Like sunflowers turning toward the sunlight, this blog helps survivors of suicide loss find hope, healing, and the path toward life after loss.
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The Power of Music in Grief Music has a way of reaching into places where words can’t go. For those of us who have lost someone to suicide,…
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A Song Begins to Play I was sitting in seat 20C on my regular Monday morning flight from Newark to Seattle, my Bose headphones creating a quiet sanctuary…
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The Complicated Weight of Thanksgiving Thanksgiving carries a unique burden for those of us grieving the suicide of a loved one. Unlike other holidays, this day comes with…
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After losing someone to suicide, time becomes something we can no longer take for granted. Days blur together, yet certain moments feel frozen in place. The clocks change,…
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The journey after losing someone to suicide can feel impossibly isolating. In the midst of your grief, you may wonder if anyone truly understands the complex emotions you…
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The simple phrase “Happy Thanksgiving” can feel like a sharp reminder of everything that’s changed since your person died by suicide. Those two words, “happy” and “thanksgiving,” can…
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The Storm of Emotions After Suicide Loss When someone we care about dies by suicide, we often find ourselves in the middle of an emotional storm that feels…
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You Are in Control After losing someone to suicide, you may find that people ask questions about what happened. These questions can feel overwhelming, intrusive, or painful, especially…
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In the aftermath of losing someone to suicide, the world can feel impossibly isolating. Friends and family members, despite their best intentions, often struggle to understand the unique…
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The Reality of Suicide Notes Like many suicide loss survivors, you may be trying to understand suicide notes: whether the person you lost left one, what it means…
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