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Suicide
#WritcoStoryPrompt78
Like hitting a rock with a hammer, life hits us hard sometimes. Tell us a story about the hardships in your life.

Sunday evening approximately 5:30pm. My girlfriend called. She just got back from having a bite to eat and some drinks with an old friend. As soon as I answered the phone I knew something was wrong.
Before I go any further I should tell you that my girlfriend is a functioning poranoid schizophrenic. She also has major anger issues. She's always been open with me about her mental health. She does not take meds nor does she go to therapy. At approximately age 20 she tried to take her own life by overdosing by way of over the counter pain medication. Fortunately she called 911 when she realized thaaww ppl
t there was no white light. There was no family to greet her. She was hospitalized for the overdose then again for her attempted suicide. I believe she was hospitalized about 3 months in total.
Back to Sunday evening. She called and I realized she was upset. She said yes she was upset and that her dad was gone (she lives with her parents and her mom is out of town). She then told me that she had just had the gun in her hand (her dad owns a gun and does not lock it up) . Then she asked if I would give her permission to kill...