She Was Ready to Give Up Until a Stranger Stopped Her
go through with something: to do something you decided to do, even if it is difficult, uncomfortable or unpleasant
In 2019, Charlotte Lay was struggling with mental health. She felt she had reached her limit. She walked onto the railway tracks, ready to end her life. The train driver, Dave, received a call from the station warning him about Charlotte. He stopped his train and offered to help. He sat with her, saying they could talk things through until she felt safe. Because of his kindness, Charlotte did not go through with it.
Later, they reconnected on social media, and soon, they were speaking every day. Over time, they became friends and then fell in love. They married in 2022 and now have a family.
Charlotte and Dave want people to know that there is hope, even when things seem dark. Together, they remind people that even a few kind words can change a life.
Sample sentences
Sarah felt nervous about singing on stage, but she decided to go through with it and enjoyed every moment.
Mark hated giving speeches, but he went through with it anyway.
I didn’t want to move to a new city and leave my boyfriend behind, but I went through with it because it was the right choice for my career.