Rather than avoiding the person, it’s crucial to remain connected and communicative.
Information presented in this article may be triggering to some people.
If you are having suicidal thoughts, contact theNational Suicide Prevention Lifelineat988for support and assistance from a trained counselor.
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Some people jump right into depression after the initial shock.
Others mask their grief to the point of seeming unaffected.
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