Offering hope, comfort and support for survivors of suicide loss.
The topic of dying with dignity or choosing an "end date" in life has inspired a couple of viral articles this week. This can be troublesome for survivors of suicide. Technically, no one chooses how and when they enter this world, but once they are here, it’s unsettling that anyone would want to pinpoint the timing in which they leave.
I first came across an article about a sports reporter who made a calculated, year-long decision to end his ...
I previously wrote about suicide contagion in my post, "Is Suicide Contagious." I wanted to revisit the topic, as I believe it is a real concern for those who have lost a loved one to suicide as they often ask themselves if their lives will end in the same manner as their loved ones.
Shortly after the death of actor/comedian, Robin Williams, the NY Times published an article, "The Science Behind Suicide Contagion." In the article, the author ...
This week, Sept. 8-14, 2014, marks National Suicide Prevention Week. Each year, leading organizations on the topic are able to use this week as a platform to inform and remind survivors or those who may be worried about a loved one of warnings signs or measures they can take to help save lives.
National Suicide Prevention Week comes at an interesting time this year. Having just experienced the loss of Robin Williams, suicide (and prevention) ...
Anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide, knows that it forever changes your life. It rocks your world in a way that no other death can. It leaves you feeling helpless, hopeless and completely lost. The emotions are overwhelming and the "why's" and "what if's" consume you. You are overcome with anger as you question how the person you loved could have left you here, alone, completely broken. You try and put the puzzle together, only to ...
Among the flood of commentary surrounding highly-publicized suicides, I always grimace at the naïve and ignorant statements made by those who haven’t been touched by mental illness or a loss of this nature. Reading or hearing things like, “what a selfish act,” are extremely hurtful and perpetuate the unfortunate stigma facing survivors. It also demonstrates a lack of understanding of the impact of mental illness on those who are struggling. It’s ...
