Survivors' guilt

Survivors' guilt is an emotional experience where someone feels guilty for having survived a situation where others did not, such as accidents, disasters, or traumatic events. It often involves feelings of unjustness, responsibility, or shame, even if the survivor had no control over the outcome. This guilt can lead to emotional distress, shame, or depression, as the person grapples with why they survived when others didn't. It is a common response to traumatic loss, and addressing it often involves processing these feelings with support or therapy to help the survivor reconcile their experience.