Offering hope, comfort and support for survivors of suicide loss.
Last Week, Becky wrote about "Dying with Dignity" in which she discussed suicide in the media. The story that I've read about most recently was the 29-year old, Brittany Maynard, who is terminally ill, and has decided to end her life on November 1st. It was all over my social media feed and was even discussed last week with my friend Megan, who is also a survivor of suicide. As a survivor, it is difficult not to be impacted by suicide in the ...
The topic of dying with dignity or choosing an "end date" in life has inspired a couple of viral articles this week. This can be troublesome for survivors of suicide. Technically, no one chooses how and when they enter this world, but once they are here, it’s unsettling that anyone would want to pinpoint the timing in which they leave.
I first came across an article about a sports reporter who made a calculated, year-long decision to end his ...
I previously wrote about suicide contagion in my post, "Is Suicide Contagious." I wanted to revisit the topic, as I believe it is a real concern for those who have lost a loved one to suicide as they often ask themselves if their lives will end in the same manner as their loved ones.
Shortly after the death of actor/comedian, Robin Williams, the NY Times published an article, "The Science Behind Suicide Contagion." In the article, the author ...
In my ongoing quest to seek comfort and support in the wake of losing my dad to suicide, I have continued to explore various forms of “alternative” therapies. My latest experiment was with hypnotherapy. Living in Chicago, I am always amused by the variety of resources available to people. There’s literally something for everyone and I recently discovered a hypnotherapist across the street from work. Granted, I initially explored this idea for ...
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 ...
