Everything was ready, even a handwritten note, a prelude to an extreme gesture. It happened on the evening of December 24 in a town on the outskirts of Avellino, where a 70-year-old woman, exhausted by yet another argument with her husband, had expressed her intention to take her own life.
The family members understood the gravity of the situation and did not hesitate to contact the emergency number "112".
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Thanks to the dialogue and sensitivity of the military, the woman was convinced to desist from her intention. She was subsequently examined by the health personnel of “118” and entrusted to the care of one of her children.
The woman was entrusted to the care of her children
The episode shines a spotlight on the importance of picking up on signs of emotional distress, especially during the holidays, a time when tensions and fragilities can emerge with greater intensity, leading to potentially dramatic situations.
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This article is really touching and makes you think about how people can come to think of such extreme gestures. It is important that families are vigilant and that there is an open dialogue between members, especially during the holidays.