Back to the death of Gary Speed as the outcome of the Coroners Inquest has been reported in the news.
The coroner could not say if his death was intentional or accidental. While intent was discussed it was not possible to determine from the circumstances. The conclusion of one journalist is that this is “…utterly baffling”.
Suicide, for the most part, is utterly baffling, that’s a conclusion readily reached by grieving family, friends, and colleagues. Those left behind will remember a person with much to live for. The loss is very painful and near impossible to reconcile with without empathy for a suicidal mind. It also known that an individual’s suicidal intent can dissipate, the act may be contemplated but not completed. That after all is the premise underscoring suicide prevention efforts, even in the last minutes an intervention is possible, or a change of heart. So what happened here?
Gary Speed sat on the steps of his garage with a ligature of cable around his neck,and tied to the banister perhaps contemplating or threatening suicide. I know less than the coroner but can guess and trying to say if this were an act of intentional self-determination or an accident is not possible.
The coroner stated that it was possible that Gary Speed nodded off and slipped causing his death. To say in retrospect, if his actions were those of contemplation or an ultimatum is not possible. Troubling and utterly baffling…
Suicide is defies an simple explanation and is typically regarded as without moral justification. It is surrounded by questions without definitive answers, religious, philosophical and psychological questions and it remains confronting and utterly baffling…
If you, or someone you know, needs emotional support call Lifeline on 13 11 14 in Australia. Crisis counselling is available around the world.





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