As Cleo said - a permanent solution to a temporary problem. I have no doubt some do it for the attention, and others are afraid if they did it somewhere privately they might not be found (right away, if not for a long time). There is SOME counselling, but it's still woefully inadequate and carries a certain stigma with it. According to CCTV footage, she was waiting for the train's arrival and at 3 pm, she jumped in front of a running train. "It's a shame that because of her actions others were hurt, and with the Japanese being as they are, I doubt as well that others were traumatized by this woman's actions as well.". Spend some time reading up about mental illness and especially depression.". It is mental illness, do you lot get it "illness". It breaks my heart. Ppl who experienced this will be traumatised. We had a discussion about having another child, I told her we had two wonderful children and I did not feel it was necessary to have a third and I thought she agreed,' the heartbroken husband said. Better to choose death. A man has been charged after he allegedly jumped onto train tracks near one of Sydney's busiest stations, bringing traffic to a standstill and causing chaos for commuters. I agree with Papigiulio there must be more gentle ways to do this. Paying tribute to his late wife, Mr Yabani added: 'Zdenka was a lovely woman, I was blessed to have her in my life. A very great part of the problem though, is that people simply withdraw, something very easy to do in society nowadays. I am absolutely amazed how many people on this message board knew the deceased person. If you are screwed up, go into that forest at the foot of Fuji and do us all a favour PS - don't wanna sound callous, she may have been mentally sick, but it's possible this selfish woman has destroyed other people's lives. Swiftly after, the couple received a letter from the Overseas Department stating they would have to pay to transfer hospitals - which sent Zdenka's mood spiralling, assistant coroner Alison Mccormick heard. (Thanks to Ben Orlove for the tip.) ( ) A. left B. arrived C. went D. returned. 40.680481 -73.843731. A train fatally struck a woman after she jumped onto the tracks at Bay Parkway Station in Bensonhurst on Wednesday morning, police confirmed. Leighane Melsadie Redmond had been taken to court over unpaid bills, the inquest at Beaconsfield Coroners Court heard today (November 15). The woman jumped in front of a southbound A train at Rockaway Boulevard around 10 a.m., policesaid. On January 8 2018, the husband took his two children to school and returned home to find the paperwork for the transfer of hospitals lying on the computer keyboard, before he discovered his wife had thrown herself in the path of a high speed train, tragically killing her and his unborn daughter. I think health ministry and public health departments should be more proactive to combat this epidemic of suicide, "There was no criminal activity. So, after that experience I'm not so keen on excusing those people. When you are in a state of mind that jumping in front of a train is the best solution to your problems, you are in a very dark place indeed, and rational thought would be a struggle I'm guessing. Email: editor@japantoday.com 'Stop and think' is always good advice. Ignorant selfish act, saw this on the news last night looked horrible and the people that got hit by her flying body must be traumatised. 'Is it right that the outcome of that was she had an arrangement whereby she would be able to repay it down by monthly 143 contributions?'. Join the leaders of English Education for Children in Japan! He has left 2 lovely little girls who will grow up not even remembering their Father. And the number is increasing - the year before was around 30.000. more than 34000 people kill themself in Japan every year, that is horrible! It is terribly sad that the woman felt she had to end her life, and needless to say a horrible experience for the four people hit by her body. "fit into society"?! Obviously the woman had problems, but if she left a family behind not only will she have shocked them deeply by killing herself, but she might be making them lose a lot more than that as well. I think I'd be sick to my stomach if I witnessed that. And if you want to do something to help someone before they get in this desperate position, a little bit of kindness and understanding really helps. Maybe we should ask ourselves how could we do that instead of pointing the finger? I think it is wrong and low class to criticise someone who found that this was the best thing for them. Surely "taking it out" on someone implies intent Smorkian? No counseling available in this country? I personally think the whole 'ganbare' and 'I must not make a scene' are partially to blame. I think they should think about others rather be self centered. ), I am even more horrified. If your going to do it don't risk others. cleo - although I understand what you're trying to say I think you're missing the point that some people are just not in that state of mind to 'stop and think'. I also very much doubt that she was in any kind of logical state of mind when she did this. is rational - at least for now! US firms waiting in the wings read to pump 'billions Parents' fury as schools STILL won't tell them if they are closed tomorrow as teacher strikes continue. For confidential support call the