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September 2, 2010 | 7:53 am

A Suicide Attempt, A Dodge Charger and A Crazy Bitch

Posted by Ilana Angel

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This week a 22 year old man jumped off a 39-story apartment building in New York City.  He had written on his Facebook page that he hated his life and was “over it”.  The assumption is that he was attempting suicide.  How sad he must have been to do this.

It’s a horrible way to die.  You have the entire time you are falling to think about what you’ve done, and even if you regret it, there is nothing you can do.  For this young man, who is an actor living in the city and working in retail, it seemed like the only answer.

What makes the story truly amazing is that the young man did not die.  He landed on a parked car and miraculously survived the fall.  He is in the hospital, doing well, and will be fine.  It’s remarkable that this recent college graduate is alive.

He landed on the back of a Dodge Charger.  The owner of the car is a construction worker who was working nearby.  He had driven his wife’s car to work and could not believe it saved the man’s life. He was not concerned with the fact that the car was totaled.

Sidebar:  I get how people love their cars.  It’s a huge investment of money and time to have a beautiful car and take care of it.  I’ve never been a car person really.  I like my car, and I take care of it, but there is no sense of parental pride for my wheels.

This is where the story gets sad.  By sad, of course I mean disgusting.  The fact that this young man felt so desperate he would try to end his life in such a dramatic and horrific way is sad, the response from the woman who owns the car is disgusting.

The wife of the construction worker told the media in New York City that she is pissed off.  She had just filled the car with gas, and was annoyed that of all the cars in New York City, he “picked” her car to jump on.  I want to smack this crazy bitch.

She said she loved the car and said she wanted to meet the man who ruined her car and ask if he feels like an idiot that he did not die and ruined a car in the process.  She goes on to say that the car and her baby.  Really?

Listen to me you selfish, insane, moron, a young man almost died.  He is only 22 years old.  His spirit was so broken that he jumped off a building to end his pain and you are concerned about your car.  It’s a car you idiot.  How is that of more value than a life?

This woman who is worried about the loss of her “baby” needs to shut up!  You are an idiot and every time you open your mouth you are digging yourself closer to hell.  You are truly disgusting, an embarrassment to your family, and the city of New York.

To the construction worker who is married to the crazy person, I can only image what your life must be like to be married to this woman.  That she values a car over a life is quite telling.  You are in my prayers as I imagine you are living in your own darkness.

To this young man, I am sorry for your pain.  I hope you get the help and support you need to get well and live a full and happy life.  Living with despair is exhausting and I wish only good things for you.  You are in my prayers.  Breathe deeply and keep the faith.

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I saw this news story last night but the suicide attempt wasn’t confirmed and the ‘wife’ had no part of it…
I hope the young man gets some help and perspective.  One to five years from now your life will be completely different. It is like high school it will pass and I for one am glad you have a chance to see the differences.  Get help, have faith and you will be OK.
The man driving the car was convinced it was the ‘rosary beads’ in the car that helped save the young man’s life.  I don’t care if it was a ‘lucky rabbit’s foot,’ that is faith at it’s best and the gentleman showed the true meaning. 
The wife and I use that word loosely, I have nothing to say about her except, ‘Karma is a wench’ and getting your Karma dry cleaned is not an option.
I wish the young man and the car driver the best in the future…

Comment by LC on 9/02/10 at 9:52 am

This is truly an amazing story and a miracle that the young man lived. My father always said that suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem.  Life can get tough, but tomorrow is always a new day with new possibilities. I hope that construction worker will use this as a time to reflect on his life and the kind of person he married. Seems like her true colors came shining through and they aren’t pretty ones.

Comment by Kathy on 9/02/10 at 12:10 pm

How would you feel if he had landed on and killed and innocent passerby? It’s sad when someone wants to end their life, but choosing a method that obviously risks taking another life with him makes this guy the selfish jerk in this story. I would be angry at him too.

Comment by Peter on 9/02/10 at 12:45 pm

@ LC: I heard about the wife on the Today Show.  They were talking about her and quoted her response to the local paper. 

@ Kathy: I like what your dad said.  Thanks for sharing.

