Hi guys, im brand new here. Im finding the grief of losing my partner to suicide excruciating. Although i have amazing people around me, i feel the need to connect to people in similar circumstances. Its almost a month passed already. Although i feel like every day full of sadness goes painfully slowly, i can hardly believe how quick a month has almost gone. Is there anyone in a similar situation who would like to connect with me? Thankyou xxx
Hello @VickyJenks ,
I can see that you’re new to the community. I hope you find it to be a support to you, but I am so sorry for the loss of your partner that brings you here.
You say you are feeling the days are full of sadness and it would help to connect with others. I wanted to share some sources of support that might help you right now.
- Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide offer support to people over 18 who have been affected by suicide. They have a supportline on 0300 111 5065 and run support groups nationally.
- Support after Suicide has a list of local and national support.
You might also want to explore our Online Bereavement Support, where you find our Grief Guide self-help platform, our Grief Coach text support service, and how to access our Online Bereavement Counselling.
Thank you again for sharing – please keep reaching out and know that you are not alone.
Take care,
Alex
Hi so sorry for your loss I know how hard it is for you at this very raw time. I lost my son to suicide and it was so very hard. I cried most days and felt really angry at first. And with him. Then my mother in law said something that stuck.She said “it was his own will to do what he did”. I thought what she said gave me acceptance and peace and to not judge him in his decision to do what he did. I hope these words give you some insight of why some people do what they do. Not everyone knows how anyone is really feeling all the time. Regards to you and your family.