Tag: growth

Post-traumatic growth describes positive transformation that can emerge alongside grief without minimizing loss or suggesting suicide was somehow “worth it” for lessons learned. Many survivors eventually discover unexpected strength, deeper compassion for others’ suffering, changed priorities that reflect what truly matters, increased resilience, greater appreciation for life’s fragility and preciousness, and motivation to help others or create meaning from tragedy. This growth doesn’t erase pain or make loss acceptable, but it acknowledges that humans can experience both devastating loss and personal evolution simultaneously, carrying both grief and growth together.