Offering hope, comfort and support for survivors of suicide loss.
This has to be one of my favorite quotes. It grounds me, and reminds me to manage my expectations when it comes to life. It changes my view on suicide. Life is not always easy. Life is not always happy. All of these moment, rather good or bad are all a part of life. Sometimes it takes the bad to remind us of the good. This week, look at life like a piano, and remember that both the white and the black keys make music. Beautiful music. ...
Similar to last week, we want to remind everyone that there can be life after suicide. I don't know about you, but I feel so much better when I actually get up and get myself ready each day. It somehow gives me purpose. Even when I am home, just taking a shower and changing my clothes makes me feel better. It is almost energizing. So this week we remind you to never give up. And remember to celebrate the small victories. ...
Following my father's suicide, there were many days where all I wanted to do was throw in the towel. My grief appeared to be stronger than I was. But I didn't. While I might have taken a day to just be, I never quit. I always got up, and tried again the next day. This week don't throw in the towel. You can set it down, but don't throw it in. Remember...you are stronger than your grief! ...
To date, the search words that bring the most visitors to our blog are centered around the Stages of Grief specifically those following a suicide. Every time I see those search terms, I cringe a little. For a couple reasons. One, it saddens me that there are so many people searching for the answer to when their pain will end. Two, because as a society we have given people this notion that grief not only HAS stages, but it has a specified end. ...
A few months ago I wrote the following post, What I Learned from my Father's Suicide, where I talked about how my life has changed after the loss of my father to suicide. It is difficult to ever think that such a tragedy can have a positive influence on your life. But it did. For this week's motivation we want to remind you that there can be happiness and joy in the aftermath of tragedy. It just might take a little time to see it. I promise ...
