Thank you to everyone for your support and kind words. My original post is kind of poorly worded, but I was really somewhat in shock when I wrote it. I just want my message to make others think.
Yes G, there were lots of warning signs. This child has never really had a chance. Abandoned by both of her parents and raised by the maternal grandparents, she was hospitalized for a failed suicide attempt (pills) last year. She had been on meds, but unfortunately, I believe she had a personality disorder which is not treated with medication. In fact, misdiagnosing and prescribing anti depressants to one with a personality disorder can be dangerous b/c people with this disorder are hopeful about feeling better while on them, then nothing happens.
I am going to take advantage of my agency's EAP and get some free counseling sessions to help with some of the guilt. It's just so awful, such a waste. She was a beautiful girl.
Thanks again for the support and prayers.
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