@ Peter:  It would have been a completely different story if he had landed on someone else.  I’m sure he never thought about what could possibly happen, and certainly never thought he would hit anything or survive.  As for being selfish, I think suicide is generally a selfish act but I don’t want to lose sight of what this story is.  If this woman had said she felt for the boy, and was sorry for him, and then said he could have hurt someone, and then mentioned her car, maybe I would not think she was a total nightmare.  But she didn’t.  He hit her car and all she cared about was that she had just filled the tank.  He was not right, but he was not well.  She is just a bitch. 

Thanks for writing everyone.

Comment by Ilana Angel on 9/02/10 at 2:50 pm

Wow there are just some people who are beyond belief, and I wonder do those people hear themselves???  I agree that suicide is a higly selfish act, but it is borne of despair and a complete lack of faith….as much as suicide makes me angry, it mostly makes me very sad for the person and the loved ones left behind…but this horrible creature, really she does set the bar on selfish and self-centered behavior!

Comment by tracy on 9/02/10 at 4:16 pm

Once again you are off the mark. I am a New yorker like that woman and if someone landed on my car I would have those thoughts to.How do you know if they are strapped for money and now have to pay off a car loan? New Yorkers are not as politically correct as Ca people.He only jumped from the 6th floor. Why didn’t he aim for the sidewalk? Even better why not a gun, they are everywhere in NY.He’s not really trying.I don’t like people who do things half ass.Happy & healthy Rosh Hashanah

Comment by Mark on 9/02/10 at 5:57 pm

@ Tracy:  Agreed.

@ Mark:  First of all, these are my opinions so it’s impossible for me to be off the mark.  I may not feel about it the same way you do, but that does not make me off the mark, just of a different view than yours. 

Now…..If you read my blog then you know I am anything but politically correct.  If it were my car I would be pissed.  I would however be more concerned for the young man who tried to killed himself. 

Him jumping from the 6th floor is not anything that I have heard.  All the news stories I saw this morning, including the Today Show piece, said he jumped from the top of the building. Regardless of what floor it was, can you really aim for the sidewalk?  If you jump there is no guarantee you will land where you were aiming. 

The fact that you are calling this kid out for trying to kill himself half assed is both horrific and oddly attractive.  I love New Yorkers.  Happy New Year to you too.

Thanks for writing.

Comment by Ilana Angel on 9/02/10 at 6:22 pm

hello sirs i read an article on your printed copy titled ‘Islam:the false mask of a religion’ by some named E.A.Winston
i found the article discusting and full of lies against Islam,to prove the false accusations of the writer, i need him to answer the following
1.why non moslems have survived under moslem rule for centuries jews cristians and others, while moslems were exterminated under cristian rule in spain, wht is it that jews lived under moslem rule in spain as high class cetezens and when they were prosecuted by the panish they escaped again to moslem rule. Your article can not hide the facts on those who have brains,and with time even those who are just minding there own lives will see the facts. you can not cover the sun with any thing.As The world gets smaller and people of deffent faiths gets closer you will be more exposed.

Comment by Ahmed kosherman on 9/02/10 at 6:26 pm

Well. I’ll say it.

Mark, you are an asshat. And hellbound.
Go sit in your car cuz that’s as good as it’s ever gonna get for you. Sit back, settle in and watch real life, worthwhile, satisfying, joyful life, pass you by.

Comment by Leslie on 9/02/10 at 8:46 pm

And Mark, when cars are damaged there’s this thing called i n s u r a n c e . Check it out.

Comment by Leslie on 9/02/10 at 8:50 pm

Thank you Leslie, my thoughts exactly.  As the mother of a child who got depressed enough to try to take her own life, I am shocked by Mark’s statement. My daughter is now a happy, healthy, beautiful 25 year old. I hope and pray that this young man has someone who will help him through this dark time in his life and that he will be happy.

Comment by Kathy on 9/03/10 at 8:33 am

I’ll tell you what makes me want to commmitt suicide - YOU! I have read all of your recent blogs and have come to the conclusion that “You are an idiot and every time you open your mouth you are digging yourself closer to hell.  You are truly disgusting, an embarrassment to your family, and wherever you are from”. Remember the old thing from being a kid - what you say is what you are? Why don’t you find something positive to focus on. Why are you so fond of using the word, “bitch”? Does it make you feel kind of like a “bad girl”?

