Recently, I took a walk with a friend who, like myself, has also experienced loss by suicide. I asked her, “What regret did you experience in your loss that you might offer to someone who has a loved one currently struggling in a suicidal crisis?” “That’s a great question.” She paused. “I would say, ‘Listen to everything and anything the person has to say.
Just keep listening.'” She repeated, “Just keep listening.’” I love this answer. Sharing a regret together felt so good to both of us.
Talking about our best learning after losing someone to suicide was a new and unexpected moment between us. Suddenly, we both had something to give.
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