Offering hope, comfort and support for survivors of suicide loss.
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. ...
Recently, I was asked to participate in a radio panel discussion around the topic of suicide, including the way it's discussed in society and addressed by the media. A recording of my segment is now available - listen here. I first want to thank the host and producers of "The Afternoon Shift" on WBEZ 91.5 Chicago, for taking an interest in the topic of suicide. It is truly refreshing to see the media addressing a topic that has been silenced for ...
"It's not the successes in our lives that make us strong but the things that take us to our knees, that we come back from, that make us wise." -Cesar Millan
My mother sent me this quote and I had to share. I truly believe that the strength of a person is not measured by their successes. Instead, it is measured by our ability to come back from the most difficult situations. Coping with the loss of my father was one of the most challenging ...
Denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance make up the five stages of grief. As a counselor, I am more than familiar with these stages, as I have discussed them with individuals who have lost a loved one. As I read through each stage today, I can't help but ask myself whether these stages apply to an individual who has lost a loved one to suicide. I am not arguing that as survivors we do not grieve like others. What I have began to ...
