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The Lived Experience Of Mothers Bereaved By The Suicide Death Of A Child., Cynthia Walker Lynn
The Lived Experience Of Mothers Bereaved By The Suicide Death Of A Child., Cynthia Walker Lynn
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Suicide has existed throughout recorded history. It is a phenomenon that has been both culturally and morally defined across time and civilizations. It is estimated that over 34,000 Americans deliberately take their own lives annually. Moreover, according to some experts, between 6 and 28 individuals are directly affected by each completed suicide. These individuals are referred to as suicide survivors. The consequences for suicide survivors are multidimensional in part because relationships to the deceased play a vital role in bereavement. Previous research studies in the areas of suicidology and bereavement have failed to explore the experience of mothers bereaved …