SUICIDE IS A SIN

Sir,
It concerns me a lot to see our people killing themselves because of disappointments or dissatisfactions. People do not want to fail or be disappointed and cannot accept it. Losing a loved one and failing at university, among others. People always need more of what they already have. But sadly, they lose, fail and, in life, their greatest desires are never fulfilled. Then they cannot accept and choose to commit suicide. It concerns me mostly because suicide is a sin, and worse of all, that cannot be forgiven. I am somehow frustrated because these people instead of making amendments or looking for a second chance they want time to be turned back, which is something that will never ever happen. And once they realise that, they write suicide notes and kill themselves. It is true that time lost is never regained, but another day is another chance for them.

I am reminded of my secondary high school RE teacher who used to say, quitters never win, and winners never quit. This is a fact. Failing once or twice does not mean one will always be a loser. I love the saying ‘once beaten, twice shy’, it means that. I will just share a slice of my life. Because of difficulties I faced in 2017, I could have ended my life but the gospel I had could not allow that. My case was not a result of my stupidity but of somebody else’s.

I dropped out of school while in Form V, in March, and only returned to write the external examination in October; meaning for six months I did not go to school. In my first sitting, I was considered a private candidate. I am not making it personal but I trust it will motivate many people. The story is long and emotional (I will write about it later). But through it all, I showed my toughness because a man never quits, he perseveres. I got five credits and this year I was upgrading one subject. Next year, if God permits, I will be enrolled at a tertiary institution.
In my situation,very few would have not reached where I am today. I am not trying to glorify myself but I am trying to say people need to be strong and courageous. Every sad story has a successful ending.

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