Posted by raisinb on April 8, 2009, at 21:56:46
In reply to Can suicide be an act of revenge?, posted by Reggie BoStar on April 8, 2009, at 21:32:39
Hi Reggie--
I don't think it's inappropriate--maybe it would be good to post a "trigger" warning in the subject line--but the deputies can provide more information than I.People in the wake of tragic loss often experience anger. When suicide's involved, it's natural to feel anger at the loved one.
That being said, as someone who's been suicidal, I seriously doubt suicide is ever truly about someone else. It is a decision made for oneself when life truly becomes unbearable and not worth living. I passionately believe that though it's tragic, suicide is a right--we all own our own lives (unless, perhaps, there are children involved) and nobody who has not had the experience of being an agonizing, depressed self has the right to label suicide "selfish" or "an act of revenge" unless there is clearer evidence involved.
That's my .02 anyway.
poster:raisinb
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