How I Survived My Son’s Suicide
My husband and I were sitting in a police car when we got the news my son Charles, 20, died by suicide in 2015. That’s the moment I left my former self on a shelf somewhere in the past and this new
How Parents Can Support a Child With Suicidal Thoughts
As a parent, supporting a child who is thinking about suicide can evoke a lot of different emotions. You may feel scared and not know where to go. You may find yourself experiencing guilt and feeling responsible for what they are going
Loving Someone with Suicidal Thoughts
If someone you care about has suicidal thoughts, there are many things you can do to help besides telling them about the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, advising them to get professional help, or calling the authorities. (In fact, please don’t call
10 Things to Say to a Suicidal Person
Many people desperately want to know what to say – and what not to say – to someone who is thinking of suicide. The article 10 Things Not to Say to a Suicidal Person is SpeakingOfSuicide.com’s most popular post. Almost a half-million
10 Things Not to Say to a Suicidal Person
“I want to kill myself.” Those five words are a shock to hear, a dreadful pronouncement from a friend or family member you do not want to lose. You recoil at the thought. How could they want to die? As unwelcome as
“If Only”: Self-Blame After a Loved One’s Suicide
“I should have _________.” “If only I _____________.” “Why didn’t I ____________?” Different people may fill in the blanks with different words, but the sentiments are the same: I am to blame. I should have been able to stop my loved one
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