Tag: emotions

The range of emotions experienced in suicide grief extends far beyond simple sadness, encompassing anger, guilt, shame, relief, confusion, anxiety, fear, numbness, regret, love, abandonment, betrayal, and countless other feelings that might arrive simultaneously or shift rapidly. Survivors often feel shocked by the intensity and variety of emotions, wondering if they’re “doing grief wrong” when they feel things other than pure sadness. Validating the full emotional spectrum of suicide grief, understanding that all feelings are acceptable and normal, and allowing yourself to feel whatever arises without judgment supports healing.