Worden suggests that there are three main themes in suicide bereavement. Which statement describes them correctly?

• A. Why did they do it; why couldn't I prevent it; and how could they do this to me
• B. What happened; When did it happen; Where were you
• C. Who will take care of me; How will I cope; What about finances
• D. Why is this happening; Who is to blame; How do I move on

Answer: (A)

Understanding suicide bereavement often centers on the questions survivors naturally raise as they try to make sense of the loss and cope with its impact. Worden describes three recurring themes that tend to emerge: a search for motive (Why did they do it?), a struggle with responsibility and guilt (Why couldn't I have prevented this?), and a painful sense of personal impact or betrayal (How could they do this to me). These questions reflect attempts to find meaning, assign responsibility, and understand the change in their own lives and relationship to the deceased. The first question seeks to understand the reason behind the act, the second confronts feelings of failure to stop it, and the third expresses the hurt of being personally affected by the chaos the suicide caused. The other options focus more on factual details or practical concerns rather than these deep emotional processing themes central to suicide bereavement.