INDIA – AUGUST 8, 2016 The bodies of three women lying next to each other were found on the track. It was a joint suicide of three family members. 40-year-old mother Umadevi, 16-year-old daughter Chitra and 14-year-old daughter Swati. The reason for ending their lives was supposed to be disputes in the family.
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.
