Despite the lasting grief we carry with us after a loss, survivors continue to experience happiness after a suicide - and we have every right to soak up those feelings of joy. On August 13th, at 7:01p.m., my husband and I welcomed a beautiful baby girl to the world. I was overcome with emotion, as I never imagined I could be so in love with someone who I had just met. She was absolutely perfect!
Tomorrow my daughter will be 12 weeks old. ...
Archives for November 2013
Dreaming about my Dad after his Death
Several nights ago, I had my first dream with my Dad in it. He was only in there for a fleeting moment, but it was great. In the dream, I was walking somewhere – I think I was walking near the plaza of a downtown skyscraper, and I saw my Dad sitting on a concrete bench outside of the building. We made eye contact, smiled and waved as I walked by.
It was so short but I remember the smile on his face and he looked ...
Food Network Star Melissa d’Arabian Reflects on her Mother’s Suicide
I've become exceptionally inspired by celebrities who voice their connection to and struggles with being a survivor of suicide. This topic is so often avoided and veiled in stigma - I applaud stars like Melissa d'Arabian of the Food Network (and others) for using their public platform to elevate the conversation.
Frequently, Melissa posts about her mom and her efforts to raise awareness of suicide prevention with the AFSP on Facebook. In ...