Offering hope, comfort and support for survivors of suicide loss.
Lately, I have been thinking about a segment of survivors who are not discussed or supported nearly enough: those who have attempted suicide. While I fall under the “survivor of suicide” category for experiencing my dad’s death, I know there are others who have survived by living to talk about their own attempt(s).
Survivors of a suicide attempt are in a unique and often foreign place of acceptance by society. I’ve seen this firsthand with a ...
We talk a lot about reaching a stage of acceptance after the loss of a loved one to suicide. Today, guest blogger Rosemarie shares her perspective on acceptance fairly early in her grief journey, following the death of her husband in September 2015.
In Rosemarie’s words…
Acceptance is simply a choice. It’s something we choose to do in order to move forward. There are many challenging things that happen to us in our lives and we either choose ...
Life after losing two loved ones to suicide can forever change a survivor. This week, guest blogger Amanda Blue shares about the ongoing “flight” she’s on to stay above the clouds – particularly after the loss of her teenage son.
Sometimes You Stall
Adjusting to life after losing a child is like shooting at a moving target. Just when you believe that you have leveled up in the game, you fall through a trap door and you're back at level two. ...
Many readers wonder how to broach the topic of suicide [prevention] with their kids after the loss of a loved one or when learning their child is at-risk. Today’s guest blogger, Sarah, became a prevention advocate after watching her daughter struggle with suicidal thoughts and addiction and offers tips for initiating a careful discussion.
“Teens keep suicidal thoughts a secret from their parents for all kinds of reasons. It wasn’t until a few ...
This week, we welcome guest blogger Heather who touches on the loneliness that can follow the loss of a sibling to suicide. In the wake of her grief, Heather has found new meaning in life and hopes to give back and help others.
More Meaning than a Piece of Paper
In October of this year I will start a PhD program...my second. Having declared this to be the case, a number of my nearest and dearest, having lived with the nightmare that was me ...
