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Sometimes, you can learn the most from someone who has lived it. That's true with suicide loss.
In this episode Lisa Sugarman, a suicide loss survivor, shares her deeply personal story of grief for her father, a relative and a close friend who all took their own lives.
The discussion highlights the unique and complex nature of suicide grief, which is often burdened by guilt, trauma, and unanswerable questions.
Lisa offers compassionate, actionable advice on how to support someone who has lost a loved one to suicide, emphasizing the importance of holding space for them, asking questions, and avoiding judgment.
She also stresses that help is available through resources like the 988 Crisis Lifeline, a crucial tool for anyone, not just those in a suicidal crisis. The episode serves as a powerful reminder that while the pain of loss is immense, there is another side to it and that remembering loved ones is an act of love.
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Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/GivingVoiceToDepression/
Terry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/givingvoicetodepression/
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Sometimes, you can learn the most from someone who has lived it. That's true with suicide loss.
In this episode Lisa Sugarman, a suicide loss survivor, shares her deeply personal story of grief for her father, a relative and a close friend who all took their own lives.
The discussion highlights the unique and complex nature of suicide grief, which is often burdened by guilt, trauma, and unanswerable questions.
Lisa offers compassionate, actionable advice on how to support someone who has lost a loved one to suicide, emphasizing the importance of holding space for them, asking questions, and avoiding judgment.
She also stresses that help is available through resources like the 988 Crisis Lifeline, a crucial tool for anyone, not just those in a suicidal crisis. The episode serves as a powerful reminder that while the pain of loss is immense, there is another side to it and that remembering loved ones is an act of love.
Explore mental health and addiction treatment options at recovery.com
Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/GivingVoiceToDepression/
Terry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/givingvoicetodepression/
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