Offering hope, comfort and support for survivors of suicide loss.
My father would have celebrated his 66th birthday this past January. As we have every year since the day he left this world, my sister and I post a message on his FaceBook page as a tribute to the man we called "Dad" for so many years. Many people "liked" this message, and commented about how they miss his audacious self. Among those comments lied one in particular that initially angered me. Yet, as I thought about it throughout the day I ...
Strength and pain....they seem to be one in the same. Without pain, we would never know our strength. For this week's Motivational Monday, we want to remind you all that you are stronger than you think and stronger than most. Take a minute to acknowledge and appreciate your own strength. ...
I was born an anxious person. Before most things have a chance to happen, I worry about the “what ifs.” I fret over things that could happen later today and 10 years from now. This is a trait that’s engrained in me and I really don’t know any other way. I like to feel prepared with lists and solutions for all of the possible outcomes I could experience in life. (Which sounds a lot like my dad.) Whether this was all due to nature, nurture or a mix ...
Thankful, is rarely a word to describe your feelings after losing a loved one to suicide. While I am not thankful that my father died, I am thankful for the lessons I have learned during my grief journey. So for today's Motivational Monday, I encourage you all to find something to be thankful for. I promise you there IS ALWAYS something to be thankful for. ...
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:
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