Rolling Stone is not exactly a bastion of conservatism so some of you may be wondering why we are even covering this story – the answer is simple, we cannot believe it happened. People are wild and do really dumb things, but one author faked her own death by suicide and remained ‘dead’ for over 2 years before resurfacing and we just found it so outside the norm that it needed to be covered.
Author Susan Meachen, who allegedly died by suicide in September 2020, returned to Facebook this week to reveal that she isn't actually dead — she just needed a break from social media. https://t.co/iBekAIkERO
— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) January 5, 2023
Quick recap: Susan Meachen claimed she was bullied in the ‘book world’, had a group she led, and then faked her own death by suicide. A post appeared in the group supposedly by her daughter saying Susan had committed suicide. There was a lot of finger-pointing and talk about how awful the book community was and Susan randomly comes back to the group to say she is alive after more than two years’ time. This honestly seems like it would make for a really good book.
We would read it.
Woah! Imagine how many worldly recognised people must feel. Maybe Elvis IS still alive? 🙄😬🤣
— SticksandStones (@missAtkinson456) January 5, 2023
Elvis, Michael Jackson, and so many others. Could the conspiracy theorists be right?
Can't believe that writer I didn't know existed until I found out she wasn't dead isn't actually dead.
This least five minutes has been an absolute rollercoaster.
— Official Derek Pakora Parody (@Oingo_Boingo) January 5, 2023
Facts. This is why we say it could be a really good book. We are not condoning her behavior, we are just saying it has enough twists and turns and psychopathic behavior to make for a good read for FICTION, just not good in reality.
This is disgusting and disturbing on a multitude of levels.
Suicide is not a joke. https://t.co/dh1iIX7tuI
— Chris Yandle, Ph.D. (@ChrisYandle) January 5, 2023
Having known people who have had issues with mental health, the behavior in real life is not acceptable. WHO DOES THIS!?!?! We can relate to needing a break from social media, but you say, ‘Going to go off social media for a while and be back soon.’ You do not FAKE YOUR SUICIDE!
https://t.co/cYQVXyTg5D pic.twitter.com/Bsm9m8lhph
— G. S. (Gabrielle) Prendergast (@GabrielleSaraP) January 5, 2023
I’m sorry for finding this funny https://t.co/kQgbbYTZxU
— Sy de Pointe du Lac (@SyGoFlyy) January 5, 2023
Is it funny? We do not think so, but it is 100% wild. It is literally insane and some of the comments made us want to laugh, but good grief, we just hope the lady gets some help ASAP.
Imagine thinking you could come back quietly after faking your own death (???!?!??!) only for Rolling Stone to cover it. https://t.co/GJh6q6wrZb pic.twitter.com/7pYCgyeaN7
— ✪ Jonathan H. Gray: AKA Big Poyo Spookin' Thangs ✪ (@jongraywb) January 5, 2023
Meachen thinking she could just pop back on her old social media group and say, ‘Hey guys, I am alive,’ and it just be accepted by the group proves to us even more that she is not ok. Yes, we are poking a little fun at the situation because it is one of those things where you are so uncomfortable you start the nervous laughter. Have you ever been at a funeral and someone does something and you have to hold in a laugh? Never? Just us? OK well, it is like that, so when it happens to you, you will understand.
“Book Author Exposed on Facebook for Allegedly Faking Death by Suicide” – Rolling Stone
It is January 5. For the love of … https://t.co/Otqmp7FoV6
— Danielle Binks (@danielle_binks) January 5, 2023
2023 has started out with a wild ride and we are 5 days in. Between this story and the speaker of the house drama, we are not sure how we feel, but we can not say it has not been interesting.
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If you or anyone you know is struggling and considering suicide please dial 988 in the US to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
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