Know Your Limits
Difficult Conversations
Talking about suicide is already not an easy task. As a suicide caregiver, you may encounter other situations where you feel like you don't have the words. For example, how do you tell someone you can't talk with them every night or that you don't relate to how they are feeling?
As with most other conversations, the delivery of your message can make a huge difference in how the person in need reacts to it. Preparing yourself for challenging discussions can help you feel less stressed in the long run. Let’s talk about some tools to help in those instances.
You are the expert in your situation. You likely know the person in need and how they will react better than most. Trust your intuition when talking with them and keep these tools in mind.
SID is not a substitute for clinical treatment or crisis intervention
If you are looking for emergency support, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. Suicide Is Different's content and products were developed by subject matter experts for educational purposes only and intended for use by adults. We encourage you to review our Resource Directory if you are looking for clinical services or supports outside of the US.
