Offering hope, comfort and support for survivors of suicide loss.
This week we welcome Catherine Gorey, a survivor who lost her mother to suicide 6 years ago today. We honor Catherine's mother, Breda, by sharing her story. Catherine's journey to find solitude after experiencing a personal loss to suicide provides hope and inspiration to those who still struggle to find their own solitude. Thank you Catherine for sharing your journey with us.
Catherine's Story:
I love the melody and the lyrics to the ...
Today, we welcome a post from guest blogger, Corinne. Her story reminds us of the importance of fighting the battle to end the stigma surrounding both suicide and mental illness, as well as of the work that still needs to be done within our mental health system. She recently lost her mother to bipolar disorder and suicide. We are honored to share Corinne's story:
Just a few months ago, on June 9, 2014, I lost my radiant and infinitely ...
We love hearing from other survivors as it gives further insight into how death by suicide impacts others. Thank you Natalie - a fellow LOSS participant - for opening up and sharing your experience with us. We are honored to share your words with our readers.
Written by: Natalie Karnik
Prior to one of the monthly LOSS meetings that I attend, a reoccurring thought came back to me. My father and I were very close, so sometimes my mind ...
Today is International Survivors of Suicide Day 2013 (ISOS), which allows survivors to focus on the efforts they have made to honor their loved one(s), hear each others' stories and learn from experts the ways we can continue to grow and cope. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, ISOS Day started in 1999 when Senator Harry Reid, a survivor of his father’s suicide, introduced a new resolution to the United States Senate. ...
I've become exceptionally inspired by celebrities who voice their connection to and struggles with being a survivor of suicide. This topic is so often avoided and veiled in stigma - I applaud stars like Melissa d'Arabian of the Food Network (and others) for using their public platform to elevate the conversation.
Frequently, Melissa posts about her mom and her efforts to raise awareness of suicide prevention with the AFSP on Facebook. In ...
