INDONESIA – FEBRUARY 18, 2017 Indonesian woman, mother of a 5-year-old boy, has always suffered from severe depression. She had addressed her condition many times with specialists, but it just kept getting worse. She decided to end it all and hung herself on her bed. Her son lived with his dead mother’s body in the apartment for several hours. She was finally discovered by accident when a friend came to invite her to his wedding, but no one answered the door.
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.
