In a horrifying incident from Yunlin, Taiwan, a young man's life was tragically cut short following a harrowing ordeal intended to cure his mental illness. On December 2 of last year, a family, driven by belief in the need to purge "impurities," subjected their 28-year-old loved one, identified only as "Chen," to a fatal exorcism ritual.
The ritual, aimed at extracting supposed "evil" through the removal of saliva, was considered justified by family members who believe Chen was under the influence of malevolent forces. This belief took root after Chen exhibited changes in behavior, marked by a period of returning home late, followed by days without food or drink. Despite a hospital visit that did not yield improvements, his family concluded that his condition was supernatural in nature.
The exorcism, performed in the presence of an ancestral shrine at their home, saw Chen restrained and subjected to extreme measures by his own family members in a desperate attempt to "cure" him. The ordeal ended in tragedy, with Chen's suspected cause of death being suffocation, pending confirmation from an autopsy.
This incident, now under investigation detained Chen's parents and brother on suspicion of causing death through their actions, reflects the deep stigma surrounding mental illness and the extreme lengths to which fear and superstition can drive families seeking to avoid disgrace.
This Tragic story serves as a poignant reminder of the critical need for education and awareness about mental health issues. It underscores the importance of seeking professional help and the dangers that unchecked superstitions can pose to society's most vulnerable.
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