Offering hope, comfort and support for survivors of suicide loss.
Guest blogger Michelle shares a candid personal piece about the loss of her husband to suicide, the difficult conversation with her son that followed and finding strength through that fragile moment.
The Tiny Fragments
My husband John always did Halloween well. He did two costumes every year: one to match me for the adult parties we went to, and one to match the kids when we took them Trick-or-Treating. I never cared to partake in this ...
Celebrating after suicide is difficult as we are reminded of our devastating loss. We get caught up telling the story of their death, limiting the time we spend talking about and celebrating the life they lived. Anniversaries, holidays, and birthdays become difficult as we are reminded that our loved one will not be present. On my own journey, I have found it easier to celebrate on these days. It reminds me of the life my father lived, and ...
Surviving the loss of a loved one to suicide can be especially difficult for those who are not blood relatives or a spouse of the deceased. It’s not uncommon for survivors in these instances to feel lonely, alienated by the family or even blamed for what happened. Today we share the story of Jean Mellano, who lost her partner Steve after 33 years together. She details her difficult experience as a partner and not the spouse, originally published ...
Guest blogger Jennifer McGregor shares a factual and empathetic post that may be helpful for those newly bereaved by suicide or who wish to educate others about what they're feeling in the wake of losing a loved one. Remember, we're never alone in our grief.
Facing the Suicide of a Loved One
Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, and for every completed suicide, 25 others attempt suicide. These are concerning and ...
Guest blogger Kimberly lost her son Tom to suicide in March 2015 and, like many survivors, struggles to understand how she "missed" the signs. Through his passing, she has also come to understand and appreciate how similar they truly are.
Parallel Lives
One of the things I have most struggled with in understanding Tom’s suicide is my inability to recognize the symptoms of his mental illness. I am now much more educated about depression and ...
