Suicide is unfortunately in the news again. It seems that more and more people are feeling that suicide is the only way out.
I had great difficulty sleeping recently. I had just discovered that someone I knew committed suicide. I was stunned, I was upset, and I was also angry. Why? Why had they done this? It was so, so unexpected. But most of all, I was upset for them. I was upset that this person experienced a level of despair, a level of anguish and anxiety that they could not cope with. Jesus, Son of David, have pity on them.
Prayer for Those Who Have Committed Suicide
Bless, O God of eternal life,all who have died
by their own hand.
Grant them peace
from their inner turmoil
and the compassion of your love.
Comfort those who mourn
their loved ones.
Strengthen them to face the questions of pain,
the guilt and anger,
the irreparable loss.
Help us to reach out in love
to others who prefer death
to the choices of life
and to their families who grieve.
Amen.
Should anyone feel overwhelmed or feel the need to speak to someone, here are some useful numbers, textlines and websites to keep at hand.
Please do use them or suggest them to others who may be feeling down, upset, in distress or facing a crisis.
Please do use them or suggest them to others who may be feeling down, upset, in distress or facing a crisis.
* * There is ALWAYS someone to listen * *
1 LIFE (24/7) : 1800 247 000
SAMARITANS (24/7) : 1850 60 90 90
CHILDLINE (24/7): 0800 1111
EMERGENCY (24/7) : 999 or 112
CONSOLE: (Bereavement support after suicide) 1800 201 890
PIETA HOUSE (Centre for the Prevention of Self-Harm or Suicide) 01-6010000
If a phone call is beyond your comfort zone here's some text numbers..
send the word HELP to 51444 (1life)
send the word TALK to 50101 (children and teens)
Visit:
www.console.ie
(Support after loss by suicide)
http://ie.reachout.com/
(Reach Out Ireland. Online Help for mental health)
www.Pieta.ie
(Centre for the Prevention of Self-Harm or Suicide)
www.Olagola.com
(live chat available at intervals for those in crisis)
www.Childline.ie
(available chat with admins from 2pm-10pm)
www.Samaritans.org
1 LIFE (24/7) : 1800 247 000
SAMARITANS (24/7) : 1850 60 90 90
CHILDLINE (24/7): 0800 1111
EMERGENCY (24/7) : 999 or 112
CONSOLE: (Bereavement support after suicide) 1800 201 890
PIETA HOUSE (Centre for the Prevention of Self-Harm or Suicide) 01-6010000
If a phone call is beyond your comfort zone here's some text numbers..
send the word HELP to 51444 (1life)
send the word TALK to 50101 (children and teens)
Visit:
www.console.ie
(Support after loss by suicide)
http://ie.reachout.com/
(Reach Out Ireland. Online Help for mental health)
www.Pieta.ie
(Centre for the Prevention of Self-Harm or Suicide)
www.Olagola.com
(live chat available at intervals for those in crisis)
www.Childline.ie
(available chat with admins from 2pm-10pm)
www.Samaritans.org