Hello Mike,
You have to look at the facts of it all, your friend reached out to you because he was having these thoughts. Someone who doesn't want help wont tell you they are going to commit suicide, they will just do it. YOu communicated to the proper people what was going on so that they could assist him as needed. You are off the hook, you are not responsible. You did the right thing. Sounds like you are dealing with the "after shock" of the traumatic emotional jolt a situation like that will stir up. I am so glad you have shared your story here and we can be a support for you! Every time you are feeling bad about it, take peace in the fact that he didn't go through with his plans and while his wife was away, you got him the help he needed by calling her. Don't beat yourself up for letting him go home...and all the what if's-those will drive you mad and there is no point in thinking about those!
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