Posted by cmcdougall on May 2, 2002, at 12:10:56
In reply to is this suicidal?, posted by katieb on May 2, 2002, at 0:08:29
Sweet Katie,
This should probably be re-directed to PSB....
I truly believe that if people were totally honest, everyone would have to admit that they have contemplated the idea of suicide.
I have very strong spiritual beliefs, and I believe that our time on earth is transient and we are here to learn and then move along. Perhaps we come back here to keep learning, or maybe we go somewhere else.
I believe that I have the right to choose to take my own life if, for any reason, it becomes completely unbearable. What I have a real problem with is young people committing suicide (they need more time to really understand life) or someone who commits suicide w/ malice. For instance, a rebellious person who wants to punish his/her loved ones. I don't believe people should kill themselves out of weakness, either. There are plenty of people willing to lend their strength (like posters on this board) if one feels like they can't take anymore.
Suicide is ultimately a very selfish act. Sometimes circumstances justify being selfish, but it should not be at the expense of others, ie family and friends who would be tormented forever because of it.
So no matter how easy it would be to check out, I could never lay that burden on my children who will need me for a long time. And, I want to see my grandchildren and great-grandchildren. So, no matter how tempting the idea of "checking out" sometimes is, I have too much love to give. If anyone needs some, here you go... xxxooo And theres plenty more where that came from.
Love and luck,
Carly
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