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Mar 9, 2014 · Some lovers try to hang on to a relationship by threatening suicide. Here's why they do it—and what others can do.
- People I thought were friends were not there for me during the lowest time in my life. This could be because they were really never a friend in the first place or they were so caught up in their own grief, they cannot bear to talk to me, as I am a reminder that Steve is no longer here.
- People that I least expected to reached out to me and supported me in my time of grief. These were people I hadn’t spoken to or seen in quite some time or people who had known Steve but didn’t know me, yet they reached out to me with such compassion.
- It is OK to cry in public. Crying is part of the human condition, and to this day, I still will break down in tears over a simple reminder of Steve. There is no rhyme or reason as to what that might be.
- Intellectually, I understand one needs to remain positive and have gratitude for things to change for the better, however, putting that into practice is so difficult, harder than anything I have had to do in my life.
Dec 21, 2019 · When my loved ones asked me how a suicide attempt could happen, I was able to answer. And as I fielded their questions, I saw something beautiful happen: We both could heal and empathize with our...
Mar 13, 2024 · If you (or someone you know) are faced with a suicide threat intended to maintain a relationship, what is the safest way to respond? How should you navigate this situation so that neither of you...
Oct 7, 2018 · My girlfriend has one particular mental health professional who always seems to make her feel worse. She's been coming home in tears from their sessions.
Losing a loved one to suicide can be extremely painful and emotionally difficult. But suicide can also have a ripple effect, extending beyond someone's immediate family and friends. You may still feel affected if someone you don't know very well has died by suicide.
Feb 5, 2024 · The suicide of a loved one is often so sudden, shocking, and deeply disturbing it can trigger a condition known as complicated grief—where the sorrow and pain of your loss remain unresolved and don’t ease up over time, preventing you from resuming your own life and relationships.
