Books
Here are some books we think you may find useful.
Living Through Suicide Loss with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
This book is written by Lisa Morgan, an autistic writer and researcher, who has experienced bereavement by suicide first-hand. This book provides a compassionate look at bereavement by suicide and how this may affect autistic individuals in different ways to neurotypical people. Many people have said that this book helped them to feel understood.
Saving Ourselves from Suicide – Before and After: How to Ask for Help, Recognize Warning Signs, and Navigate Grief
The author of this has had personal experience of bereavement after her son died by suicide. She provides a range of self-care tips; explains the process of grief and how to support yourself and others with grief and navigates topics such as stigma and societal pressure with real compassion.
Someone I Love Died by Suicide: A Story for Child Survivors and Those Who Care for Them
A picture book designed for adults to read to children who have been bereaved by suicide. An age-appropriate and considerate look at the topic.
The Astonishing Colour of After: Emily Pan
A fictional novel, suitable for young adult readers. The book follows the main character’s journey as they come to terms with their feelings following their mum’s death by suicide.
The Forgotten Mourners: Sibling Survivors of Suicide
This book specifically focuses on supporting siblings who have been bereaved by suicide, a group who often describe experiencing a lack of targeted support.
The Healing Your Grieving Heart Journal for Teens (Healing Your Grieving Heart series)
A specific guide to grief and bereavement for teenagers. The book contains a range of activities focused on processing grief, and provides a supportive space to engage with feelings of loss.
Touched by Suicide: Hope and Healing After Loss
This book is co-written by psychiatrist Michael Myers and Carla Fine who has lived experience of bereavement by suicide. Together, they provide reassurance, practical strategies and a sense of community through their book.