Coping with the unexpected death of a loved one by suicide is one of the most difficult experiences a surviving family member or other loved one can endure. According to estimates, United States, around 48,000 people commit suicide each year, which equals one suicide per every 11 minutes in this country.
And the statistics get even grimmer. Nationally, suicide is a leading cause of U.S. deaths, and it particularly effects 15-29 year old Americans. However, suicide does not have an age restriction: People of all ages commit suicide annually.
Solace, a whish identifies as a support group for survivors of suite loss, is sharing a booklet that informs and inspires those anguishing from the primary emotions associated with sucicde survivors: Shock and grief; the need to understand why a loved one took his or her own life; guilt; anger; pain, and finding the strength to recover from the trauma of a loved one’s suicide.
“What you’re enduring is one of the most horrific ordeals possible in human experience. In the weeks and months after a
suicide, those left behind ride a roller coaster of emotions unlike any other”, the booklet’s author Jeffrey Jackson says. But there’s hope, he says. While there is no magical potion that erases the thought of a loved one taking their own life, there is a path to acceptance and rebuilding one’s own life in the aftermath.
“With time and healing, you will be able to cherish fond memories of them, celebrating their life as you continue to live yours. Your goal is to carry positive thoughts of your loved one forward with you, while leaving their suicide behind”.
Here’s a link to visit the website. A free download of Solace’s helpful pamphlet can be found on their website or here.
If you or someone close to you is contemplating suicide, here are resources to contact immediately. Don’t wait another minute, reach out NOW!
Call 988.
The 988 Lifeline responds 24/7 to calls, chats or texts from anyone who needs support for suicidal, mental health, and/or substance use crisis, and connects those in need with a counselor who listens and talks through your unique situation to give personal, judgment-free support.
There’s always someone