INDONESIA Random passerby smelled the putrid stench of death while walking through the jungle. Upon closer inspection, he found a man hanged from a tree in an advanced state of decomposition. Police were called to the scene, where they carried out standard procedures before sending the body for an autopsy. Their work was complicated by the difficult terrain. The motive for the suicide is unknown.
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.
