Offering hope, comfort and support for survivors of suicide loss.
In the days and months following the loss of a loved one to suicide, it can feel unlikely for survivors to ever see the good in life again. Today, guest blogger Arleen shares how she was able to find herself and the appreciation for what she still has years after the loss of her beloved son.
Arleen's Story
I lost my sweet, loving and brilliant son, Ryan, to suicide in August of 2014. Around ten months later, in June of 2015, I saw an offer to ...
Guest blogger Kimberly lost her son Tom to suicide. As many survivors have experienced, Kimberly faced many inappropriate and tough questions from others, even though they may have been asked with the best of intentions. Today, she shares a "guide" with tips for talking to those bereaved by suicide loss. Though it's written by a mother, the questions apply to all survivors.
A Mother’s Guide
When Tom died, I was thankfully referred to ...
Newly bereaved or a longtime survivor, it's always helpful to know we aren't alone in what we're feeling. Today, guest blogger Jennifer Scott, of SpiritFinder.org, shares tips and considerations for everyone navigating the grief journey.
Tragic Loss Can Spark Anxiety And Depression, But Support And Time Can Help
Facing the tragic loss of a loved one can turn someone’s world upside down and make moving forward a major challenge. Anxiety and ...
In the wake of losing a loved one, many survivors determine change is necessary to help them move on. When my dad died, that change for me turned out to be a new job. Guest blogger Jean Mellano returns with a reflection on the change she is beginning to pursue.
The time has come for me to start a new chapter in my life.
I am just plodding through every day now, always waking up in a life that is so routine to me. What is obviously missing ...
Guest blogger Kimberly lost her son Tom to suicide in March 2015 and returns with a second post about how her family chose to honor his memory in their home.
"The Toffice"
Soon after we lost Tom, I started organizing the things in his room to pull out what I wanted to keep and what I would pack up to go to storage. Part of me was hopeful I would find more hints about what led to his death, but I did not find anything enlightening, which in a ...
