Offering hope, comfort and support for survivors of suicide loss.
There comes a point in our grief journey when the pain all of a sudden feels real. Maybe it is the denial lifting, the distractions ending, or our heart finally catching up to our brain. We wake up asking ourselves, "When will this pain end?" Nobody likes pain. If we have a headache, we take an Advil. When a bone breaks, it is casted in order to heal, and we are given something to ease the pain. Pain is not something we are comfortable. ...
As we continue to expand on the survivor experience here at OurSideofSuicide.com, we frequently share the unique perspectives of others. Today, we bring you a bold and honest narrative from guest blogger Josh Rivedal, founder of The i’Mpossible Project, who survived the losses of two family members and his own suicide attempt.
Storytelling will Save the World… Yes, Even Yours
Captain’s log, Stardate January 2011. Where unfortunately many have ...
Life after suicide leaves you feeling unsettled as you question whether you knew the person you lost. The person that died that day looks nothing like the person you knew. How could I have not known? You often know the person you lost for the duration of either their life or your own. In that amount of time, you just assume you know exactly who that person is. But the truth is, we often don't truly know the person at all. Why is that?
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Last month, the local Rotary Club hosted a golf outing in my dad’s name and memory to raise funds for a scholarship to benefit area students. We were touched they chose to honor him in this way, especially four years after his death. It’s easy to feel like most people have forgotten about him by now.
I attended the dinner reception after the outing and braced myself to see several of my dad’s colleagues, friends and golf buddies. As the ...
We want to thank Kimberle Taitano for sharing her personal journey through not only her own suicide attempt, but the loss of multiple loved ones to suicide. It is not easy to openly talk about your own experience with suicide; fear of judgement often stands in the way. Thank you Kimberle for giving a voice to those who have been where you have been.
“The Way Out Is Through”
My first suicide attempt was at eight years old; my last would be ...
