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Can I Justify My Suicide

I was once asked if I wanted to live? Did I have anything left to give? Would I be able to justify this to my kin? Could I be forgiven for my mortal sin? Would my children understand? Will the note I leave have clearly explained my plan? How would I carry this act out? Will there be any fallout? Who would I want to find me? Would it be a stranger or a member of family? When would I want it to take place? Could I hide my pain with my poker face? Am I alone in this fight? Will I see the bright white light?

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Paloma Walker

Date: 3/19/2018 1:24:00 AM

This is so sad to think of. I hope you are not having these thoughts. I know these are real questions people contemplating this ask though. Great write.

Craig Hawkins
Date: 3/19/2018 2:44:00 AM

Hi, thanks for your comment. I can assure you these are my thoughts lmao...Some people say suicide is a selfish act, some people say it is cry for help. Is the person really thinking that their actions will honestly help solve anything? or is this a purely selfish act? What are your thoughts?

Anita Bauer

Date: 10/28/2017 8:13:00 PM

Perhaps the title should be Can "I" justify my suicide, as it appears to be self-directed. Not recommended, as you are quite a talent! Stay alive!