I lost a friend who I play tennis with this week. He took his life without any warning or verbalization. None of us saw it coming. I've found myself asking, as a friend and as a leader, what could I have done? Reflecting on our recent conversations, I ask myself was I too proud or cocky or unapproachable? Did I miss a chance for connection?
He left two young daughters 8 and 10. It's hard to understand how he could be in so much pain and not say anything. Seeing him once a week at tennis he seemed fine, but he was so far from being fine.
More than ever, I'm thinking about trying to be more sensitive and create openings in relationships for deeper conversations. I will check in a little more carefully with friends.
~ Frank
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