Offering hope, comfort and support for survivors of suicide loss.
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! ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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. ...
