pills and go to bed. She hoped to not wake up again.

Boyfriend found her unresponsive and called 911 and saved her life, stomach pumped and then baker acted into treatment for depression and suicidal tendencies.

She is out on her own now and on limited work, per doctors orders, my wife has really taken her in, they go for walks over the causeway 2-3 times a week and talk, my wife is a gentle soul and is good for her, a ray of positivity.

I promised myself years ago, if I can I see the moment when I will lose my dignity, I am checking out. I hope to have achieved all my goals by then, financially and responsibilities to my family. There is no way in hell I am spending years in pain and suffering with someone wiping my ass for me.