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Judgement
Let's talk about positive judgement, use your judgement to make good decisions around self-care and looking after yourself whilst grieving. External judgement isn’t worth worrying about, have conversations with people you can trust to listen without judgement.
Journey
We use this word a lot at Suicide&Co, we’re run by a full team who have lived experience of suicide loss and are all on this journey together. Every day we learn more about ourselves and the community we’re in. When navigating your own grief journey make sure that you go at your own pace, grief isn’t a simple journey but know that no matter how bumpy the road is - you are not alone.
Joy
Losing someone to suicide can bring moments of deep sadness but that doesn’t cancel out moments of joy. We promise you that you will find moments of joy again. Talking about mixed feelings is so important, sadness and happiness come hand in hand. One of our favourite self-care tips is to search for the tiny moments of joy in the everyday, walking in nature or calling a friend are two easy places to start.