Peer Survivors of Suicide Loss: A Phenomenological Study

The ultimate sufferers of suicide are those left behind. present study aims to explore, describe, and interpret the lived experiences peer survivors loss. This utilized phenomenological research design. participants were selected based on their having experienced phenomenon being a survivor Ten with low resiliency who severely distressed volunteered participate. Individual narrative stories interviews gather qualitative data for this study. Common themes loss are: confused about reported suicide; stunned by questioning act accepting truth grieving friend; death finding solace from friends; experiencing growth after trauma. Forging connections other part healing process. Thus, demonstrates possibility connection in providing basis school intervention postvention programs supportive environment. There is scarcity studies how affects Philippines, specifically grief suicide-bereaved emerging adults, as most focus suicidal thoughts behaviors. contributes scarce literature country.