Moving forward after a suicide loss is one of the most difficult decisions we make. 
Moving forward often feels like we are leaving the person we lost in the past. In an effort to hold on to them, we stay stuck in the past believing that this is the only way to keep our loved ones close. If you are a subscriber to our blog, you know how I feel about “The Stages of Grief.” This whole idea of “acceptance” just doesn’t resonate with me. While acceptance means different things to everyone, in my opinion it creates this idea that moving forward or “accepting” means letting go or forgetting. Our loved ones were a big part of our past; they should continue to be a part of our future. Moving forward, isn’t forgetting. It is figuring out how to incorporate your loved one into your current life. We can continue to carry our loved one with us. They will never be forgotten. Remember, moving forward doesn’t mean letting go.