Put Yourself First
Move Forward
with Resilience
As challenging as being a suicide caregiver can be, it can also be rewarding. Helping a person through this incredibly vulnerable time increases your capability to handle other life stressors. Your experience as a suicide caregiver has given you a different perspective in life which can help you better empathize with others in times of need.
Resilience
noun | re-sil-ience | \ ‘ri-zil-yən(t)s’ \
The process of becoming stronger after experiencing challenges in life
Take some time to reflect on the questions below:
- How have you grown throughout this process?
- How has your perspective on suicide and life changed?
- What are some strengths you see displayed by the person in need?
As you are thinking back on this journey so far, let’s hear from some caregivers on what has kept them going. Click on the videos to play; closed captioning is available as well.
Suicide caregiving is not a linear process and your role as a support doesn’t end here. As this challenging process continues, it’s important to reflect on how you and the person in need have both grown, changed and adapted. Keeping these tips in mind will help you stay resilient through difficult times.
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.
