Triggers To Be Aware Of
There are moments when the person you’re supporting will need extra love and care. In these times just do the same as we’ve been saying — start conversations, ask questions and listen.
The Firsts
The first time they do things without their loved ones is always tough, this could be practical things, annual events, travelling – you name it, the first time is often hard.
Key Annual Dates
This can be anything from the anniversary of the person’s death to Christmas, father’s day, birthdays etc. The build up to these events in particular can be really challenging as the anticipation of how they might feel on the day can really trigger strong emotions.
Big Life Moments
Then there are the big moments in life that this person now has to go through without that person (e.g. weddings, births, graduation etc.). Often these moments are happy and that can sometimes make the conversation harder to have, but in the lead up find a quiet moment to check-in with them and ask how they're feeling about it in relation to their loss.
News & Media
Suicides are reported in the news a lot when celebrities die by suicide and more so now it is often featured in TV and film. This can sometimes be triggering for those bereaved, so it never hurts to drop them a message and ask how they are, you can even reference the event and say that you were thinking of them and wanted to check in.
