CAMBODIA – MAY 15, 2018 When 16-year-old Khann Chanthou returned home drunk from a party, her mother shouted at her a lot. She accused her of being lazy and told her she would never amount to anything in life. The argument upset Khann so much that she decided to commit suicide. She hanged herself on a beam.
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When her mother noticed the next day that the front door of the house was locked and her daughter was not responding to her calls to open it, she called the neighbours for help. When they broke down the door she found her own daughter hanging lifeless from a beam. She probably regretted shouting at her.
If you’re thinking about suicide, please stop and recognize that your pain is not permanent, but this step would be. It may feel like there’s no other way, but there is hope, even if it’s hard to see right now. Your feelings are temporary, and with help, they can pass.
Talking about what you're going through might feel difficult, but it’s the first step toward healing. Don’t turn away from the people who want to support you. Life can offer more than what you're feeling right now, and the pain doesn't have to last forever. You deserve help, and it’s available.
If you need immediate help, please contact a helpline.
