Offering hope, comfort and support for survivors of suicide loss.
Guest blogger Kimberly lost her son Tom to suicide. As many survivors have experienced, Kimberly faced many inappropriate and tough questions from others, even though they may have been asked with the best of intentions. Today, she shares a "guide" with tips for talking to those bereaved by suicide loss. Though it's written by a mother, the questions apply to all survivors.
A Mother’s Guide
When Tom died, I was thankfully referred to ...
We often talk about the pain associated with the past after losing a loved one to suicide. Regrets about not doing things differently can be consuming in the aftermath of a tragic loss. What we fail to discuss is the pain experienced when we are forced to accept what will never be. Whether you are conscious of it or not, we are constantly making plans for the future. We look at our children and imagine who they will one day become. We never ...
Newly bereaved or a longtime survivor, it's always helpful to know we aren't alone in what we're feeling. Today, guest blogger Jennifer Scott, of SpiritFinder.org, shares tips and considerations for everyone navigating the grief journey.
Tragic Loss Can Spark Anxiety And Depression, But Support And Time Can Help
Facing the tragic loss of a loved one can turn someone’s world upside down and make moving forward a major challenge. Anxiety and ...
Regardless of my father's suicide, I have always disliked the question, "How are you?" Do people really want to know the answer? I'm not sure people are even equipped to deal with anything other than, "I'm ok." What makes it more difficult is when you are struggling with a response. "How are you?" How difficult is it to find an answer when you yourself don't know. This is what happens in the aftermath of a suicide loss. It is difficult to ...
How often have you said to yourself, "I should have known?" Or, "I should have been able to prevent this?" There is a reason they say, "Hindsight is 20/20." Everything is perfectly clear AFTER the event. Every behavior, every action, every word all hold new meaning. It can be difficult not to blame yourself for your loved ones' suicide if you are looking through the hindsight lens.
It is unclear why letting yourself off the hook is so ...
