So today my family has been destroyed by a very very loved member of our families death. They had been battling mental health issues off and on for awhile but had been in therapy and had been talking about how great he had been feeling and how much better the world looked out of the fog of depression. We still checked in on him but I think everyone became too complacent or was afraid to feel like we were harassing him about it. This morning we got the call that he had laid down on a railroad track and was struck by a freight train about 5am. Please check on those who you know and care about if they have struggled or if you are worrying about them for whatever reason. The happiest seeming people can be in a very dark place and someone who seems like they are on the other side can slide at any moment. I love my step brother with everything he is and was and I will miss him every single day. He was 31 and a volunteer firefighter and wildland fire fighter in the summer and had saved many lives. I am sad that he lost his and wasn't saved. He was an amazing human and the world is not as bright tonight. Hug your loved ones and check in as often as you need to. Love you little brother, always.