I had that call once. 12g under the chin...made him look like the predator. He lived for about 4 months after the fact.ELB wrote:And if you really want to add to the drama, botch the job, blow off half your face, and lay there slobbering your breath through your own blood (which is also all over the bed, the walls, etc). That really impresses the family.
Suicide is selfish and in many cases a desperate cry for help/attention. Attention in any form is a win for them....even if they aren't around to see it.ELB wrote:But of course the reality is that someone who is despondent enough to kill himself or herself does not necessarily have the capacity to care about the effect on others. Or if he does, he just may want others to see the results...