The encounter between Dominik and Sylwia at the bar was not real.
Even for those who meticulously planned and appeared very committed to killing themselves, they are — in a way — sabotaging themselves.
But I can tell you, both as a survivor of loss and of an attempt, that life is unquestionably precious — and I believe that more fiercely than I ever have before.
The risk of suicide is found to be related mainly to the self-inflicting act as such, and less to the degree of suicidal intention of that act.
It's a crossover phenomenon not seen since the heady days of Hef.
Even as someone who works in mental health, I missed the signs.