Tag: difficult conversations

Learning how to talk about your loved one’s suicide death with family, friends, children, coworkers, and others who need to know what happened presents ongoing challenges for survivors. You must decide how much to share, when to disclose the cause of death, how to handle insensitive questions like “Why didn’t you stop them?” or “Didn’t you see the signs?”, and how to protect yourself from judgment while also breaking the silence around suicide. Having prepared responses, setting boundaries around what you’re willing to discuss, and finding your own words for talking about suicide helps you navigate these difficult conversations on your own terms.