Offering hope, comfort and support for survivors of suicide loss.
Three years prior to my Dad’s suicide, my Mom died suddenly in a car accident. I remember not being able to cry at the wake or funeral, and how so many people kept telling me “it’s okay Lindsay”, as if they thought I was trying not to cry. It’s not that I wasn’t upset, I was insanely upset-- My Mom died suddenly six months before my wedding. For some reason, I was so in shock I couldn’t cry. I cried on my own when trying to fall asleep (when I ...
The sudden, unexpected loss of someone to suicide can leave survivors searching for answers. Following my dad’s passing, I frantically sought out clues or signs that he was ok, wanting to know that he reached a better place and was now relieved of his emotional pain. Even more, I wanted to know I was somehow still on his mind and that we would maintain an eternal connection.
After losing someone to death of any kind, I think it’s natural to ...
“It sucks that we miss people like that. You think you've accepted that someone is out of your life, that you've grieved and it's over, and then bam. One little thing, and you feel like you've lost that person all over again.”
― Rachel Hawkins, Demonglass
Sometimes, something as simple as a picture or quote can sum up feelings inside. I came upon Rachel's words and knew immediately what she was referring to. In the immediate days, weeks ...
This week, we welcome another guest post from our friend and fellow survivor, Natalie K., sharing thoughts about the loss of her parents and the legacy they established while they were still living.
"I can recall someone looking confused as I told them I was attending a survivors of suicide support group. They thought that the words “survivor” and “suicide” didn’t logically belong in the same sentence. But they do, as so many of us ...
Perspective on Loss from fellow survivor, Tregg Duerson
This past April, we had the pleasure of meeting fellow survivor, Tregg Duerson, son of former Chicago Bears safety Dave Duerson, as he was being honored by the LOSS program for his advocacy around concussion safety and suicide prevention. We were so moved by his speech, “Forward,” that we wanted to share an excerpt with our readers. We are so appreciative that Tregg was willing to share his ...
