Doug goes to the mail bag. How do you deal with the suicide of a family member? If you or a loved one is struggling with suicidal thoughts, call or text 988 for help.

Listener question and comments:

• John - When someone dies by suicide, family should not blame themselves. There is always help, and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy is so powerful. (9:05)
• Amaris - My brother committed suicide on the 4th of this month and I would like to share my story. (13:34)
• Victor - My nephew took his life at 18. There were no signs leading up to it. He was a good student and it was so surprising. You never know what’s going on. (24:34)
• Lee - I just had a friend of 55 years involved in a murder/suicide. I don’t know how to get over something like this. (26:47)
• Andrew - I want to share a couple of resources I used. My dad committed suicide and I needed a lot of help. (33:27)

Resources:

If you or a loved one is struggling with suicidal thoughts, call or text 988 for help.

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