If I am to believe the information on the internet, more than 40 people die every day in Korea as a result of suicide (in the Netherlands, this figure would be around 10, but we cannot be certain. In any case, given the high number of people suffering from depression, a great many pills will be dispensed).

As for the deceased, the family has not disclosed the cause of death, and regardless of what others may think, I do not view suicide negatively.

I am indeed a supporter of Drion (and Drion's pill, the right to decide when you die). I am not convinced that everyone will find happiness sooner or later, that life is valuable and must be lived, that old wounds heal and that everything passes. This is pure nonsense. In addition, experiences are never the same and what one person can just about tolerate is the downfall of another.

There are far too many broken souls out there for whom life is unbearable and, as you have already experienced, counselling is of little use (there is no such thing as real confidentiality, so it is wise to keep your mouth shut).

As for that new acquaintance: I am convinced that we do not blurt things out to everyone. There must have been something you instinctively sensed that made you say what you wanted to say.

Incidentally, I do not agree that the good always go first. I know many good people who are still walking around in this world (exhausted or very active). Perhaps they are desperately needed and have an important task to perform, such as comforting people in need, until they can move on or there is a successor for them.

Take all the time you need. No one will force you to be active, to forget or to pretend that life is wonderful.

I send you warm greetings and a big hug, and do what feels right for you (I know that's easier said than done. Broken hearts heal, if they heal at all, agonisingly slowly).

cc @almaguer