Samaritans in the UK on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or click here for details. Based on the collateral damage you think was somehow purposely premeditated? Still, I was always somehow conscious of the fact that there are better options. Meaning that I don't believe that Japanese people, generally speaking here, take things like this in the same manner as many if not most westerners do. Have it government regulated? The identity of the woman is unknown at this time. A Long Island Railroad train bound for Rockaway Beach was gliding into the East New York Station at Atlantic Avenue and Manhattan Crossing about 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon when the. If you've been impacted by this story, Samaritans is a confidential emotional support service for anyone in the UK and Ireland. I know they are not in their normal state of mind, but still, if one wants to end his/her life it's better to do it quietly and away from people's eyes. Add Your Voice to CantaNYC, a Community Chorus! What annoys me that this government ignores this problem like so many others, bullying, shody reactors and so on. Woman is left 'looking like Rose West' thanks to unflattering Tory Eurosceptics could take TWO WEEKS to decide whether to back Rishi Sunak's Brexit deal for Northern Watch as shoplifter puts BACK products he's trying to steal after live CCTV hub tells him: 'You're being Is YOUR lifestyle good for your heart? It was found later from other CCTV camera rec. Firefighters responded to the station around 5:45 p.m., and EMS pronounced the woman dead on the scene, officials told Patch. @steve@CPFCJUL. Mr Hector Bradley . As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. How is this not a fundamentally very selfish act? This woman has, through her actions, seriously affected many others. Again, it's sad she did it, but you DO know that when a person kills themselves on the rails the family may have to pay the expenses for clean up and delays, etc., right? It's a shame that because of her actions others were hurt, and with the Japanese being as they are, I doubt as well that others were traumatized by this woman's actions as well. If you really think about it (which you CAN do if you really try) I don't believe that she went down onto the platform, lined up the shot like a pool player, made sure there were sufficient people in the shop, then jumped infront of the train but if your just Trolling, keep up the good work. I think I'd be sick to my stomach if I witnessed that. I dont believe that the people who saw what happened really have registered in their minds what they saw. While it is a sad event, the method in which she did was selfish to say the least. Several witnesses . Of course people who witness this are traumatised and i don't think anyone would deny this. They were sick. 'It was completely out of the blue, it scared me. This happens everyday, another happy day in Japan. Life had got too much for her and she did the only thing she could think of to put a stop to it. Nevertheless, that doesn't excuse the fact that Japan is in dire need of social support services, anywhere from distress centers for abused women or victims of rape to trauma counselling and psychiatric treatment. . The main thing is mental ilnnes should be seen and treated as any other illness. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. 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Her family may be pressured by the train company to pay a "fine" but they have no obligation to pay and any company should be condemned by the public for badgering a grieving family. Police are currently trying to identify the deceased. She may have lost everything. It was found later from other CCTV camera recordings from the station that the woman escaped unhurt and got out of the railway station. "Why couldnt I help?" Northbound 3 trains are running on the 5 line from Nevins Street to 149th Street-Grand Concourse. Was she a member of this community? Thoughtless, yes. 'Her movements around the station, going from one side of the station to the other, going down to the station and back up, was an unusual pattern of behaviour. would you agree that the definition of selfish could also be applied to the people here who are lacking in consideration for someone who was pushed to the ultimate extreme of taking her own life?
Leighane Melsadie Redmond had been taken to court over unpaid bills, the inquest at Beaconsfield Coroners Court heard today (November 15). Everyone could feel and understand each other as much as they understand themselves and events like this would probably cease to exist. There are organizations and individuals out there that are trying to deal with this societal problem, but I think it takes a very special type of person to be able to tackle this head-on. At 6.30am that morning, at which time Melsadie was with her father Leroy Parris, Ms Redmond had checked her bank balance at a garage. All of you who said "she was selfish" knew her right? why?". For that you are lucky. Another example of what happens when emotions are pent up through the pressure of life in Japan. She would have known this if she had been thinking about it previous to the act, but did it anyway. 'This is a gesture or activity which appears to have shown deliberation and forethought. 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