TAKEO, CAMBODIA – NOVEMBER 20, 2017 22 year old Pol Soth Viva decided to end it all and hanged herself. Police experts at the scene conducted an examination of the body and ruled out any foreign culpability. Her body could then be taken to her father’s house where she was prepared for her final farewell.
The young woman was found by her husband. He was alerted by his mother, to whom Pol had texted her plan to die. She also left a suicide note at the scene.
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- The suicide note – original
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- The suicide note – translated
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.
