There is usually a different choice other than suicide. Don't like your life, choose another. That ends the first one without a mess, and has opportunity to be reeeeeally good. ))
We should.... but, lately, I struggle with the very idea of hope... Life's a bitch and then you die (the favorite reminder of an old army friend.... who, BTW, died at 101 !!!!!!)
What a benevolent, artful way to prevent unnecessary deaths. And the fact that there was no increase by other means. I hope he found that he truly can go home again. Another good one, Sharron.
Thank you, Sue. I just ran across this bit of history and felt like this city does what it can to care for its people. I was impressed, but I don't know the whole story, obviously.
Thank you, KC. Interesting that I first found the photo with no story in mind. Then I researched where that bridge is and the story sort of revealed itself to me. Funny how a photo can do that.
Suicides. Sign of desperation. Think of San Diego Coronado bridge. A long way down to the ocean to see the waves and good bye.
Yes. Scary.
There is usually a different choice other than suicide. Don't like your life, choose another. That ends the first one without a mess, and has opportunity to be reeeeeally good. ))
Yes to that! Thanks
Good for him, and his mother! Going home is a good thing.
One would hope. Thanks James Ron
"Or live anywhere at all." My feelings exactly.
As long as we choose life, we have hope. Right?
We should.... but, lately, I struggle with the very idea of hope... Life's a bitch and then you die (the favorite reminder of an old army friend.... who, BTW, died at 101 !!!!!!)
Nice twist to the story….
Thanks, Wade!
What a benevolent, artful way to prevent unnecessary deaths. And the fact that there was no increase by other means. I hope he found that he truly can go home again. Another good one, Sharron.
Thank you, Sue. I just ran across this bit of history and felt like this city does what it can to care for its people. I was impressed, but I don't know the whole story, obviously.
I'm glad he decided to go home I always think of the anguish loved ones feel when that is someone's solution.
Our life belongs to us and it is our choice to end it if we want, I think. But suicide can cruelly inflict life long pain on the people left behind.
I totally agree.
I am glad he chose hope. And love.
Me, too. Thanks Mark
A novel approach to dealing with suicides.
I just learned about this history, and I was moved by it.
"It's never too late to come home." Lifesaving words. Never neglect to say them.
Bless all the moms, I say!
My experience on suicides is that sometimes it’s not a sign of desperation but deep depression. Not always treatable.
Thank you, Yael. The subject of suicide is deeply complex, isn't it? I admit I know nothing about it, really. Thanks for your perspective!
What a hopeful ending. He had a home to which he could return where a loving and wise mother would welcome him. Brilliant change of pace, Sharron.
Thank you, KC. Interesting that I first found the photo with no story in mind. Then I researched where that bridge is and the story sort of revealed itself to me. Funny how a photo can do that.
The addition of the history of the bridge and what was done to mitigate suicides was a nice touch.
Never too late to come home, but damn if it doesn’t feel like it sometimes. Beautifully written.
Thanks, Mr. Curtis!
Shocking statistics, but that's an impressive improvement.
Also, "its luminous veil of safety" is a wonderful line, and even more so when knowing what it stems from.
Thank you, Nathan.
Powerful story, Sharron. 💜
My own small example of "stock fiction"! I loved that photo. Thanks, sweet girl.
Oh, gosh. Hurrah for the luminous veil, and hurrah for the man and his mother. Such powerful words, Sharron. Spine-tingling. xxx