I found the book to be encouraging, I especially appreciated learning that I wasn't alone in many respects,
I was looking forward to their chapter dealing with some of the theological questions regarding suicide but was disappointed, The authors are not trained theologians and make a couple of mistakes with regard to historical theology, But there was still some food for thought from that chapter,
Anyway, I recommend this book, There's not much out there in this category, and the authors do a good job covering many of concerns for survivors, I read this aboutmonths into my grieving and was very impacted by it, I appreciated the blurbs included throughout the book by other suicide loss survivors, Very deep and hefty in content, I needed to take breaks at some points, But very good and well written,
It provided me much comfort, I discovered this book following my father's suicide, It is written from a religious perspective, and while I found this comforting on many levels, there were a few instances where the comfort given could come off as trite.
I appreciate this offer as there is not much out there on this subject, The personal scenarios were helpful to read and some of them were relatable, I found the association of the grief process to a spiral staircase applicable, however I felt that many theories were off and there was not much in regards to tangible tips on moving forward.
Help and Hope for an Unexpected Journey
Do real Christians commit suicide Yes, they do, And for those left behind, the journey following such a tragedy is unbearably painful,
Finding Your Way after the Suicide of Someone You Love is a compassionate and practical guide that addresses the intensely personal issues of survivors of suicide SOS.
This gentle and faithaffirming resource helps survivors know what to expect, especially during the first year following a suicide, It includes personal stories of survivors and suggestions on how to move beyond survival to live life again, Designed for use by individuals, couples, and SOS groups, this book offers help for parents, siblings, friends, and extended families, as well as practical guidelines for pastors, Christian counselors, and other church leaders.
Topics include:
What to do in the immediate aftermath of a suicide
Handling guilt and understanding the role of depression in suicides
Dealing with questions of faith and meaning
Creating a support system
Choosing a Christian therapist
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