Offering hope, comfort and support for survivors of suicide loss.
Like so many people, we were deeply saddened by the unexpected passing of designer and household name, Kate Spade, to suicide. Survivor Kimberly Starr pens a reflection on the impact of new and high profile suicides on those of us navigating the "everyday survivor" grief journey.
Celebrity Suicides and the Need for Consistent Attention on Mental Health
Kate Spade. Robin Williams. Chester Bennington. Chris Cornell.
All famous individuals who ...
Guest blogger Karen lost her dear brother Tony to suicide just over a year ago. In the early days of her loss, she shared on her own blog, "Life After Tony," about the importance of self-care and doing grief work. These tips may be helpful for the newly bereaved and a good reminder for all of us. As always, we never share tips as "should do's" but rather as things that others have said helped them along the journey. Every survivor grieves ...
As we head into the hopeful season of spring, guest blogger Nicole shares how the beginning of a new year affects her mindset as the survivor of her father’s suicide.
In 2017, I experienced depths of pain that are difficult to describe. I’m glad that year is behind me, but one of the most frustrating things I’ve been told lately is, “Don't worry, this year will be so much better!” Yes, barring the tragic loss of another immediate family ...
The birthday of a loved one who has died by suicide is by far one of the hardest days of the year. On this date, there's little to do besides wonder "what if?" and reflect on happier memories. This week's guest author, Cally, remembers how great life was when her dad was alive. He would have been 50 this week.
Happy Birthday, Dad!
For as long as I can remember, birthdays have always been a big deal to me. I enjoy looking forward to and ...
The loss of a loved one to suicide is a trauma few would ever expect and can easily become a turning point in survivors’ lives relative to how they cope with situations moving forward.
Through suicide loss, we experience the worst of the worst: shattered lives, unthinkable tragedy and eternal questioning over how someone so close could do something so far from imaginable.
While I’ve always been a planner, navigating a sea of life change has ...
