Taylor Jordan
English 102 C782
Caroline Mayes-Cooper
Essay 2 Synthesis
17 October 2017
Suicide and Its Effect on Others Suicide is a very serious matter, and is a topic that one should not simply let go in one ear and out the other. The subject of suicide should not be taken lightly no matter what the context involved or what situation it is mentioned in. Simply because, most people who commit suicide often do not show any reason for concern or warning signs. Others may reach out, but not directly say they are the one contemplating taking their own life. A person who may be thinking about attempting suicide may suggest that they are asking for someone other than themselves. Suicide is never the answer to any problem or disease, no matter how big, small, or serious. It merely passes the burden and heartache down to those who love and care about the individual who ended their own life. This permanent solution to a temporary problem often leaves loved ones to go through the many stages of grief that follow. This process is mentioned in Suicide – family and friends “Feelings of grief, anger, guilt, betrayal, and relief are normal reactions”. (Better Health 1) Whenever a loved one dies, especially in the event of it being suicide there are going to be many assumptions and unanswered questions involving the reasoning behind what happened and why. …show more content…
It’s a shock that takes years to recover… to find footing again” (Pearson 3) Suicide effects friends as well. Friends will wonder if there is something they could have done to prevent it – friends have their own grieving process and ways of coping. Mixed emotions are completely normal and are an expected form of dealing with this type of loss. A person may become angry with the person who committed suicide or angry with themselves due to feelings of
English 102 C782
Caroline Mayes-Cooper
Essay 2 Synthesis
17 October 2017
Suicide and Its Effect on Others Suicide is a very serious matter, and is a topic that one should not simply let go in one ear and out the other. The subject of suicide should not be taken lightly no matter what the context involved or what situation it is mentioned in. Simply because, most people who commit suicide often do not show any reason for concern or warning signs. Others may reach out, but not directly say they are the one contemplating taking their own life. A person who may be thinking about attempting suicide may suggest that they are asking for someone other than themselves. Suicide is never the answer to any problem or disease, no matter how big, small, or serious. It merely passes the burden and heartache down to those who love and care about the individual who ended their own life. This permanent solution to a temporary problem often leaves loved ones to go through the many stages of grief that follow. This process is mentioned in Suicide – family and friends “Feelings of grief, anger, guilt, betrayal, and relief are normal reactions”. (Better Health 1) Whenever a loved one dies, especially in the event of it being suicide there are going to be many assumptions and unanswered questions involving the reasoning behind what happened and why. …show more content…
It’s a shock that takes years to recover… to find footing again” (Pearson 3) Suicide effects friends as well. Friends will wonder if there is something they could have done to prevent it – friends have their own grieving process and ways of coping. Mixed emotions are completely normal and are an expected form of dealing with this type of loss. A person may become angry with the person who committed suicide or angry with themselves due to feelings of