How to Accept the Suicide of Your Own Child

Although everyone experiences grief in different ways, everyone feels some form of depression, sadness, anger, disbelief, and loneliness after losing a loved one. When the death is because of suicide, you may experience the expected feelings of grief as well as other feelings, like guilt. Allowing yourself to have these feelings will help you accept the suicide of your own child. There will be times when you feel like your emotions are overwhelming you. Using mindfulness techniques can help you accept the suicide of your own child by helping you cope with the stress and anxiety of the situation. Try not to blame yourself or feel responsible for what happened. Your child’s suicide is not your fault. You may feel tempted to analyze every aspect of your child’s life and your own actions as a parent in an effort to understand what happened. It is normal to feel guilt after the suicide of a child, and to wonder if there was anything could have done to prevent it. However, if you find yourself thinking this way, remind yourself that you did your best, and that what happened is not your fault.