{This story contains self harm} Erens life has always been shit. His parents didn't care about how horrible his life was, in fact. They beat him. His sister, Mikasa, had just left for college, and there was no one to protect him from the constant torment he received at home and at school and more. One night, Eren decides to give his life by jumping off of a bridge into the icy river below. But someone saves him, and after this encounter, Eren finds something to fight for.