During my studies at Edinburgh University, I met some people who were hopeless about the future. On the surface, it seemed that they were perfectly happy with the daily activities of student life. But laughter often has a way of masking the silent cries of despair.
Despair often has a name.......
Only one month has passed and the entire campus is still searching for sense in the suicide of Stephanie Bramsen. One cold and foggy morning, she suddenly leaped off an eight storey tower block. All she left was a suicide note saying, "I'm sorry." How senseless and tragic you might be thinking. Indeed, why would a popular and talented girl, in the prime of enjoying her independence and success do this? She had been dating someone for 3 years, and the pain of a relationship break up must have consumed her with despair. Very likely, the stress of finals and other personal problems made her feel that death would be a better reprieve.