Offering hope, comfort and support for survivors of suicide loss.
Reconstructing our family after a loss by suicide can feel like an impossible task when you yourself are trying to establish the meaning of such a tragic death. Here in Chicago we are blessed to have The LOSS Program, for survivors of a suicide loss. Cynthia Waderlow, LCSW, is the child therapist for the program, and she recently wrote the following article for the January Obelisk newsletter. As it offers great advice for those trying ...
Guest writer Trevor returns this week with tips for those who are navigating their “new normal.” Trevor lost a friend to suicide following their shared addiction recovery journey and previously wrote about what the loss taught him. Through his personal experience and learnings, he has made it his mission to help others find ways to cope with their grief.
Healthy Coping Mechanisms for Dealing with Grief
Loss of any kind is devastating, and ...
Last month, Kimberly Starr passed the monumental 1,000-day mark following the loss of her son Tom to suicide. She returns as this week's guest blogger to share the 10 lessons she has learned thus far.
1000 Days
Tom died by suicide 1,000 days ago. The day seems like a milestone worthy of insight, so I have compiled the most important things I have learned in these most difficult of days.
Tom’s death was not my fault. His depression and ...
This week we welcome guest blogger Kim Demirjian, who lost her grandfather to suicide nearly 7 months ago. Kim beautifully describes the pain that we are faced with in the aftermath of a suicide loss. We speak often about "sitting with the pain" on our blog; Kim is doing just that. From an outsider's view, one might think that we need to "get over" the pain. It's not about getting over it, it is about getting comfortable with it. Does the pain ...
This week's guest post is from Sarah, who is navigating the loss of an ex-boyfriend. We frequently hear from those who are uniquely grieving the death of a former partner and who are struggling to know what they should be feeling. It also can be difficult to know who to talk with about the loss and if they will be understanding of the need to grieve. We sincerely appreciate Sarah's willingness to share her story.
I got the phone call that my ...