Have you watched “Americas Got Talent”? It’s a great show. Name calling in any situation is a poor reflection on you and completely takes any credibility away from your mantra of “Keeping the Faith”. I think the story about this woman was totally blown out of proporation because there are so many people like yourself who seem to thrive on self righteousness and being judgemental. You need to seriously change this broken record. Some of your blogs are all about finding true love, your son, being Jewish, etc., and the rest of them are trash. Not going to attract the man of your dreams this way, not that you care because your head is too far up your own ass.

Comment by toni on 9/03/10 at 10:57 am

Toni,
I agree on one point, I try not to call women names but it doesn’t always work.  We as women tend to denigrate each other with terms that are anti-female, we even denigrate the female dog, the bitch. 
I do however realize that we as population are nastier to each other as women than men are in many cases.  You are a case in point. If a blog like this only makes you think of suicide and bad spelling, maybe you need to get some help and tutoring…. 

Or please don’t read it.  Ilana is none of the things you are ascribing to her and even when she disagrees with people she is fairly gentle in her opinion.  You on the other hand are pretty out there and very vile in attitude. 
Please don’t let the page hit you on the way out…

Comment by LC on 9/03/10 at 12:21 pm

@ Leslie: Bravo.
@ Kathy:  I’m glad to hear your daughter is happy and thriving.  Thanks for sharing.  I hope the outcome will be ye same for the hong man in New York.
@ Toni: I am very supportive of women.  The thing is, not all women are great, some are bitches. This women in NYC was a bitch and I’m not going to sugar coat it just because she is a woman and we need to be nice to each other.  I hope your rant made you feel better.  Thanks for reading, thanks for writing, thanks for bring so charming.
@LC:  You made my day.  When a regular reader steps up and has my back, it is a beautiful thing.

Have a great holiday weekend everyone.

Comment by Ilana Angel on 9/03/10 at 4:07 pm

ilana,
i was brought up in a house where my mother attempted suicide over and over again. then when her health took a true turn for the worse, she tried so hard to fight to live. which was ironic to say the least!! she died of a massive heart attack at the young age of 54—-a full deck (52 cards) and a couple of jokers—-‘54’.
i wish she would have got help earlier for her own piece of mind and all of her children. i wish she would have lived to see how beautiful and talented her twelfth grand child turned out to be. my mom died three days after i told her i was exspecting in six months—i miss her dearly but she missed my wonderful daughter as well.
i wish that young boy that jumped help, i hope his mother holds his hand to let him know how important he is.
i’m just sayin’...
(o.m.g.)
life is too short!!

Comment by zero milligrams (o.m.g.) on 9/12/10 at 7:55 pm

Anyone who disagrees with the poor woman that lost her beloved Dodge Charger, to a selfish suicidal jumper, must not own such a fine automobile. Perhaps all the bleeding hearts would have felt different if the unemployed actor would have landed on a passer-by. But on the upswing, the jumper could probably get a job as a stunt man. Or maybe pick a higher building, next time. I’d even drive him to one, in my Charger!

Comment by Duke Steel on 9/13/10 at 7:21 am

ilana,
i must have had tears in my eyes whenever i wrote this last night—-‘i wish that young boy that jumped help…’
i meant to write—-‘i wish that young boy, that jumped, gets the help he needs…’
now may i say to ‘duke steel’—-
got to love a ‘smart ass’,
yes, growing up with suicide—-my mother wasn’t any good at her tries—-but she kept her kids on edge (so to speak…) with each attempt. we learned the true meaning of the story ‘the boy that cried wolf’. plus ‘if at first you don’t succeed, try try again’—-we had a million cliches about my mom and her old tricks but they were cries for help, that were left unheard. at times i wonder why—-but then i realize it doesn’t matter what she was ever thinking, doing and if it were for real or not.
i’m just sayin’...
(o.m.g.)
duke, you might have a point about the stunt man potenial…

Comment by zero milligrams (o.m.g.) on 9/13/10 at 8:13 am

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