Name: The Survivors Podcast Season 2 Episode 2 — Why We Need To Stop Saying 'Committed Suicide'
Uploaded: 2025-07-02T11:42:00.000Z
Duration: 1688
Description: Words have power, and in the world of mental health, language can either be a bridge or a barrier. In this raw and vital episode, Lisa and Gretchen unpack why...

Words have power, and in the world of mental health, language can either be a bridge or a barrier. In this raw and vital episode, Lisa and Gretchen unpack why it's time to retire the phrase "committed suicide" and explore how compassionate language can shift stigma, empower survivors, and spark much-needed change.

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💡 Episode Summary:

In this powerful episode, Lisa and Gretchen tackle one of the most impactful conversations around suicide: how we talk about it. They challenge the outdated, stigmatizing phrase "committed suicide" and offer insight into alternative language that centers empathy, healing, and truth. Through lived experiences—Lisa as a suicide loss survivor and Gretchen as an attempt survivor—they highlight why language matters, and how shifting it can transform both personal and collective grief.

📘 Lessons Learned:

- Language shapes stigma: “Committed suicide” carries connotations of crime and shame.

- Empathy-first communication can change minds—and save lives.

- There are healthier, more respectful alternatives: “died by suicide,” “lost their life to suicide,” or “took their own life.”

- Survivors of suicide loss and attempt need compassion, not judgment.

- Changing language helps change narratives, which leads to more prevention, awareness, and healing.

⏱️ Chapters:

00:00 – Trigger Warning & Welcome

01:20 – Why Language Matters

04:47 – The Realities of Mental Illness

06:39 – Calling 988 Saved a Life

10:19 – The Problem with “Committed”

14:01 – The Weight of Loss

19:40 – Changing the Belief That Suicide Is “Selfish”

23:43 – Your Call to Action: Change the Language

26:34 – Final Thoughts & Real Talk

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See You Next Week!

Stay strong, keep surviving, and remember: You are enough.

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