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Posted by Phillipa on November 19, 2006, at 21:32:52
Please do not read this thread if you are very unstable or have any thoughts of harm to yourself or others. This is a very sad thread not concerning me but a fellow babbler. I have written permission from his Mother to let other Babblers know. Please stay calm. On October 25th of this year Ames Sans Vie left this world. At this time it is not considered a suicide. He was in a great mood looking forward to a concert according to his Mother who I am encouraging you to send your condolenses via this thread. I will make sure she receives the thread. He was at peace upon his death. May he rest in peace If you have Michaels e-mail you may want to send you own condolenses but if not you may post a note to his Mother. Thank-you I hope everyone will be able to handle this tragedy. If you feel in any way not safe please contact you doctor, hospital, or a 9ll number. Love Phillipa
Posted by ed_uk on November 20, 2006, at 1:38:53
In reply to Strong Trigger Concerning Former Babbler Please do, posted by Phillipa on November 19, 2006, at 21:32:52
Dear Phillipa
I am glad that you posted because AmeSansVie was known by many people here. He had been posting for several years and had many friends here. I think it is important that people know. His death is even more tragic as he was only 23.
Love
Ed
Posted by Declan on November 20, 2006, at 2:02:11
In reply to Re: Strong Trigger Concerning Former Babbler Please do, posted by ed_uk on November 20, 2006, at 1:38:53
It's a bad age for young men. Suicides, ODs, car crashes, whatever else. Life is so short, so precious, so painful.
I really wish we could look after ourselves and each other better.
Posted by Meri-Tuuli on November 20, 2006, at 14:02:29
In reply to Re: Strong Trigger Concerning Former Babbler Pleas, posted by Declan on November 20, 2006, at 2:02:11
I feel very sad that someone has died who was known on here. It is such a fragile age as Declan said. I hope he bought much happiness to the people that knew him in real life.
Kind regards
Meri
Posted by corafree on November 20, 2006, at 14:24:20
In reply to Strong Trigger Concerning Former Babbler Please do, posted by Phillipa on November 19, 2006, at 21:32:52
To Michael's Mother:
Words can barely express the sorrow in my heart for how you must be feeling.
I pray, so I will pray for you and all of Michael's family.
This site is 'sort of a personal home' for me, and maybe it was for him too. I know he will be missed for his one-of-kind vitality, sharing, and his caring enough to share it with us here.
He's right there in your heart, though it may be too soon for this knowledge to hold you.I'm sure you know grieving is very individual. I wish you please allow yourself to do it your own way. If need, reach out to whomever or whatever resources are available.
There is a grief board here.
What a beautiful difference one single life makes.
Withheartfeltsympathy, Corafree
Posted by tizza on November 20, 2006, at 16:29:35
In reply to Re: Strong Trigger Concerning Former Babbler Please do, posted by corafree on November 20, 2006, at 14:24:20
It's a tragedy, so young, with so much to offer this world, my thoughts are with his family. Paul
Posted by Glydin on November 20, 2006, at 16:38:06
In reply to Re: Strong Trigger Concerning Former Babbler Please do, posted by tizza on November 20, 2006, at 16:29:35
I am very sad to hear of his death. I remember looking at his myspace site and thinking how very talented and bright a young man.
My sympathies to all his family, friends and our community at such a loss.
Posted by AuntieMel on November 20, 2006, at 16:53:27
In reply to Re: Strong Trigger Concerning Former Babbler Please do, posted by Glydin on November 20, 2006, at 16:38:06
Wow. I can't believe it.
And to find out he lives a short piece from me.
What a horrible thing. We will miss him greatly.
Posted by sdb on November 20, 2006, at 17:16:35
In reply to Strong Trigger Concerning Former Babbler Please do, posted by Phillipa on November 19, 2006, at 21:32:52
Dear Michael, dear family,
I have seen your website and it was clear for me that you are a likable and intelligent young man
(tu parles sans accent). But I have seen and felt even more than that.Where ever you are, I wish that you are at a good place. You deserve the best place. My best wishes from me to you and your family. Please be strong.
sdb, in Europe.
