Suicide: Cultural
Taboo
Day 179
Suicide is considered taboo in today’s society. Often people
do not know what to say to you or how to respond to you if you have lost a
loved one to suicide. As a result, people often avoid you instead of risking
discomfort or awkwardness. This is uncomfortable for you as well, but you must
get beyond those feelings and ask others for the help you need.
One way to seek help is through a grief recovery support
group. In this setting you can find
people who will be concerned friends, who will not worry about the “right”
words to say or the “best” way to respond to you. They will accept you, love
you, and not have expectations of you.
“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of
silver” (Proverbs 25:11).
O God, help me to
reach out and seek help from others who are grieving, too. Amen.
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