Lucreta - Interview 39  

Lucreta - Interview 39

Age at Interview: 57
Sex: Female
Background: Lucreta is a retired civil servant. She is divorced and has one grown-up son. She also had a daughter who died. Ethnic background/nationality: Black Caribbean.

Brief outline:In 1996, Lucreta’s daughter, Dionne (also called Dominique), jumped to her death. She was 18 when she died. Lucreta had no idea that Dionne had been so unhappy, and was shocked by her death. Lucreta has found support from friends, her church, her GP, and counsellors.

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Lucreta blamed herself for over a year when her daughter died, and says it's important not to do that: remember the good times, the funny times and the childish times.

 



Have you got any message for other people who’ve been bereaved?


Okay, there’s hope in this world. Don’t ever give in. You can make it and you will. You were born into this world, it took time for you to come here, and your child was with you for more years than she’s not with you now. So don’t push things, don’t expect to heal now. In Dionne’s case, Dionne’s been missing for lesser years that I’ve had her, focus on the years you’ve had. Remember, the pleasant times, the funny times, the childish times. But listen and try to pick up the signals, and it’s not your fault. Please, do not blame yourself, like I did for over a year. And remember you are the best.

Bereavement due to suicide
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