Andrew Robert Black

Always thinking of you and praying for your dear family

Rob, Alyssa, Bill, Karen and the entire Black Family,

We are deeply sorry to hear of your loss. We send our thoughts and prayers to you all.

Alyssa ,Rob,Bill, Karen and family these Holidays are going to be very tough but the Good Lord has ways of rewarding you for your sadness, may God Bless and Happy Holidays

Black family, may you experience comfort and consolation in the days ahead.

May Andrew's memory be a blessing.

Meredith
( I heard you on NPR, your reaching out is helping so many, inspiring and motivating, thank you for bravely sharing.)

Alyssa, I heard your interview on NPR. I don't know your family, but I'm still very sorry for your loss. I have also lost a loved one to suicide, and there's no pain like it. Thank you for speaking out. Your love for Andrew really shows.

Alyssa, I also didn't know Andrew but I just heard the interview with you on NPR and was touched by your closing comment about not being ashamed of the way in which he died. The way I've learned to reach peace with the deaths of loved ones is a kind of correlary:

The best way to honor a person's life,
Is to accept their death.

I pray this can add some small measure of comfort as you grieve for your son.
Sincerely,
Ben

Thank you for helping me to shut up and listen for a minute. Your message is powerful, as is your example. God bless you and all of Andrew's family and friends.

I am the mother of Ben McCormack, Lyndonville, VT who died by suicide in June this year. If you want to talk, cry, or just vent please contact me. My husband, Bill, and are are walking the same dark road searching for light. Sometimes you may just need to talk with another mother who gets it. Peace to you and yours. Claudia 802-751-9627

I just heard your appearance on NPR, and I am so sorry to hear about Andrews passing. Please know, there are scores of us out here who are very understanding of your loss, your sons feelings, and we know you are absolutely right: there is no shame, no judgement. 23 years of a young mans life and live are worth far more than a few seconds. I appreciate you sharing your story, and I wish you and your family much peace in this difficult time. Take care of yourselves. All my best, and deepest...