BANGLADESH Desperate life situation led 60-year-old Ruhul Amin to the decision to take his own life. He waited for a passing train and laid down on the tracks. According to his family’s testimony, he had taken a loan of 3 million taka (approximately 25,000 USD) to grow onions. However, due to poor-quality seeds, the onions did not grow, and he was unable to repay his debts.
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.
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