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[–] SplashJackson@lemmy.ca 37 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Imagine thinking your life belongs to you, and then having to get permission to end it without suffering

[–] megane_kun@lemm.ee 19 points 6 months ago

There are other options other than this one that requires permission. The article mentions her reasons to choose this method.

From the article:

She had thought about taking her own life but the violent death by suicide of a schoolfriend and its impact on the girl’s family deterred her.

Whether we agree with her or not, it's her decision.

[–] FriendBesto@lemmy.ml 5 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Jumping off bridges is free, no?

Clearly, this is about a more complex social issue/concern.

[–] Obi@sopuli.xyz 1 points 6 months ago

I think it's technically illegal in most countries (suicide I mean, not specifically the bridge variety).