Posted by Tabitha on April 9, 2009, at 0:39:43
In reply to Re: Can suicide be an act of revenge? » Reggie BoStar, posted by raisinb on April 8, 2009, at 21:56:46
I can see how it could be taken that way. Suicide does leave a huge burden of pain, guilt, and confusion on the survivors. It might seem to them as though that burden is part of the intended consequence.
But I can't fathom that a desire for revenge could ever be enough motivation for suicide. The sacrifice is too great. One person gets some pain, guilt, and confusion while the other loses their entire life. Who loses? The suicide. So not an effective revenge strategy at all.
I personally believe suicide is first and foremost about escaping pain that seems unendurable and overwhelms the person's coping mechanisms at the time.
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