In this story, Jordan is a cancer survivor and experiencing a great adventure.

The MC gets his name from my younger brother. We never called him by his first name but used his middle name Jordan.

Anyway, the reason I'm explaining this and using a post for it:

On this day April 18, 2006 my brother took his life at the age of 19.

Time has made the loss easier to bear but it still hasn't gotten better and hurts.

Did you know this story is from Royal Road? Read the official version for free and support the author.

I'm left with so many questions and "what if's?"

Life, what if he were still alive? what would we do together? would he have a family?

So thanks for letting me share and thanks for reading this and my story. It is a tribute to my bro.

But also if you or anyone you know struggles with suicidal thoughts, I offer my time and conversation to you and them. Send me a direct message and I promise to respond and message back or set up a phone call.

I don't have all the answers and am not a miracle worker. But I am willing to talk and encourage. I've met many people since April 18, 2006 who have friends, family or they themselves struggle with the darkness that is suicide. It takes too many and I wish I could do more.

Blessings to all of you and thanks for reading. I wish you all well and hope you never experience this sort of loss.