Posted by Mc Comfortable on June 13, 2008, at 8:43:43
In reply to Re: Suicide Clusters - Rule Addition Request p.s, posted by AbbieNormal on June 13, 2008, at 6:41:35
Hi Abbie,
I understand the concern and it has discussed in the Suicide Survivors support group I attend - a group for friends and family and such who have had a loved one die by suicide. I can only approach it from that angle, which may be slanted. From those at a grieving standpoint, it is a real fear that their loved ones will be remembered for how they died rather than how they lived. The purpose of memoralizing is important to some to accent a life not a death. Most loved ones have the "usual" needs to memorialize a person just as is done if the the death did not happened due to suicide. In addition, they certain don't want others to experience what they are challenged with.
To date, in my community we have not experienced any suicides post another than can be attributed and connected. This doesn't mean it doesn't happen obviously.
I understand this is a mental health forum but I think, to a big degree, the needs for rememberance are there.
From a clinical research standpoint I do try and understand but it's difficult given my real life experiences.
Best,
Mc
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