r/nextfuckinglevel Aug 13 '21

Firefighter snatches suicide jumper out of mid air

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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.

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u/throwaway5920142 Aug 13 '21

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.

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u/Effective-Celery-420 Aug 13 '21

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/IndiaCompany- Aug 13 '21

I’ve found helping others quiets that desire. It’s why I volunteer at the food pantry and homeless shelter.