“Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.” ― Lao TzuChange is inevitable in this life. Change after suicide is impossible to avoid. Whether we want it or not, change will occur and our lives will never be as they once were. For me, my life was forever changed on December 27th, 2011, when my father decided ...
What Does it Mean to be a Survivor of Suicide?
Throughout my life, I’ve been defined as a daughter, a sister, a wife, a friend - and today, a survivor of suicide. The latter is one descriptor I never even knew existed, let alone thought I’d take on until two years ago. In the wee hours following my father’s death in August 2011, unable to sleep, I took to my computer, looking for support, for answers. While the city and world around me was resting quietly, I was grasping for anything that ...