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 so...
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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 so...
What to Say and NOT Say to Someone Grieving a Suicide
Giving Voice to Depression
18 minutes
1 week ago
What to Say and NOT Say to Someone Grieving a Suicide
What can you say to someone who has lost a loved one by suicide? Whaf shouldn't you say? This episode of Giving Voice to Depression continues the conversation with Deb Sherwood, a journalist and suicide loss survivor. This powerful and candid discussion focuses on the impact of words and actions—both hurtful and helpful—on someone grieving a death by suicide. Deb shares some of the shockingly insensitive and painful comments she received from everyone, including long-time friends and even med...
Giving Voice to Depression
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 so...
