AboutLynne Luckett Expertise I can answer questions about surviving suicide, about losing a family member to suicide and how to heal the hole that is left behind by a loved one committing suicide.
Experience My father committed suicide when I was 8 years old. It took me 13 years to even start dealing with his death but once the healing started it was truly an educational experience. I know now that he is with me all the time and though his physical self is no longer here, his spirtual self lives on in me and my son. I'm now 49 and have talked to several people about losing a loved one to suicide and have received some positive feedback about my advice. I am a medical transcripitionist and have been in the medical field for 20+ years. I feel I survived my dad's death to have the understanding to be able to help others. I love to help others.
Expert: Lynne Luckett Date: 11/21/2006 Subject: help
Question Hello,
I think I may have a friend who is suicidal. What do you think I should do? What should I say to her, or should I just tell someone else?
Thanks,
Jane
Answer Jane!
This is such a diverse area that I really can't give you an answer without more information. But first I want you to know that I am not a trained professional but rather someone who has lost a loved one to suicide and wants to help other people get through the same thing.
If you still would like me to try to answer your question I'll be glad to give you my opinion. But I need answers to the following:
What makes you think your friend is suicidal?
How old are you and your friend?
Has there been any major happening in his/her life lately that has caused this?
Tell me anything you think will help.
I'll be glad to try to help if I can but there might be someone else on here more qualified to help instead and I would understand that.
I hope to hear from you but if I don't please know that I'll be praying for you and your friend.
