BELÉM, BRAZIL – MARCH 24, 2014 Antonio Saboia da Silva, 36, and his wife Maria Ivoneide had a brutal fight. Maria threatened to commit suicide. Since both had a shotgun at home, Antonio wanted to make sure his wife would not use it, so he fired two rounds that were in the chamber. He then left the house.
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However, Maria found one more bullet at home and managed to load the shotgun herself. When Antonio heard another shot, he ran home. There he found Maria lying in a pool of blood on the floor. She was beyond help.
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.
