One of the most difficult aspects of grief comes from the belief that it ends. While the pain becomes less intense, it still manifests itself as we continue to live our life without our loved ones. Changing our view on grief can be helpful as it allows us to be sad without thinking that something is wrong with us. If you are like me, then you still have sad days. You have times when you cry because the person you lost is no longer with you. ...
Life is Like a Piano. Changing your View on Suicide.
This has to be one of my favorite quotes. It grounds me, and reminds me to manage my expectations when it comes to life. It changes my view on suicide. Life is not always easy. Life is not always happy. All of these moment, rather good or bad are all a part of life. Sometimes it takes the bad to remind us of the good. This week, look at life like a piano, and remember that both the white and the black keys make music. Beautiful music. ...
Don’t Quit! You are Stronger than your Grief.
Following my father's suicide, there were many days where all I wanted to do was throw in the towel. My grief appeared to be stronger than I was. But I didn't. While I might have taken a day to just be, I never quit. I always got up, and tried again the next day. This week don't throw in the towel. You can set it down, but don't throw it in. Remember...you are stronger than your grief! ...
Breaking through the Grief-Life after Suicide
A few months ago I wrote the following post, What I Learned from my Father's Suicide, where I talked about how my life has changed after the loss of my father to suicide. It is difficult to ever think that such a tragedy can have a positive influence on your life. But it did. For this week's motivation we want to remind you that there can be happiness and joy in the aftermath of tragedy. It just might take a little time to see it. I promise ...
Finding Inspiration After Suicide Loss
Rarely do we look at suicide loss with a positive lens. Yet, after loss we often learn how strong we truly are. Each day brings new challenges after losing someone we love. While we might not be where we want to be, there is always that hope that we will be better tomorrow, and even better the day after that. Use that desire to inspire yourself to live each day to its fullest. And if today, you just need to "be." Then be. But hold on to ...