adminCASES of young people committing suicide are both worrisome and scary.
They seem to have little, or no respect at all, to the sanctity of life.
Life is the biggest gift from God.
It’s worth cherishing and celebrating.
Of course, we only live once but life is more precious than anything else. Some spend millions on life support just to see the next day.
Others invest in prayer for a long life, an indication life is priceless.
Sadly, there are some young people who no longer respect life.
This follows a surge in cases of suicide, involving young people.
Infidelity, debts and embarrassment are some of the major drivers of suicide. Failure to handle pressure is also pushing young people to commit suicide.
In yesterday’s issue, we carried a story about a Mbare choreographer who committed suicide on suspicion his lover was cheating on him.
The man committed suicide at his girlfriend’s home on Sunday.
He was found hanging on a washing line pole after using shoelaces to end his life.
The gory sight of the young man hanging from a washing line are still fresh in the minds of Mbare residents.
The spine-chilling incident has since become the talk of one of the oldest high density suburbs in the capital.
How the 31-year-old decided to commit suicide on suspicion he was being cheated by his lover is shocking.
Suspicion can be tragic in life if not handled well.
In life, men should always get their facts right before accusing their partners of cheating.
Insecurity is fuelling suspicion, which can be suicidal.
In this case, we have lost a young choreographer who had plenty to offer.
Fresh information gathered shows that the man was suicidal over the years. He finally took away his life on Sunday after previously making the same threats. This shows that mental health issues are real.
In life, there are people who desperately need counselling to overcome their psychological problems.
It’s high time we give each other a shoulder by sharing our problems.
A problem shared with the correct people is a problem half solved.
However, young people need to value life and realise they have a role to play in society.
Young people should never forget how their parents/guardians value them.
The elders look up to the young people as their providers and helpers.
We need to avoid a scenario where elders are now spending much of their burying young people who commit suicide.
It should be the opposite where young people should be the ones burying elders who succumb to natural deaths.
Mental health issues should now be a priority on policy makers’ lists.
Young people should also abstain from drug and substance abuse, which can drive them into premature deaths.
Suicidal people usually show signs early on and the deserve to be embraced and get saved.
No matter how hard life can become, suicide is never a solution.
Online Reporter