Posted by one woman cine on January 22, 2007, at 11:35:21
In reply to nor have they, more than once, sadly » one woman cine, posted by zenhussy on January 22, 2007, at 10:59:55
I feel somewhat flummoxed by the idea of offering help as "pressure". This is the only way to help I know how to give online, & that is to seek help IRL.
What can be seen as supportive in the face of impending suicide? I have no way of knowing if the threats are true or not. It feels that by *not* telling someone to get IRL would be colluding in a self-harm.
What about the case of yelling "fire!" in a crowded movie theater? The intent is may not be the same, but the effect is - IMO. The poster is saying they need help, that metaphorically, they are on fire. The fire needs to be put out - it is not time to sit idly by, though -
I'm not sure how to proceed...
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