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Q&A series: When will stigma end?

11/20/2019

 
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I wish I could say the stigma surrounding death by suicide will end soon. I wish I could say everyone will understand that people experiencing trauma and illness, stress, anxiety, and mental/personality/behavior disorders deserve our kindness and support. Maybe I can’t say that today, but I am hopeful that as survivors of suicide loss speak about the reality and complexity of this type of death, others will take up that message and knowledge.

I do know that many people understand. Already. Right now. And I can say that surrounding yourself with these people will help you as you process deep loss so complicated that medical science does not have a complete picture of how suicide happens, much less how to prevent it in every case.

You can understand. Through reading and seeking support, locally and online, you can find help and hope. Right now. More books and blogs and resources are available today on this subject than ever before. More people are studying the pain that leads to suicidal thoughts, and more researchers are looking at those who are left in the aftermath.

Start here: https://allianceofhope.org/bookstore      
   
Start here: https://forum.allianceofhope.org/

Start now.

When will stigma end? It will end with you. I’m not saying you can control the people around you. No one can do that. But you can end it in the most important place of all: in your heart.


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