Offering hope, comfort and support for survivors of suicide loss.
Letting go of the anger after suicide can be extremely difficult. Our anger can be directed at ourselves, asking, "How could I have prevented this" or at the person we lost questioning, "How could you have left me like this?" While it is important to feel anger, it can be toxic to hold on to it. Anger often lies on the surface, covering up emotions such as pain, hurt, and fear. If we don't let go of the anger, we can't heal the pain ...
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. ...
For this week's motivational Monday, I would love for everyone to take the time to focus on their breath. Have you ever experienced panic or anxiety? I don't know anyone who hasn't. When we experience anxiety, our breath becomes shallow. The lack of oxygen to the brain, increases our heart rate which ultimately causes the panic that we experience. In that moment it can be so difficult to stop our brain from spiraling and redirect our focus ...
Similar to last week, we want to remind everyone that there can be life after suicide. I don't know about you, but I feel so much better when I actually get up and get myself ready each day. It somehow gives me purpose. Even when I am home, just taking a shower and changing my clothes makes me feel better. It is almost energizing. So this week we remind you to never give up. And remember to celebrate the small victories. ...
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! ...
