I can deal with the subject in a broad sense and understand why PC doesn't allow active intentional suicide posts. Personally I have talked some down in the other section that used to be here. Although I can understand if someone has a terminal disease, I too have a problem with the "its my life" theory. My older brother ended his life and I agree with Perna, its devastating for family and friends. When it happened to my brother, I made the conscious decision I wouldn't let it ruin my life and instead would use it to help others.

If society takes the attitude of "its your life so its ok to kill yourself"....there are many teenagers who might feel exasperated with a problem that seems its the end of the world but to an adult, its not. I also think there's value and lessons to persevering through problems, that lead to personal growth. I have many battle scars and its been tempting to give up but in the end I keep going. I will honor my existence till the end because I don't know what's around the corner that may change for the better. Society should talk about this and have help available in schools.