From Chris:

….When I first saw the Twitter feed with this news, my heart just stopped.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/foodanddr.....cid=spartandhp

And this has sent a HUGE shockwave throughout the cooking community (and even some in the comic book field as well!)

For those that knew him and met him, they can vouch that he was a genuinely friendly person that he would just about give the shirt off from his back.

This is just...


It just shouldn't happen.

That said:

 demented-day-dreams posted this (and reposted from  happyhuskykoma)

Which is here: http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/2687918/

But I will copy it here, because it is important to read.

"To the Fandom:

The goal of this meme is to spread the word, yes it happens, and yes, we can help. This isn’t a self-righteous or self-gaining meme; rather, it is somewhat of a Public Service Announcement.

Please, help this spread like wildfire, let everyone know, there ARE those in the fandom they can coincide in, who are willing to talk to them, and are willing to do our best to help. If we can save even just one, it will all be worth it.

Life has its ups and downs, it isn’t all easy, but, we have to make the most of every moment we have. There is no replacing a life thrown away.

To those who just need someone to listen, those on that edge, please, if you ever need to talk to me, if I’m on, I will do as much as I can to help. I won’t judge or yell, I only want to help. There are others who are willing to help as well.

Just know this if I am not online….

You are...

Worthy to be loved and to love others
Worthy to be cared for and to help care for others
Worthy to be nurtured and to nurture others
Worthy to be touched and supported
Worthy to be listed to and listen to others
Worthy to be recognized
Worthy to be encouraged and to encourage others
Worthy to be reinforced as “good”


No one is perfect, but, that doesn’t mean life isn’t worth living…please…just hang on…it gets better!"


If you're wanting help but are afraid to ask for it from friends, here are some anonymous help lines and resources you can turn to:

http://www.suicidology.org/web/guest/home

http://www.yellowribbon.org/

http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/


National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:

1-800-273-TALK (8522)


Remember, suicide is never the answer, even if you no longer value your own life, there are plenty of others that do; You are never truly alone unless you chose to be.

And I am willing to listen as well. I don't know if -I- can help any, but I -do- know how precious life is, and I refuse to let another go out that way!

*hugs you all* "


You are not a burden.

And its much easier to share that burden, with someone who is always willing to reach out and listen to you.

What's more, maybe the person that's there for you, has been through the same experience. Who knows what its like in being lonely, bullied, and a general misanthrope (as in, yours truly).


You are not alone.