Why didn't Jess kill herself in a long way down?

In "Long Way Down" by Jason Reynolds, Jess refrains from taking her life partly due to the strong influence of her family's expectations and the weight of their unspoken rules about revenge and violence. Additionally, her internal struggle and the desire to find meaning beyond her pain lead her to pause and reconsider her choices. Ultimately, the narrative illustrates her journey of grappling with grief and the complexities of her situation, which prevents her from succumbing to despair.