In-laws' Insensitivity Amplifies Grief of Suicide Survivors

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A grieving mother seeks advice on how to address the insensitive behavior of her in-laws, who failed to acknowledge the tragic death of her son by suicide. Despite their recent visit, the in-laws only talked about their material acquisitions and showed no empathy or support. The columnist suggests writing a letter to express her feelings and reclaim her experience of parenting, while also recommending trauma and grief counseling for healing.
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