# My nephew killed himelf today \[update: nephew's 2 year old son drowned\] **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [July 1, 2019, 4:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-nephew-killed-himelf-today-update-nephews-2-year-old-son-drowned/836327 "2019-07-01T04:50:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2020, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-nephew-killed-himelf-today-update-nephews-2-year-old-son-drowned/836327/81 "2020-04-09T17:38:16Z")
My god, his\* mother\*! I can’t even fathom it. ---
**Author:** ![thorny\_locust](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thorny_locust/32/431_2.png) [@thorny\_locust](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thorny_locust)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2020, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-nephew-killed-himelf-today-update-nephews-2-year-old-son-drowned/836327/82 "2020-04-09T17:43:14Z")
I am so sorry. ---
**Author:** ![Leaffan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leaffan/32/299_2.png) [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2020, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-nephew-killed-himelf-today-update-nephews-2-year-old-son-drowned/836327/83 "2020-04-09T17:48:21Z")
I’m so sorry. ---
**Author:** ![Saint\_Cad](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/saint_cad/32/18907_2.png) [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2020, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-nephew-killed-himelf-today-update-nephews-2-year-old-son-drowned/836327/84 "2020-04-09T18:00:06Z")
> [@StGermain](#): > > And now, less than a year later, my nephew’s 2 year old son drowned last night. It’s just beyond comprehension. > > StG I really wish I could do something for his mother. Is there a GoFundMe or something to help her out? ---
**Author:** ![gkster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gkster/32/14107_2.png) [@gkster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gkster)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2020, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-nephew-killed-himelf-today-update-nephews-2-year-old-son-drowned/836327/85 "2020-04-09T19:17:08Z")
I’m so very sorry, please know that you’re in my thoughts. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2020, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-nephew-killed-himelf-today-update-nephews-2-year-old-son-drowned/836327/86 "2020-04-09T19:25:00Z")
Oh, no. **StG**. That’s is terrible news. I feel so bad for you and your family. My god. How much grief can one family stand. [[[Hugs]]] Post Info on a go-fund me page, plz. ---
**Author:** ![Morgyn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/morgyn/32/3041_2.png) [@Morgyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgyn)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2020, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-nephew-killed-himelf-today-update-nephews-2-year-old-son-drowned/836327/87 "2020-04-09T19:40:03Z")
Aww, crap. There are no words. Your family hasn’t even had a proper recovery from his suicide, and now his son drowns and you can’t even gather together to mourn. I’m so sorry. ---
**Author:** ![StGermain](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/stgermain/32/2868_2.png) [@StGermain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StGermain)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2020, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-nephew-killed-himelf-today-update-nephews-2-year-old-son-drowned/836327/88 "2020-04-09T19:50:51Z")
I’m just nauseous. I’m usually pretty resilient, but 3 years ago, my brother (that nephew’s father) died of a heart attack. My nephew found him on Superbowl Sunday when he went to wake him from a nap. Then 8 months ago my nephew committed suicide. A month ago my sister was diagnosed with cancer. Now this. It’s really been one hit after another. As for a GoFundMe, I don’t know if that’s planned. I’m not usually a fan of them, although it gives people a chance to do _something_. My niece is in CA, and the rest of the family is far away - she wanted a new start. With travel bans and gathering bans, I don’t even know about a funeral. StG ---
**Author:** ![nelliebly](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nelliebly/32/5422_2.png) [@nelliebly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nelliebly)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2020, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-nephew-killed-himelf-today-update-nephews-2-year-old-son-drowned/836327/89 "2020-04-09T20:23:46Z")
Good God. You must be reeling. And no possibility of a funeral or comforting family nearby for the mom…almost incomprehensible. I’m so terribly sorry. ---
**Author:** ![VOW](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/vow/32/3043_2.png) [@VOW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VOW)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2020, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-nephew-killed-himelf-today-update-nephews-2-year-old-son-drowned/836327/90 "2020-04-09T20:24:39Z")
National cemeteries currently have a COVID-19 policy of no burials. If the family has a member who must be buried, there is a waiting list. When it’s your turn, only a very small group is allowed to gather, and the ceremony is brief. If the family member is cremated, then everything waits until this crisis has passed, and then, I imagine, it will be quite the traffic jam of scheduling. Civilian cemeteries are no doubt, much the same. This damned virus has robbed everyone of so much. And one of the things it has taken is the right to grieve. I am so, so sorry. ~VOW ---
**Author:** ![ratatoskK](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ratatoskk/32/2987_2.png) [@ratatoskK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ratatoskK)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2020, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-nephew-killed-himelf-today-update-nephews-2-year-old-son-drowned/836327/91 "2020-04-09T21:00:19Z")
I’m so, so sorry. Your family has really suffered. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2020, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-nephew-killed-himelf-today-update-nephews-2-year-old-son-drowned/836327/92 "2020-04-09T21:04:42Z")
I am so sorry. My heart is breaking for you and your family. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bosda_di_chi_of_tricor/32/16845_2.png) [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2020, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-nephew-killed-himelf-today-update-nephews-2-year-old-son-drowned/836327/93 "2020-04-09T21:06:10Z")
God help you, and them. ---
**Author:** ![susan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/susan/32/17537_2.png) [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2020, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-nephew-killed-himelf-today-update-nephews-2-year-old-son-drowned/836327/94 "2020-04-09T22:46:51Z")
Oh, no! ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Buttercup\_Smith](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/buttercup_smith/32/473_2.png) [@Buttercup\_Smith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Buttercup_Smith)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2020, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-nephew-killed-himelf-today-update-nephews-2-year-old-son-drowned/836327/95 "2020-04-09T23:07:26Z")
This virus feeds off our humanity, to replicate, where we can’t even comfort a hurting relative or friend. I am so sorry for your family’s streak of bad news. ---
**Author:** ![nearwildheaven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/90db22/32.png) [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2020, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-nephew-killed-himelf-today-update-nephews-2-year-old-son-drowned/836327/96 "2020-04-09T23:14:39Z")
(((((StGermain and family))))) ---
**Author:** ![pool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pool/32/4152_2.png) [@pool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pool)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2020, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-nephew-killed-himelf-today-update-nephews-2-year-old-son-drowned/836327/97 "2020-04-09T23:19:17Z")
It feels like such an empty gesture to say sorry to a stranger on the internet, but nevertheless I’m sorry man. ---
**Author:** ![Tamerlane](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tamerlane/32/7602_2.png) [@Tamerlane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tamerlane)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2020, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-nephew-killed-himelf-today-update-nephews-2-year-old-son-drowned/836327/98 "2020-04-10T00:06:44Z")
Sorry I missed this thread way back when and so sorry for these family tragedies **StGermain** :(. Hope you’re holding up okay at the very least. ---
**Author:** ![Tamerlane](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tamerlane/32/7602_2.png) [@Tamerlane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tamerlane)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2020, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-nephew-killed-himelf-today-update-nephews-2-year-old-son-drowned/836327/99 "2020-04-10T00:07:56Z")
Sorry I missed this thread way back when and so sorry for these family tragedies **StGermain** :(. Hope you’re holding up somewhat okay at the very least. ---
**Author:** ![River\_Hippie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/river_hippie/32/26_2.png) [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2020, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-nephew-killed-himelf-today-update-nephews-2-year-old-son-drowned/836327/100 "2020-04-10T00:47:24Z")
That’s a rough one. Condolences. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-nephew-killed-himelf-today-update-nephews-2-year-old-son-drowned/836327.md?page=4) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-nephew-killed-himelf-today-update-nephews-2-year-old-son-drowned/836327.md?page=6)