Offering hope, comfort and support for survivors of suicide loss.
We touch on nearly every aspect of grief following the loss of a loved one to suicide here, but I realized the connection we have with pets during this time is one we really haven't addressed. As I played with our aging family dog during a recent visit to my hometown, I was reminded that he is one of the few connections we still have to my dad, who passed away over six years ago. It’s so hard to believe, but my dad picked out this puppy on a ...
Giving thanks after a suicide loss can feel nearly impossible. It is a time when we are supposed to be thankful for everything that we have been given. In the aftermath of a suicide it can be difficult to find anything to be thankful for. The pain in our hearts, and the emptiness that remains often overshadows anything that surrounds us. Joy becomes a stranger, knocking at the door less frequently than before. The laughter that fills the air, can ...
Coping with loss during the holidays can be extremely difficult no matter how recent your loss is. In the coming weeks, we will offer tips for getting through the holidays without the person that you lost to suicide. Remember, it's not about getting over, it is about getting through. We hope that our holiday based posts offer you support during what can be a difficult time.
Love Does Not End With Death
Since love does not end with death, ...
It still happens fairly often and always without warning: I relive the traumatic moments when I learned my dad took his life. It’s been over six years since he died.
I share this because I want you to know you’re not alone. Whether it’s been days or decades, experiencing the unexpected and violent loss of a loved one is almost sure to lead to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), something we cover a lot here.
I found myself going down ...
Until my dad died by unexpected suicide, I had only ever lost loved ones to long battles with illness. Like many things in life, this was another of those things I didn’t have to think about before. “Suicide [and sudden loss] doesn’t happen to people like me,” I’d say. Now, I’m acutely aware of just how fragile life can be. Not only am I aware – lately, I’m crippled with anxiety about it.
Part of this has to do with paying too much attention ...
