Christina Morrow
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Christina Morrow · upvoted 27 items
over 9 years ago
today in "Things that didn't happen"
Hi Christina, Thank you for your exploration of this subject matter - it is deeply affecting. My one red flag with the story you've shown is that it shows suicide as the end of suffering and the beginning of bliss for this woman; an idea that may lead some of those who see it (without reading your disclaimer) to feel that suicide will do the same for them - an idea that we both agree is dangerously false. It is a permanent and dreadful end to a temporary problem. Life can always be re-gained. It also fails to show the devastating effects of her death on the man who she loves. One thing I know about suicide is that it destroys the lives of those left behind. Yet the woman is shown going on without having to face what she did to those around her. I deeply appreciate the depiction of her struggles, but I'm afraid that some who view this (not everyone will read your disclaimer) may come away thinking that suicide will bring them bliss when it is really the worst thing they can do.
Christina Morrow · commented on 13 posts
over 9 years ago
I'm so sorry for your loss.
The national suicide prevention hotline is a great resource if you are struggling with these feelings: 1-800-273-8255