Words matter

I was unaware that using the word "commit suicide" is laden with shame and blame and basically ends up stigmatizing those suffering already. It makes sense, and I'm grateful I now know better.

Our words really do matter. Something that we say in passing, without much thought, can be meaningful in a way we didn't intend to someone else. The only thing that helps is open conversation and receptivity to each other. We can learn so much from each other and help each other, or we can become defensive and isolated.

Here's an article that explains more about it:

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.huffpost.com/entry/mental-health-language-committed-suicide_l_5aeb53ffe4b0ab5c3d6344ab/amp