Preliminary note: Given the stigma around suicide in today’s world, I am writing this because I believe there are other parents out there like me that might relate to how I feel, maybe not entirely, as some of my thoughts may be hard for some to comprehend, but surely I am not alone.
My hope is that this can help those find peace and understanding in a situation we’d given anything to avoid, however, we find ourselves in nonetheless.
I am more than aware of the negative connotations society puts on the infamous “S word” and mental health overall, so it may be hard for some to fathom that I can without a doubt say that I harbor NO shame or embarrassment for how my child left this earth.