International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day
Survivor Day is dedicated to those coping with the loss of a loved one who died by suicide, no matter when their passing was. Healing doesn’t look the same for everyone. Utilizing self-care techniques like journaling or spending time outdoors with a friend can help you maintain your mental wellness. One of the most important aspects of International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is speaking candidly about the topic of suicide. Oftentimes survivors of suicide loss feel like they’re living in the shadows of their loss. This form of loss often comes with complicated feelings that feel impossible to process alone. Mourning the loss of a loved one who died by suicide is traumatic. The event can lead to PTSD, depression, and complicated grief, in addition to an increased risk of suicide. The stigma that remains around suicide. Many survivors face the fear of judgment and can find it difficult to overcome feelings of guilt. Suicide Loss Day exists to help survivors talk about the impact of t