A FACELESS ILL IN OUR GENERATION

A FACELESS ILL IN OUR GENERATION

We are deeply saddened by the recent suicides of two of our brothers. Though the reasons of the acts are isolated and respectfully confidential, these are signs of a growing faceless ill that is encroaching in the lives of our generation. Depressing and alarming as it is, our entire community should seriously pause in reflection on the trends, actions, and events that may have fuelled and triggered these unfortunate acts.

We call on our formators, counselors, and teachers to give greater emphasis on formation that teaches resiliency in the midst of personal challenges, foster a greater environment of trust and open communication and to be more vigilant in probing students with ill signs and act upon it with utmost personal care and professional guidance.

We call on our fellow students to be more sensitive and loving with one another, building real and rooted relationships that bring out the best in each and everyone. We also call on our fellow students to break the growing wall of isolation and build strong bridges of care and love to those who most need it.

We call on our parents to constantly and caringly communicate with their children and assist them in processing their life experiences.

These unfortunate events are a wake up call for all of us. It is very sad that this faceless ill has to take two young lives for us to realize the urgency of confronting and preventing it from striking again.

We should face this crucial chapter in our lives with deeply rooted faith, a resilient and caring spirit, and unyielding hope for the challenges to come.

We extend our deepest sympathy to the families and loved ones affected by this very unfortunate event.