Why I Jumped Author:Tina Zahn If I could make it to the bridge the pain would stop. I just had to make it to the bridge, and the hopelessness would end. — It became a refrain, running over and over in my head as I raced down the highway. Make it to the bridge and the pain will end. — It's hopeless. Just wanna die. Make it to the bridge. — When I fianally reached the highest poi... more »nt of Tower Drive Bridge, I pulled over and stopped the car. I was so calm so sure I knew this was the right thing to do, and there was peace as I opened the door, stepped out, and walked around my car toward the guardrail.
As I reached the concrete barrier, I heard someone calling out to me 'Ma'am! Ma'am'!
I ignored him as I took a deep breath......and jumped.« less