The grief associated with a death by suicide can be overwhelming. Suicide is often sudden and traumatic which can add to the pain of losing a loved one. Many loss survivors are unprepared and left without a clear understanding about why their loved one took their life.

People who have experienced a suicide loss often need compassionate support from people who can listen with empathy but without judgment.

Many people have found it helpful to connect with a counselor who understands grief and loss. Counselors experienced with suicide-specific grief are helpful because this type of loss is unique.

Some people benefit from groups. Survivors of suicide loss can also be helpful.

This article by grief educator Alan Wolfelt offers other helpful information for helping a suicide loss survivor heal.

https://www.centerforloss.com/2023/12/helping-suicide-survivor-heal/