By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter

jevans@thepccourier.com

EASLEY — American Foundation for Suicide Prevention South Carolina area director Helen Pridgen knows firsthand that recovery from the loss of someone who died by suicide takes time.

“The process of adapting to lose, to change, takes energy,” she said. “Grief is draining, exhausting — it is heavy. Our ability to function in other areas of our life may be reduce temporarily.”

Pridgen spoke at a recent “Grief After Suicide” seminar hosted by Robinson Funeral Home.

“When we lose anyone we love, it doesn’t matter if it’s a car accident or

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