The topic might be considered as not convenient, given what happened a few days ago in the frontroom*. If so, feel free to delete it.
Anyway, here's the idea. Why should we try to prevent people from comitting suicide? People are supposed to be free, and even free to hurt themselve as long as it doesn't hurt the community.
Then, why should we try to prevent suicide? Some people make choice, weight the pro and the con and decide that their life is not worth it. Should we deliberately try to convince them that they're doing the wrong choice, even though they might actually be right?
My father-in-law comitted suicide 4 years ago. He was a really nice man by all standards, and even though we sometimes got mad at each other (which probably mean we had a normal relationship), I really liked him. I would probably never have been as successful studies-wise as I am today without his help as well.
I was of course really sad when I learnt he ended his life. But who am I to judge him? He had deep monetary issues, was being sued by some former partners because of a job that turned out poorly, had bad relationships with his real son and his parents, etc.
He made many suicide attempts, driving my mum completely nut (as she was also having her own issues), and he knew that despite the fact he loved us, he was being a real burden to the family, and would be as long as he couldn't solve his issues and find a new job.
Now, 4 years later, I think he made the good choice. I'm not heartless, I cried when he died, but I mean, it was his choice. Who are we to prevent someone from leaving this place if he can't stand it anymore?
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