Posted by emme on November 20, 2006, at 19:45:17
In reply to Strong Trigger Concerning Former Babbler Please do, posted by Phillipa on November 19, 2006, at 21:32:52
Dear Family of Michael,
I'm terribly sorry for your loss. Michael was kind and likable and I enjoyed his posts. I am so so sorry. He will be missed.
emme
Posted by adrift on November 20, 2006, at 19:56:37
In reply to Strong Trigger Concerning Former Babbler Please do, posted by Phillipa on November 19, 2006, at 21:32:52
Michaels family,
I am so terribly sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Posted by dreamboat_annie on November 20, 2006, at 20:06:19
In reply to Strong Trigger Concerning Former Babbler Please do, posted by Phillipa on November 19, 2006, at 21:32:52
That is very sad news indeed :-( I have read so many of his posts, and it is obvious that he brought so much to the board and touched many lives here, as I am sure he did IRL. He struck me as a very bright, intuitive, sensitive and talented young man. May he rest in peace and may his memory live on in the hearts and minds of those who knew and loved him. My sincerest and deepest condolences to his family and friends, both IRL and here at Babble.
Posted by FredPotter on November 20, 2006, at 20:44:09
In reply to Strong Trigger Concerning Former Babbler Please do, posted by Phillipa on November 19, 2006, at 21:32:52
I was very upset to hear the news. I didn't know Michael but often read his posts. He was one of the people who was worth reading (not everyone is). My best wishes to his Mother from Fred in New Zealand
Posted by NikkiT2 on November 20, 2006, at 20:49:51
In reply to Please fellow Babblers Read Important Trigger post, posted by Phillipa on November 20, 2006, at 15:21:50
Oh my god.. thats awful.
Can you tell us how he died?I don't see anything on PB (orignal.. meds I guess its called) though. Maybe you should also post there?
My thoughts are with his friends and family..
:(
Nikki
Posted by wildcardII on November 20, 2006, at 20:49:52
In reply to Please fellow Babblers Read Important Trigger post, posted by Phillipa on November 20, 2006, at 15:21:50
My prayers and thoughts to his family and friends...I am so sorry about your loss.
Posted by temoigneur on November 20, 2006, at 21:28:10
In reply to Strong Trigger Concerning Former Babbler Please do, posted by Phillipa on November 19, 2006, at 21:32:52
I had posted on pbabble on and off for years.. and for the first two or so corresponded not infrequently with Michael, (Amesansvie). I was always confident in his analysis of the situations I presented with, and impressed with his incredible knowledge of medication...
I am homosexual, (and christian).. but had no idea that Michael identified for a period as being that way. I wrote Michael some benign letter in french.. and he wrote me back a full page letter in absolutely flawless, eloquent french.. as a Canadian who majored in french in university, I was stunned.. at his level of french.. at that point I developed some sort of cyber crush - (sorry mom) and really wished I could have met michael. Such a horrible loss of such a bright young boy.
I trust that as Clapton sings "beyond the door" there is indeed peace for michael, in a body and mind free from disease and pain he must have known all too well... I will remember Michael as a brilliant young man... and wish to give my sincere, and deepest condolences to his family and especially motherFellow pbabbler...
Bentley Humphries... bentley79@hotmail.com
Posted by Dr. Bob on November 20, 2006, at 21:44:03
In reply to Strong Trigger Concerning Former Babbler Please do, posted by Phillipa on November 19, 2006, at 21:32:52
Hi, everyone,
Phillipa, thanks for letting us know about Michael. It's not easy being the point person for this. And thanks for thinking of his mother, too.
Let's also use this thread to continue to remember Ame Sans Vie ourselves. If you'd like to quote, or link to, something he posted, that would be a way to bring back his words, at least, for a time.
No one, of course, is obligated to post anything. And while many of us may be sad, other feelings like shock, hurt, guilt and anger are also natural. I know this isn't what we usually use this board for, but I think I'd like to make an exception in this case.
Bob
Posted by stargazer on November 20, 2006, at 23:46:27
In reply to Re: In memory of Ame Sans Vie, posted by Dr. Bob on November 20, 2006, at 21:44:03
I am sad of this recent news. I did not know him, but know that this website has been a source of support for myself and so many others who suffer with debilitating depression and other mental illnesses. We all have this common bond.
