"…..In most cases, when people commit an act of suicide they are usually dealing with extremely overwhelming emotions that are the result of hopelessness, helplessness and feelings of isolation within the physical world. They allow the elements of fear and negativity to take over and shroud their lives, shutting out all others. Although the negative assessments they have are not always based on reality, it is nevertheless the way their mind evaluates the situation. I truly believe that these sad people are not punished in any way for taking their own lives once they are back in the spiritual world, as some religious doctrines suggest. Unfortunately, only after they would have made the transition back to spirit life, would they be able to observe the intensity of what they did. At that point, they might choose to work toward a healing process for their loved ones here that are still experiencing pain from this event; they would most likely do this with the assistance of their spirit guides and teachers. Hopefully, they will have found the enlightenment they need to help them realize that they have the right to love and be loved….."

- Doreen Molloy, from her book Proof Positive, Author House, 2004