We’re days out from one of the darker holidays of the year, when visual and audible reminders of death are prevalent throughout our communities. Coping with Halloween as a survivor of suicide can be difficult. Non-survivors have no idea how their graveyard displays or costumes impact us. One of our more popular posts from the past year was one I shared last October on this topic (click here to read it). I thought it might be helpful to revisit the tips I shared on how I got through it.
This year, I don’t plan to dress up or decorate our house. If anything, I may set out a bowl of candy and encourage the neighborhood kids to help themselves until it’s gone. I’m also not one for scary movies.
What advice would you share with new survivors about getting through this season?
