01/16/2026
TW: SH.
If someone you love is struggling with SH, it is natural to feel a rush of fear, guilt, or even the urge to demand answers, just like Georgia in this scene from Ginny & Georgia.
If you are in this position, please hear this: You are not a bad parent, and your child is not "broken." They are simply carrying more emotional weight than they know how to process.
Start by being a safe place to land. Here is what you need to know right now:
1. Lead with Empathy, Not Questions: Instead of asking "Why?", try "I can see you’re in a lot of pain, and I’m here with you."
2. Safety Over Judgment: The goal is to move from a place of panic to a place of connection.
3. You Don’t Have to Have the Answers: Your job is to be the parent; our job is to provide the clinical tools.
We are here to walk this path with you. You don’t have to navigate your child’s healing journey alone.
Go Deeper: Our therapist from this video, Marisa, wrote an in-depth guide for parents facing this exact situation: https://na2.hubs.ly/H034wYZ0
Support: If you need guidance on the next steps for your family, call us at (610) 389-9090 for a consultation.
Immediate Support: Call or text 988 for immediate, confidential support from trained professionals. (S**cide & Crisis Lifeline)
