Grief and loss
Grief doesn't run to a timetable. Needing support months or even years later is normal, and so is feeling nothing at all for a while.
If you've lost someone to suicide, there's support from people who've been through it too.
Who can help
Free and confidential. The cards show what's open right now, in UK time.
Cruse Bereavement Support
0808 808 1677Someone to listen after a death, and ongoing support if you need it.
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide
0300 111 5065Run by people who've been through it, for adults 18 and over bereaved by suicide.
Samaritans
116 123For anyone struggling to cope. You don't need to be suicidal to call.
Shout
Text SHOUT to 85258A trained volunteer texts back. No calls, no talking out loud.
CALM
0800 58 58 58Campaign Against Living Miserably. For anyone over 18 affected by suicide or suicidal thoughts. Phone, webchat or WhatsApp.
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Things that can help
- There's no right way to grieve. Anger, guilt, relief and numbness are all common.
- Keep some routine if you can: eating, sleeping, getting outside. Small things hold you up.
- Talk about them. Saying their name out loud is allowed.
- If grief turns into not wanting to be here, call Samaritans on 116 123, any time.
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