Survivor's HandbookGrieving is as natural as Crying when you are hurt, Sleeping when you are tired, Eating when you are hungry, or Sneezing when your nose itches. It is nature's way of healing A broken heart. –Unknown
This survivor to survivor publication is provided free as a service to Wisconsin families by the hopes (Helping Others Prevent and Educate about Suicide) organization. hopes 608-274-9686 We also sponsor an opportunity to have your loved one remembered on a quilt project called, "the Many Faces of Suicide." The Wisconsin part of a national quilt project that is displayed around the state and goes to Washington D.C. for a National Awareness event sponsored by SPAN each year. Each spring we host a Walk for Awareness, Bringing Depression and Suicide to Light in Madison. It is an opportunity to join other survivors and supporters of suicide prevention as we remember the lives of people we lost to suicide and renew our efforts towards suicide prevention. View our website or call 608-274-9686 for more details.
Table of ContentsIntroduction: A Letter to Fellow Survivors Explaining Suicide to Children Guidelines for Immediate Help From Close Friends in the Aftermath of a Suicide People Say the Darndest Things Grief and the Mourning Process How Support Groups can be Beneficial When Your Child Died by Suicide Please Don't Ask Me to Explain ... Again
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Disclaimer: hopes is not a crisis or counseling service. If you are suicidal, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255), provides access to trained telephone counselors, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The diagnosis and treatment of depression and other psychiatric disorders should be performed by health care professionals. The information on this site is for educational purposes only. |
