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Dear List,
After much internal debate about whether or not to do so, I am sad to report to the list that Eileen took her own life after a long and difficult struggle with depression, extreme sadness, remorse and despair.
At her request, I have kept her complete identity confidential. It was difficult and painful for her to share her experiences with this list, but she did so despite the pain it caused her to relive her experiences in the hope that she would help someone else avoid a similar tragidy. I am grateful to her for her courage in difficult circumstances.
Eileen was a sensitive, caring and loving person and I am grateful I had the opportunity to get to know her a little. Because I myselve lost a very close personal friend by suicide two years ago I am deeply aware of the great pain her family and friends are struggling with now. My prayers are with them all.
I am sure there are many on this list who can identify with Eileen and her stuggles. I believe that Eileen would not want others with RP to live in a state of hopelessness.
I hope we can keep Eileen in a positive light and honor her memory.
Greg Austin