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Listening
We talk a lot about the power of non-judgmental and active listening and that’s because it’s crucial to any conversation. Often people just want space to express their feelings and navigate their situation so it’s not always about the advice you give or comfort you provide through words, it can just be that you’re listening and are providing that time for them to talk.
Loneliness
Grief can come hand in hand with a feeling of loneliness, which is often magnified by a sudden bereavement such as suicide. To manage this feeling it is important to be kind to yourself and find healthy ways to express your emotions. We also recommend finding a community of people who can relate to your feelings of grief- it can be comforting to know that others are on a similar journey and you are not alone.
Laughter
You will laugh again. In moments of huge sadness we sometimes forget the lives that we lived before our loss, forget the times we get tummy ache from laughing so hard and convince ourselves that we’ll never get back there. We promise that you will, sometimes the darkest scenarios can become lighter with a dash of humour. Comedian Isabelle Farah speaks about her suicide loss - she’s got a full stand up show about her experience!