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youngest of five children in the family

SubscriptionsGo to the Subscriptions Centre to manage your:My ProfileThree years after the suicide of 19 year old Andr Parker, his family still struggles to understand why his suffering persisted despite their love and his own efforts to be happy."My brother didn't want to be sick and he worked hard to get better," Jennifer Boutin, Andr's older sister, said, recalling how depression haunted her brother despite his having a close relationship with his family, a large circle of friends and psychological treatment.'The grief after a suicide is different because it's a different kind of death.' Jennifer BoutinMembers of Parker's family are speaking openly about the young man's death even though it stirs up raw emotions. They hope to honour his memory and provide insights to other families that may be experiencing similar challenges."The grief after a suicide is different because it's a different kind of death," Boutin said.A happy childho