[dogsbody70]

Here in the UK we have the samaritans-- an organisation that desperate people can contact and talk about their distress.

Being a GOOD listener is invaluable really. If a person can talk about the way they are feeling that in itself can help to release their emotions

I live not so far from the infamous Beachy Head, renowned as a choice for those who want to throw themselves over the cliff tops. even Locally some have driven their car over the clifftop.

Often break ups in relationships can cause great grief, anger and hurt, enough to make someone feel there is no more point in living.


Good friends can be ahelp at such a time-- if only they will just listen and be there for their friend through difficult times-- without any judgement.

If they realise how any family or friends that they leave behind will be hurt and upset-- and blame themselves. maybe that will make them think long enough to try to gather themselves together.


All these homeles people-- sleeping on the streets. what must it be like for them. Those who lose their jobs when families rely on them. Bad relationships.

even fathers who are kept away from their own children by their former partners-- as frequently happens. I have no idea why Japanese people may take their own lives. even though in the war they were told never to be taken prisoner-- rather commit seppaku----

where possible many can be saved if they have someone to turn to who can also help them over bad patches.