Coping with Suicide Loss

Even though it may seem difficult, maintaining contact with other people is especially important during the stress-filled months after a loved one’s suicide. When you feel ready, begin to go on with your life. Children experience many of the feelings of adult grief, and are particularly vulnerable to feeling abandoned and guilty. Reassure them that the death was not their fault. Listen to their questions, and try to offer honest, straightforward, age-appropriate answers.