11/22/2025
Today is International Survivors of Su***de Loss Day...a day to honor, remember, and stand with those who have lost someone to su***de.
For many, this day brings a mix of emotions: grief that never fully leaves, questions that may never be answered, and love that continues to exist even in absence.
If that’s you, please know that your pain is not invisible. Your story matters.
Healing after su***de loss is not about “moving on.” It’s about learning to live with the love that remains, finding connection in shared experience, and remembering that you are not alone.
As helpers, healers, and friends, we can:
- Hold space without needing to fix the pain
- Avoid language that stigmatizes su***de or blames those we’ve lost
- Encourage connection to survivor support groups and grief counselors
- Remember that every person’s grief journey looks different — and that’s okay
If you’ve lost someone:
Take a deep breath today. Say their name out loud. Light a candle. Journal a memory. Or simply rest. Whatever remembrance looks like for you is enough.
If you love someone who’s grieving:
Don’t disappear after the funeral. Healing doesn’t follow a timeline — show up, even quietly.
If you’re struggling yourself:
Reach out for support. You do not have to carry the weight alone.
988 (Su***de & Crisis Lifeline) is available 24/7 for free and confidential support.
You are not alone in this.
Grief doesn’t end — but neither does love.
