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“When we criticize the suicidal for being selfish, we are actually criticizing them for not enduring their pain with grace and good manners. These are nice qualities; we may be correct to reproach average citizens for not having them. But to expect everyone in pain to have them is unrealistic. Bearing pain quietly is what moralists call a supererogatory act--an act that is above the call of duty. Expecting everyone to who is suicidal to behave in a way that is morally above average is simply abusive.”

David L. Conroy, Out of the Nightmare: Recovery from Depression and Suicidal Pain
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Out of the Nightmare: Recovery from Depression and Suicidal Pain Out of the Nightmare: Recovery from Depression and Suicidal Pain by David L. Conroy
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