2010 18-year-old Natália Mayer Parreira confided in her friend that she was having suicidal thoughts. Soon after, she stopped replying to messages, which alarmed her friend, who went to check on her.
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- Natália Mayer Parreira 1
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- Natália Mayer Parreira 2
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- Her dead body
When she arrived, the apartment door was locked and there was no response. The landlord was called and tried to open it with spare keys, but the door would not open because her body was blocking it from the inside. After gaining entry through another access point, they found her dead, having hanged herself in partial suspension.
Her friend later told police that Natália had been going through a very difficult time and was suffering from depression after a breakup with her ex-boyfriend. The case was closed as a suicide.
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.
