suicide

Sad to say every second people die from different causes. Most of the cases, we have no control of it, sicknesses, accidents, young or old, you just don't know when or why it happen?

But it's even sorrowful to say that in some instances, we do have the choice, to prevent it taking place for our own lives or the people near you. Sometimes people decide to let it happen or ignore it or didn't pay any attention about it.

The other day, I attend a farewell ceremony of a young man, he commit suicide 3 days after his 21-year-old birthday. I hardly know him; I went with other church members as a support for this young man's parents. 

From his biography and all his loving family, relatives, teachers, his dear friends, classmates, roommates, he is a bright, happy, talented, open minding and kind young fellow. It’s too late to investigate the reasons now, why does this happen? But truly, it's such a shame to loss him. 

All this draw me back to the memory of, not long ago, the suicides of a famous American stand-up comedian and actor, robin Williams, and also couple days ago, a high school teacher. 

We do have the chances to stop it from happening. I recall, years ago, one of our church friend has a serious depression, all the friends team up together with a tight schedule to keep company with her and her family. I mean there’s must a sign about it. I know that's easy to say than do, sometimes it is tough to tell. Some people never show their real feelings. Some of them even show such a positive attitude; cheer others up, helping others. Is that the way they try to hide themselves from others? Or they didn't know about it or feel afraid or ashamed to let others know, not even their close friend or family.

We only can say pay more attentions and be a considerate people for yourself and the people around you. 

In case of depression come up to you, don’t feel shame or scared about it, it’s normal to have that kind of feeling once in a while. Don’t try to suppress it; otherwise, it’ll only make it become worse. Rush for help, to one or two trusty friends, they can be you family, friend, teacher or a specialist and so forth. Let it out; let it go, even shout it out or cry or talk it out at a save place. If it’s really serious that you need the help from medicine or psychologist or psychiatrist, don’t’ resistant it, you might only need that temporary.

But if you really don’t trust anyone or don’t want anyone to know your dilemma or for any other reasons, don’t forget, Jesus is the best counselor, and it’s free for anyone at anytime, anywhere and for anything that you are encountered. Talk and pray to Him about it, He’ll hold onto you, comfort you, and talk to you. Actually, prayer is a plus for any kind of remedies.

Be positive and alert for yourself and people around you.