There is no good way to learn that someone you love has decided to end their life. We’ve all experienced that horrifying moment and can likely remember everything about it –what day of the week it was, what we were wearing and what we were doing shortly before our lives would be forever changed. The revelation about my dad’s death actually came to me via the news media and it made my loss all the more traumatizing. Any shred of privacy and ...
Archives for July 2015
Why We Shouldn’t Expect Grief to End
I hate that we have created this notion that grief has a clear beginning and a clear ending. It is an expectation that sets us up for failure. I have spoken with a number of survivors who talk about feeling "stuck" in their grief. They go on to discuss how they still have moments of sadness, moments when they cry, and moments of anger or rage toward the loved one that they lost. Is this grief, absolutely. But, it is also a part of being ...
Suicide Among Veterans: One Survivor’s Story
The number of suicides among veterans and active duty military personnel is unfortunately staggering. We know several readers have experienced the loss of a loved one during or after their time of service but have not yet touched on this unique perspective. We are extremely appreciative of guest blogger Katherine, particularly heading into this holiday weekend, for sharing about her beloved boyfriend, Shane, mere weeks into her grief ...