Offering hope, comfort and support for survivors of suicide loss.
There are many things I remember about the day my son, Tom, died.
I remember the last thing I said to him and his reply. I have the last text he sent me about the books he ordered for his next quarter at college and the last text I sent to him when he was not home when expected.
I remember calling his dad and asking if he knew where Tom was because he wasn’t home yet. I remember his return call telling me Tom was dead and me arguing with ...
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month can be difficult for survivors of suicide loss due to ongoing messaging about suicide being preventable. I have read a number of posts and responses recently about how hurtful these campaigns feel because they are reminders to survivors of how they lost someone. In addition these survivors are convinced prevention campaigns do not work, because they sincerely believe there is no way their loved ones would have ...
When the shock of my father's suicide began to wear off, I became a rambling mess. My brain was on overdrive as I worked to process the events that had occurred a few short months prior. As I worked to sort out what had happened in my life, a common response surfaced. Over and over I was told, "There is nothing you could have done." Reflecting back on what I can remember of those days (they all seem a little blurry), I know that this response was ...
Spoiler alert: If you have not yet seen the film "A Star is Born," this post reveals significant details about the plot line and conclusion. If you do not wish to read any spoilers, please stop reading now.
One reason why people may want Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga together
With all the Hollywood award season chatter about "A Star is Born" and its characters, I decided to take the leap and watch the movie last night. I don't regret doing so, ...
Survivor Day is the one day a year when people affected by suicide loss gather around the world at events in their local communities to find comfort and gain understanding as they share stories of healing and hope.
Today, loss survivors will gather around the globe in small and large events while growing together in their grief journey. Each event is unique and offers various programing. Each event site will feature an AFSP produced ...