One thing that has stuck me is how close so many of the posters here become. Perhaps it is because this is a place where we can really express our most private thoughts and fears. We can be ourselves and be supported by others who have been there.
It is comforting to know that he must have felt a kinship with so many of you, but nonetheless very sad. My thoughts go out to his mother and his family during this difficult time. Thank you to Phillipa for staying in touch with his family and keeping the rest of us informed. That is her gift.
Stargazer
Posted by SLS on November 21, 2006, at 6:44:01
In reply to Re: In memory of Ame Sans Vie, posted by stargazer on November 20, 2006, at 23:46:27
Michael alway brightened the community of Psycho-Babble whenever he would pay us one of his periodic visits. He was a shining light.
- Scott
Posted by gardenergirl on November 21, 2006, at 7:22:48
In reply to Re: In memory of Ame Sans Vie, posted by SLS on November 21, 2006, at 6:44:01
He was one of the first Babblers I noticed when I started posting here. I loved his posting name, so I always read his posts. As I got to know folks, I began to enjoy his posts for him and what he was saying, not just because of his posting name.
A very sad loss...
gg
Posted by gardenergirl on November 21, 2006, at 7:28:36
In reply to Michael was talented and charming » Phillipa, posted by temoigneur on November 20, 2006, at 21:28:10
That's a comforting way to think of it. Thanks.
gg
Posted by Crazy Horse on November 21, 2006, at 12:26:28
In reply to Re: In memory of Ame Sans Vie, posted by gardenergirl on November 21, 2006, at 7:22:48
I'm sadened by the news of this very bright and talented young man. May God bless and comfort his Mother, family and friends.
-Monte
Posted by Racer on November 21, 2006, at 12:38:32
In reply to Re: In memory of Ame Sans Vie, posted by SLS on November 21, 2006, at 6:44:01
What a terrible loss. I'm always saddened by news of death like this, but in this case it's particularly hard. He was so young, and his more recent posts seemed so bright, so hopeful.
I can't even begin to imagine the pain his mother must be in right now. I can't think of anything more horrifying for a woman, than to lose her child so suddenly, and so young. My heart goes out to her.
Requiescat in pace, Michael. You'll be missed.
Posted by willyee on November 21, 2006, at 13:07:00
In reply to Re: In memory of Ame Sans Vie, posted by Dr. Bob on November 20, 2006, at 21:44:03
> Hi, everyone,
>
> Phillipa, thanks for letting us know about Michael. It's not easy being the point person for this. And thanks for thinking of his mother, too.
>
> Let's also use this thread to continue to remember Ame Sans Vie ourselves. If you'd like to quote, or link to, something he posted, that would be a way to bring back his words, at least, for a time.
>
> No one, of course, is obligated to post anything. And while many of us may be sad, other feelings like shock, hurt, guilt and anger are also natural. I know this isn't what we usually use this board for, but I think I'd like to make an exception in this case.
>
> Bob
I was lucky enough to speak to him briefly outside babble on myspace,he seemed very much upbeat,i wish i could have detected something id have pushed a lil more,but again his last words were he was happy to speak to someone in a social setting,he was off for a busy day and would email me again.Nothing that would have even hinted there was a problem.
Posted by willyee on November 21, 2006, at 13:12:47
In reply to Strong Trigger Concerning Former Babbler Please do, posted by Phillipa on November 19, 2006, at 21:32:52
I also have spoken to his sister who is on myspace as well,and for those who havent visited his site,or cant view certain areas,i can tell you that comments from close friends and his sister all point to how nice of a guy he was.His sister also mentioned the fact she was aware of this site,as well confirmed that he suffered a great deal with the illness and was constantly fighting it.I hope we can learn from this a little and offer our access out side this site,the illness doesent begin or end when we post here,making friends on messagner services,or any other outlet is a giant help i recomend everyone try to establish at least one friend contact on the outside from here.I know i have one,and she has helped me many nights thank you suzie.
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