CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA 34-year-old woman, for reasons still unknown, decided to end her own life. She sat on the edge of her 18th-floor balcony in an apartment building. For about 15 minutes, she sat there gathering the courage for her desperate act, slowly shifting her weight toward certain death. Sadly, her story did not have a good ending.
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.
