After Losing Someone To Suicide

After losing someone to suicide, it is acceptable to struggle with emotions of anger and grief.

• It is common and natural to feel anger toward the person who committed suicide at the same time that you have overwhelming grief over the loss. A devas-tating choice was made without your input that will impact your life, leaving you to pick up the pieces and deal with the aftermath.

• it’s acceptable and normal to feel guilty and anger toward the deceased. Express your feelings and let them go. Do not hold it in, do not let their senseless action hold you down.

• It is acceptable for you angry at the person who committed suicide and angry about the choice they made to end their life, leaving behind the legacy of pain and hurt

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