b'Excerpted from Jordan, J., Is Suicide Bereavement Different? A Reassessment of the Literature. Suicide and Life Threatening Behavior 2001; 31(1): 91-102. See also Sveen, C-A. and Walby, F., Suicide Survivors Mental Health and Grief Reactions: A Systematic Review of Controlled Studies. SLTB 2008; 38(1): 13-29.It is important to note that whatever you are feeling during this time is a human reaction to an extremely stressful loss. You may have feelings of anger, sadness, confusion, and fear, among others. Your thoughts and feelings may also be informed by what you know about suicide and what youve heard or learned about suicide over the course of your life, as well as your previous experiences with sudden loss. We also know that cultural and religious beliefs may play a role in how you experience suicide grief, and it is important to note that different traditions may have different rituals that are part of your grief. There is no one way to grieve a suicide loss, and you may find that those around you are grieving in different ways. It is important to allow space for yourself and those around you to grieve in the way that they need to. Some may want to talk about the person that died, and the death, while others may feel less of a need to talk about what happened. Many suicide loss survivors find that talking to others who have experienced a suicide loss (such as in a support group) can be helpful as they process the many feelings associated with suicide loss. Resource and Healing Guide 7'