Offering hope, comfort and support for survivors of suicide loss.
The holiday season can be among the most difficult times of year for survivors of suicide loss, particularly the newly bereaved who are facing the first occasions without a loved one. As I can attest, the first year or two are debilitating. We take each day minute-by-minute. Our blog is all about sharing real stories. Guest blogger Kim Demirjian who has lost two family members to suicide – returns to share a deeply personal perspective on how she ...
This week's post by guest author Jillian K. is a heartfelt reflection on her past year as a new survivor of her father's suicide. Having lost our dads, this post truly resonated with us and we know the evolution of her grief on this first "anniversary" of loss is something many readers will empathize with. If you feel moved to do so, you can leave your messages of hope and understanding for her below.
A Letter of Love and Hope
Dear Dad,
On ...
Survivors of suicide loss may experience "grief attacks," where an emotional response to a loved one's death surfaces at any time - often unexpectedly. Guest author and survivor of her son Tom's suicide, Kimberly Starr shares about the emotions she recently felt.
Lágrimas Compartidas - Shared Tears
On a rare night alone tonight, I sat in the "Toffice" (Tom's room that we converted into an office) and cried out in anguish to Tom to give me a ...
Mindy lost her dad 20 years ago, but as most survivors will say, it feels like no time has passed at all. Here, she reflects on all that life has brought her, including the more recent passing of her mother.
Approaching 20 Years As a Survivor of Suicide Loss
It’s hard to find the words. It’s been so long, and yet I still feel compelled to write about it. I can’t hope for anyone else to tell it. It’s not anyone else’s story. I don't expect to ...
Guest blogger Carrie reveals with raw emotion how she is continuing to navigate the grief journey five years after her father's suicide. Like many survivors, she often feels conflicted in the wake of loss - strong one moment and weak the next. Read on for this open letter she penned to her dad.
To my father...
It's been five years since you left. I'm not sure why the classic milestone date gets to me so bad, but this particular date weighs ...
