2011 65-year-old man was found torn to pieces in his backyard. A suicide note was found in his home stating his reasons for killing himself. He said he was in tremendous pain and depressed. Investigations revealed that he used to be a soldier trained in explosives.
Several other explosive devices and bomb-making components, such as detonators, were found in his house. This alarmed the police because they had the man on their radar previously for expressing his strong anti-government views online. A major security sweep was launched to safely defuse the explosives from his house and possibly track down other planted bombs. Fortunately, these fears proved to be false.
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.
