For Suicide Survivors
If you have lost a friend or loved one through suicide, this page is for you.Remember, none of us are God. We cannot control another human being's behavior and though we may have missed the "signs," we are not to blame. We did the best we could.
There are many of us who did see the "signs," yet were unable to save another human being. We are all limited in our ability to control another person's behavior and decisions. We can only be responsible for ourselves. This is a feeling of powerlessness that we must accept.
It is common for survivors of suicide to carry guilt. We say to ourselves "What if I....," Had I have...,"If only..., and the list goes on. These feelings of guilt are normal for us to feel, but these feelings are not true.
I have provided a list of resources for you. God bless you.
Email list: Suicide, left behind by
put "subscribe suicide-survivors" in the body of the letterThe suicide-survivors mailing list provides an electronic support group for people who have had a family member, close friend or loved one complete suicide. Membership of the list is open to anyone seeking emotional support regarding the death of someone close to them due to suicide, and to people willing to offer support in a non-judgmental manner. The stigma surrounding suicide can make it extremely difficult for survivors to deal with their grief and can cause them also to feel terribly isolated. This list exists to provide one avenue where people can discuss, and begin to resolve these feelings in an emotionally supportive environment.
"1000 Deaths" An extensive site for suicide survivors