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Bill of Rights for Survivors of Suicide
I have the right to be free of guilt.
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I have the right not to feel responsible for the suicide death.
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I have the right to express my feelings and emotions, even if they do not seem acceptable, as long as they do not interfere with the rights of others.
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I have the right to have my questions answered honestly by authorities and family members.
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I have the right not to be deceived because others fell they can spare me further grief.
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I have the right to maintain a sense of hopefulness.
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I have the right to peace and dignity.
I have the right to positive feelings about one I lost through suicide, regardless of events prior to or at the time of the untimely death.
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I have the right to retain my individuality and not be judged because of the suicide death.
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I have the right to seek counseling and support groups to enable me to explore my feelings honestly to further the acceptance process.
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I have the right to reach acceptance.
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I have the right to a new beginning. I have the right to be.
This particular Bill of Rights has been excerpted from E. Betsy Ross’s book “Life After Suicide: A Ray of Hope for those Left Behind”
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