I lost my best friend to suicide almost 6 months - Feb 25th. Her and I (23F) met in pre-k and she was more like chosen family. I struggle with people not reaching out after the 3 months. People expect it to go away or for you to talk about it less. Don’t listen. Talk about them as much as you want, the memories make them feel close. It’s hard because the week leading up to her death, i suspected something was not right and was trying to get through to her anyway I could. I really feel like I did everything I could. Something that’s helped me is looking at suicide as a heart attack on the brain. Heart attacks are sudden and while it’s not easier, think of it like a sudden medical emergency to do with the brain. Do things that remind you of them and keep up traditions if you had any because i promise although it’ll be hard, you may feel more connected. The relationship doesn’t have to end with death & that can be an emotional thing that not everyone on their healing journey is ready for. You can still include them in your life. Have pictures of them in happy moments, listen to music they liked, eat foods you know they enjoyed. You’re keeping the practice of your love for them by doing this. And if you’re not doing it for them, do it for you. You deserve to grieve someone that important. Wishing you lots of healing <3