In 2005 Kevin Berthia went to the Golden Gate Bridge to end his life

Berthia and Briggs both have Ted talks on YouTube if you are interested

I watched a documentary on this bridge and the suicides. I recall one chap who jumped and survived. He swam to shore with a broken arm or ribs or something, then drove himself to the hospital.

Damn, the pollen is really bad today.

Awesome

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I watched a documentary on this bridge and the suicides. I recall one chap who jumped and survived. He swam to shore with a broken arm or ribs or something, then drove himself to the hospital.

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I think it was a Radiolab or This American Life episode where they interviewed a guy who jumped and lived. He said he felt regret the moment his hand left the rail. As soon as he couldn't grasp it, he wanted nothing more than to be able to take it back.

I had two takeaways from that.
1) That's awful to hear.
2) If I'm going to kill myself, do it with a bullet. I don't want time to regret it.

That guy’s body posture in the first photo reveals so much. He looks completely defeated.

Great story.

Reading these stories are always tough. My biggest takeaway is its always complete strangers being there for you. You don’t have to suffer alone. People are willing and want to help, and it’s usually the most unlikely types!

Really sad that depression from $250,000 in medical bills from a preemie daughter is what sent him to the bridge that day. Makes you realize it could be any one of us.