GERMANY – SEPTEMBER, 2011 When the 26-year-old man’s two-week leave from work ended and he did not show up, the management of the company where he was employed contacted his family. His brother became worried about him and went to his home to check on him. What he found shocked him. He was lying dead in bed with his decapitated head lying on the floor. It was obvious that he had been beheaded by a device that looked like a guillotine.
The police investigation showed that it was a suicide in a very unusual way. In his hand can be seen the knife that was used to cut the rope and trigger the mechanical system of the guillotine. The man was obviously very skilled as he had made the entire guillotine himself in his workplace.
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.
