My child and I just listened to a radio broadcast which highlighted the story of a man who attempted suicide by jumping off a bridge around age 19 years and survived and his attempt took place about 14 years ago.
I don't know if he wrote a book, but we thought we heard a related story about whether nets under bridges can reduce the success rate of suicidal jumpers.
My oldest sister locked herself in the bathroom once with a razor during high school. She had a difficult time expressing herself verbally. I think her feelings came out more through her music. Some gifted kids are non-verbal and they have a hard time finding ways to express their pain. Eminem's latest song ( a collaboration with Rihanna) mentions the pain his brain feels from what he calls his OCD.
The man in the radio interview said that he was waiting for someone to notice and stop his jump and he had regret the minute he started to free fall.
He made a point that is important to know -- suicidal deaths can be slow and painful. He stated that he found websites misleading people that suicide is quick and painless. He lectures to young people now not to believe that message. He was in a lot of pain. Nothing about it was easy, quick or painless.
