INDAIATUBA, BRAZIL 20-year-old woman gave up her life and threw herself off a footbridge across the Santos Dumont Highway. Although it was not the greatest height, she landed directly on her head and died.
Medical records at the hospital where she was taken revealed that she had a history of several failed suicide attempts. She had apparently been struggling with prolonged depression.
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.