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The Language of Suicide Loss
When it comes to suicide loss, many people don't have the words. First of all, there are no words. Nothing we say is the magical fix to bring the person back, change the circumstances of their death or make the grieving person feel better. But there are certainly words that can either make them feel supported and connected or words that can make them feel stigmatized, disenfranchised and misunderstood. And none of us want that. So let's start with a few things to avoid in suicide loss support.