I'm not disparaging suicides when I call them weak, I'm pointing out that anybody who would consider doing a thing like that needs help. I don't think a normal, mentally healthy person commits suicide. Of course, there are exceptions; people who are terminally ill are a different issue. But in the vast majority of cases, suicide is a tragedy that does unbelievable damage to the family and friends the suicide leaves behind. You don't want to encourage people to do such a thing.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Ventura argues most suicides are not normal healthy acts but tragedies needing help, though he uses stigmatizing language.
- In plain terms
- He says suicide is usually a tragedy needing help, not a normal act.
- What can you take from it?
- View suicide as a serious issue requiring support rather than weakness.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How should we talk about suicide?
- What support do people struggling need?
Another view
Calling people who consider suicide 'weak' is harmful and inaccurate regarding mental illness.
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