When you're at the brink, it takes courage to live on

A sad woman looking outside her window. (Courtesy)

The other night, as I surfed through the turbulent seas that are social media sites, I stumbled across a news item about a man who had taken his own life. Too much horrifying news of late, I sighed. I lingered momentarily, then swept the post aside, seeking more interesting news.

Later I learnt that the man was an old friend and colleague, a buddy I would call once in a while and have one of those chit chats - those fleeting, yet meaningful exchanges that men often share. I returned to the post, now seeing it through a lens of grief and disbelief.