Always In Our Hearts |
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And Never Far From Our Thoughts |
Grieving the death of Brittany has
been unquestionably one of the hardest things we as her family and friends have ever had to go through thus
far in life. We have all had strong feelings of sadness, loneliness, fear, anxiety; guilt, resentment, and anger over
the past 11 months. According to, The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, (AFSP,2011) that those feelings
are a normal grief pattern. AFSP went on to say that “experiencing any or all of these emotions during acute
grief can be very normal” (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, 2011).However, as Brittany’s parents
we are what AFSP and the Grief Counselors define as, "stuck" in the grieving process and suffering from
the condition called Complicated Grief (CG) (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, 2011). Some of the signs according to the AFSP of Complicated Grief are: ∞
Strong desire to be with your loved one again. ∞
Trying to do things to feel closer or near loved one. ∞
Spending a lot of time looking at pictures or videos to feel as if the individual has never left. ∞ Visiting the grave; again and again,
even though the weather or road conditions could be hazardous driving conditions. ∞
Very emotional when reminded of loved one who died that they want to avoid these reminders. ∞ Feel as life is empty and meaningless. ∞ Feel as if joy is no longer possible. ∞ Frequently feel angry or bitter about what
happened. ∞ Feel confused
about what to do with your life now. ∞
Feel distant from family and friends, who seem like they don't understand and are disappointed in their inability
to adjust to the loss.
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The
National Center for Grieving Children & Families 503-775-5683 www.dougy.org Publishes extensive resources for helping children and teens who are grieving the death of a parent,
sibling, or friend, including, "After Suicide: A Workbook for Grieving Kids."International Association for Suicide Prevention Phone: +33 562 29 19 47 http://www.iasp.info/postvention.php An international organization with a task force and newsletter dedicated specifically to postvention.
Website lists organizations and support groups for survivors of suicide loss around the world.
American Association of Suicidology (202)237-2280 www.suicidology.org Promotes public awareness, education, and training for professionals, and sponsors
an annual "Healing After Suicide" conference for survivors.American
Psychiatric Association 1-888-357-7924 www.healthyminds.org Information about mental heath and choosing a psychiatrist.American Psychological Association 1-800-374-2721 www.apa.org Resource for referrals to psychologists.Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (204)784-4073 www.casp-acps.ca Online list of Canadian survivor support groups. Promotes public awareness, training, education, advocacy. The Compassionate Friends (630) 990-0010 www.compassionatefriends.org
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