Death Wish

Today I am briefly going to talk about a taboo subject that many people try to avoid. This doesn’t have anything to do with making money and pertains more to the ‘spiritual’ side of this blog. This subject has been at the back of mind for a few days now, ever since I heard some bad news.

A few years back, I was asked to attend the wedding of a family friend and as they wanted to save money, I was also asked if I could supply and drive the wedding car (due to the brand/ model), which I was very happy to do. The groom, whom I had only met briefly once before (at a funeral strangely enough), was a very nice fellow, but appeared awkward in public, a little shy and withdrawn, some might say troubled.

On Tuesday of last week, I heard that this gentleman had decided to end his life by jumping in front of a high speed train. The news shocked me and I am not easily shocked or disturbed. I was also informed that this gentleman had tried unsuccessfully to end his life on two previous occasions in the last six months. Since his death, some people have asked his wife, why he was not supervised 24/7 and was able to commit the final act, considering his state of mind. However, the conclusion of this story and the reason why I am telling it to you is that we cannot stop or be responsible for those who have a death wish. We can try to persuade, support and be there for them, but ultimately, it is their choice whether they wish to live or jump ship early.  Although we may feel sad, those of us left behind should feel no guilt. RIP

Tags: Death, guilt, Help and Advice, life, Relationships, Requiescat in pace, taboo

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