You're thinking through the viewpoint of a savior, this person didn't want to be saved. He shouldn't have felt guilt if he didn't save them but at some point we need to respect people's decision to opt out.
Can you imagine telling someone who has just had a human slip through their arms that they shouldn’t feel guilt? Objectively, hell no they shouldn’t, they’re a hero for trying. But the human brain is rarely objective in these extreme situations.
True story. I tried to save someone I loved from the addiction cycle. They slipped right through my hands and died when I was away for a short time. The guilt of failing makes me want to die every single day.
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u/Badusernameguy2 Aug 13 '21
You're thinking through the viewpoint of a savior, this person didn't want to be saved. He shouldn't have felt guilt if he didn't save them but at some point we need to respect people's decision to opt out.