DÜZICI, TURKEY – OCTOBER 10, 2016 Erdogan Ceren, 22, couldn’t bear to break up with his girlfriend. He decided to take his own life and to show his pain to the whole world via a Facebook live stream.
Erdogan Ceren
He says during the stream, “Nobody believed I was going to kill myself. So watch this”. At that moment, he picks up the gun, puts it to his chest and pulls the trigger. But the gun didn’t fire because it jammed.
Instead of taking this as a sign to live, Edrogan corrected the weapon and repeated his attempt. This time successfully. The gun went off and he fell dead on the spot.
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.
