In my ongoing quest to seek comfort and support in the wake of losing my dad to suicide, I have continued to explore various forms of “alternative” therapies. My latest experiment was with hypnotherapy. Living in Chicago, I am always amused by the variety of resources available to people. There’s literally something for everyone and I recently discovered a hypnotherapist across the street from work. Granted, I initially explored this idea for ...
Archives for September 2014
WHY Grieving a Suicide is so Complicated
WHY is grieving a suicide so complicated? WHY is it so difficult to move on after losing a loved one to suicide? WHY does it shatter your world? Yes, I meant to capitalize every single letter in the word WHY. Why? Because, the questions we have, the desire to fill in the blanks, the need to complete the puzzle, often prohibit us from moving forward in the aftermath of suicide as we constantly ask ourselves, "WHY did our loved one end their ...
On Losing a Mother to Bipolar Disorder and Suicide
Today, we welcome a post from guest blogger, Corinne. Her story reminds us of the importance of fighting the battle to end the stigma surrounding both suicide and mental illness, as well as of the work that still needs to be done within our mental health system. She recently lost her mother to bipolar disorder and suicide. We are honored to share Corinne's story:
Just a few months ago, on June 9, 2014, I lost my radiant and infinitely ...
National Suicide Prevention Week 2014
This week, Sept. 8-14, 2014, marks National Suicide Prevention Week. Each year, leading organizations on the topic are able to use this week as a platform to inform and remind survivors or those who may be worried about a loved one of warnings signs or measures they can take to help save lives.
National Suicide Prevention Week comes at an interesting time this year. Having just experienced the loss of Robin Williams, suicide (and prevention) ...