Searching for Answers to Surviving the Suicide of a Beloved
In the wake of his suicide, I became suicidal, a common side-effect of surviving a suicide.
Topic: suicide prevention
In the wake of his suicide, I became suicidal, a common side-effect of surviving a suicide.
It is our hope that the effects of the night will be felt for quite some time.
My brother was extraordinary. When he died, so suddenly and without warning, I felt that nothing would be extraordinary again. Except for my pain.
I knew he was struggling, but he told me was better.
By showing up and by speaking out, you made today better for yourself and for others, and we are beyond grateful.
I know what it’s like to have the voice in your head amplify your deepest insecurities and wounds.
You are not the dark thoughts that you have.
i stumbled upon the news of Jarrid’s death the following afternoon, Tuesday, World Suicide Prevention Day, around 5pm. My brain rejected it instantly. Impossible. The words could not be true.
Little bits of lost faith can be found in the most unlikely of places, and the most unexpected ways. From me to you, this is it.
Today reminds us that there are people who are hurting in this world, maybe even the people in our own lives, maybe even ourselves. And that’s okay.
We refuse to stay silent, we refuse to let stigma and the shame it thrives on, encourage us to sit idly while hundreds of thousands of people struggle.
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