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Suicide loss can bring deep pain. It can also bring shock, anger, guilt, fear, and many questions.

Some days may feel harder than others. That is okay. Grief has no set path or timeline.

You are not alone. You are not to blame.

There Is No Right Way to Grieve

Everyone grieves in their own way.

You may cry. You may feel angry. & You may feel numb. At times, you may even smile or laugh. All of these feelings can be part of grief.

Give yourself time.

You do not have to rush. You also do not have to hide how you feel.

Take Care of Yourself

Grief can affect your mind and your body.

Try to eat when you can. Drink water. Rest. Go outside. Take a short walk. Even small acts of care can help.

Most of all, be kind to yourself.

You are doing the best you can during a very hard time.

Remember Your Loved One

Love does not end with loss.

You may want to keep a journal, look at photos, light a candle, or make a memory box. You can also talk about your loved one and share the stories you want to keep.

There is no wrong way to remember someone you love.

Reach Out for Support

You do not have to carry your grief alone.

Talk to someone you trust. A friend, family member, counselor, or support group can help.

Some days you may want company. Other days you may need quiet. Both are okay.

Ask for what you need.

Hold On to Hope

Healing does not mean forgetting.

It does not mean that your loss no longer matters. Instead, healing can mean learning how to carry both your love and your grief.

Take it one day at a time. On very hard days, take it one moment at a time.

Your grief is real. Your love is real. & Your story matters.

There is hope ahead.