258. Talking About Suicide (Without Getting It Perfect): The Awkward Conversation That Can Save A Life

“We accidentally communicate that their feelings are something to be argued with instead of something to be witnessed.”

What do you do when someone you love says something that makes you wonder if they might be suicidal?

Most of us were never taught how to have this conversation. We’re afraid of saying the wrong thing, making things worse, or asking too directly.

In this episode, we talk about how to stay present, why asking directly about suicide matters, how to listen without trying to fix, and what a safety plan can offer when things feel overwhelming.

You don’t need perfect words. You need a willingness to stay.

In this episode, we talk about:

How to ask directly about suicideWhat to say when someone is strugglingWhy connection matters more than fixingSafety planning and creating space for supportLetting go of shame around suicidal thoughts

Links + Resources from this episode:

Get Lisa Sugarman's book, Surviving: Finding Hope After Suicide LossDownload the free companion conversation guideBecome a Patron/Get the WorkbookLearn more about Restorative Grief and Enneagram CoachingConnect on Instagram/Threads