In my lifetime I have seen several men who have given up their lives. In my
case, it was always men. Till this day,I am haunted by the memory of a dear
friend, whoended his life by jumping from the terrace of the building he lived
in, a scant 5 minutes after we had spoken on the telephone. I recall the last
conversation. He seemedto be in a hurry and wanted to end our conversation.
It bothered me at the time.I still ask myself if somehow I had failed him. I
wonder what leads a person to take this ultimate step.Clearly, a person who
takes this final step is deeply disturbed and wants to end it all.We need a
suicide prevention life line, telephone number manned by trained volunteers to
help talk people out of considering suicide. I don't know if this exists in
Goa. If it does, it needs to be given more publicity, to help those who feel
that life is not worth living.When a person gives up their life, they may have
solved their problem, but the traumascars their near and dear ones for ever.
it has been over 40 years since I lost my dear friend, but the memory is so
vivid, and the grief unabated. And I still ask myself what I could have done
to prevent it. There will never be an answer.Roland, thank you for taking up
this very important subject. Being in the USA at the moment, I will not be
able to attend, but I will be with you in spirit.With my best wishes.........
Vivian
From: Goa Desc <[email protected]>
To: goanet <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 22, 2016 3:06 AM
Subject: [Goanet] FRIDAY BALCAO to focus on Suicide Prevention on 26th August
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Dear Cybergaonkars on Goanet,
We continue with FRIDAY BALCAO
on 26th August from 4pm to 6pm
at Goa Desc Resource Centre
No.11, Liberty Apartments,
Feira Alta, Mapusa.
TOPIC: Suicide Prevention: Need to take the campaign forward in Goa
SPEAKER: Open Discussion
We invite you to express your viewpoint
by attending the FRIDAY BALCAO.
If you cannot attend, then please send
your views and action plan suggestions
by email to [email protected]
best wishes,
Roland Martins
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