Offering hope, comfort and support for survivors of suicide loss.
Lately, I have been thinking about a segment of survivors who are not discussed or supported nearly enough: those who have attempted suicide. While I fall under the “survivor of suicide” category for experiencing my dad’s death, I know there are others who have survived by living to talk about their own attempt(s).
Survivors of a suicide attempt are in a unique and often foreign place of acceptance by society. I’ve seen this firsthand with a ...
Many readers wonder how to broach the topic of suicide [prevention] with their kids after the loss of a loved one or when learning their child is at-risk. Today’s guest blogger, Sarah, became a prevention advocate after watching her daughter struggle with suicidal thoughts and addiction and offers tips for initiating a careful discussion.
“Teens keep suicidal thoughts a secret from their parents for all kinds of reasons. It wasn’t until a few ...
This week, we welcome guest blogger Katherine Sargent to our site. Katherine talks about the many innuendos in society that cause a great deal of pain for survivors of a suicide loss. I know that I personally cringe when I see and hear them used in a joking matter. Thank you Katherine for speaking up, and helping educate society on what is and what isn't ok.
This blog title is very deep and may even elicit a response like, “Why would ...
With most other causes of death, it seems survivors have at least one source to “blame” for taking away a loved one, which can provide a sense of comfort and closure we humans so desperately need. Whether it’s blaming a life-threatening disease, an at-fault party in an accident, or a violent criminal, anger and sadness can be directed their way, allowing those left behind to focus on grieving the innocence of the one lost. Suicide isn’t so black ...
Twice in two days, the brutal reality of my dad’s suicide presented itself when I had to share about my family’s health history with doctors. It reminded me that even years after a loved one dies, their method of death haunts those left behind.
When visiting with a new general practitioner, she asked about my mom’s age and the state of her health. I immediately began to dread the question that would follow, “And, how about your father?” I ...
