Re: Mother commits suicide at same spot as her only daughter
I take a different view. I think if someone wants to kill themselves, that is their choice, and the effect it has on those around them is not their fault.
You also don't know that she killed herself just over a tiff with her boyfriend. There may have been childhood abuse or a whole range of other stuff (guilt over which may have led the mother to take her own life).
This mutual responsibility view of family relations is kind of bothersome. Your parents chose to bring you into the world, knowing full well they'd have to raise you. You can choose to be grateful and reciprocate their love and effort, but it's only a choice. Taking it too far isn't healthy IMO.
But sad story, obviously
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