Difficult to read but worth it for some understanding and empathy. - TopicsExpress



          

Difficult to read but worth it for some understanding and empathy. She (suicide) promises us an escape from our perpetual suffering. We believe her when she tells us death is the answer to our torment. She provides us with an odd comfort in the midst of our misery. Suicide is an ever present temptation for some who suffer from mental illnesses. Suicide is a temptress the mentally ill are constantly flirting with. Like all abusers, she can be so charming. “Your suffering will end,” she tells us. “You won’t have to feel the pain anymore.” And even though we know down deep that she doesn’t have our best interests at heart, her message of instant relief is so appealing, we somehow suspend reality in order to accept her reasoning.
Posted on: Mon, 25 Aug 2014 15:53:14 +0000

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