Survivors of Suicide Support: Reaching out for understanding
Today has not ended as it began. I was down, really down. I mean so far down that the enemy attempted to take ground long since won in my life. It was that way until just an hour ago when I went to my once a month survivor’s group. I felt so dead inside as I walked into that crowded room. It seemed like each person touched a different part of my heartache and gave me permission to be where I am. As I left I determined two things.
1. It is okay for me to enjoy life ( Jonathan would dismiss what I now see as guilt for living as silly.)
2. It is okay for others to be where they are. Not everyone will understand my grief and I don’t want them to, because if they did, it would mean that they too have lost a child to suicide.
Praying for you. I also shared your page with my husband’s ex-wife. Her significant other had a 30 yr old son that just took his life last weekend. It’s been a hard thing for their family, and not having solid information from the authorities involved. They think it may have even been an accident (he was a former marine and suffered from PTSD and night terrors). Regardless, they are suffering in this unique way that not everyone can understand. I shared your blog and hope they will eventually find comfort in our God and Savior through your words.
God bless you Karisa.
Thank you for sharing. My prayers are with the family.