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Friends husband took his life, advice?

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Captainladder · 17/02/2023 10:19

my very dear friend let me know this morning that her husband took his life last night.
it's completely out of the blue.
i am in shock.
i have offered to go round and sit with her - her parents are on the way, her dc (late teens). She said she cannot at the moment.
any advice on what I can do to support her?
I was going to turn up and just sit with her but I also don't want to intrude?
any advice.welcome - I am reeling. My best friend took her life 10 years ago and I don't think I ever got over that really.

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pompomdaisy · 17/02/2023 17:20

My brother killed himself just under 2 years ago. I wanted to just curl into a ball and keep my children sane. You may want to help but you won't be able to. Even those who have experienced suicide can't help. It's just so personal. So individual. Just stay in the background. Let her know you are there if she needs you.

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