Offering hope, comfort and support for survivors of suicide loss.
WHY is grieving a suicide so complicated? WHY is it so difficult to move on after losing a loved one to suicide? WHY does it shatter your world? Yes, I meant to capitalize every single letter in the word WHY. Why? Because, the questions we have, the desire to fill in the blanks, the need to complete the puzzle, often prohibit us from moving forward in the aftermath of suicide as we constantly ask ourselves, "WHY did our loved one end their ...
It is often difficult to find inspiration after loss. I discovered this quote the other day and sent it to my sister. I couldn't help but think about my dad when I read the quote. I have asked myself time and time again, "Why did this happen to me?" I often watch other families; listen to others' as they talk about their parents and loved ones, all while smiling graciously as others' talk about the relationships they have with their fathers. It ...
On Saturday, a handful of my friends and family participated in the AFSP's Out of the Darkness Walk. The AFSP is the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and all throughout the country they organize "Out of the Darkness" Walks in which suicide survivors can raise money in honor of their loved ones. Quoting their website, "AFSP funds research aimed at improving our understanding of suicide and ways to prevent it as well as educational ...
This week (Oct. 6-12) marks Mental Illness Awareness Week and I was thrilled to take part in a unique event
hosted by the global non-profit organization, NØSTIGMAS. I learned about NØSTIGMAS shortly after we launched this blog and was really moved by their efforts to raise awareness and erase the stigmas of suicide and mental illness. They collect and share stories of hope and inspiration to help educate the general public about mental ...
"It's not the successes in our lives that make us strong but the things that take us to our knees, that we come back from, that make us wise." -Cesar Millan
My mother sent me this quote and I had to share. I truly believe that the strength of a person is not measured by their successes. Instead, it is measured by our ability to come back from the most difficult situations. Coping with the loss of my father was one of the most challenging ...
