In New Zealand about 500 people are lost due to suicide every year. If we estimate that for each death, at least 6 others are closely impacted, we are seeing, each year, a minimum of 3,000 additional people affected.
Loss affects everyone. However, for some, loss is grievous and a death by suicide may fall into this category. Those left behind can find themselves toppled into a desperate search to make sense of the loss and find meaning.
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