CAMBODIA The young man had been struggling for a long time with a tumour in his mouth, which gradually deformed his entire face. Over time, he found it harder and harder to eat. At school he was laughed at and people on the street were scared of him. At the age of 18, he decided to end it all and hanged himself.
The sad fact is that in a country with a well-developed health care system, it would only take one operation to live a full life. In Cambodia, medical care is an almost unaffordable luxury for poor people.
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.
