My brother died by suicide last year and I cannot tell people how he died because they get uncomfortable and change the subject and I carry this secret everywhere.
More people experience this than they realize.
Certain types of death carry social judgment that compounds grief with secrecy, preventing the community support that facilitates healing.
“Where Are You with Chronic loneliness vs. situational loneliness?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.