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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April 10th marked the 16th year since we lost our son to suicide. In the early days I can remember asking everyone who knew anything about suicide when…
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Summer’s Unique Challenges for Survivors As summer returns, so do unique challenges for those of us touched by suicide loss. While the world around us seems eager to…
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The Longest Day of Light, The Darkest Day of Our Lives The summer solstice, June 20th this year, marks the longest day of light, with over 15 hours…
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The Intensity of Grief After Suicide Loss One of the questions we regularly hear from new members of the support group is “when will I feel better?”. Grief from a suicide…
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When Celebrations Feel Like Reminders It’s that time of year again, when neighbors are barbecuing, fireworks light up the sky, and friends swap stories about their latest trips to…
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After the loss of a loved one to suicide, healing can feel like a distant, even impossible concept. Many survivors ask, “How do I know if I’m healing?”…
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While some days it can feel like the whole world knows about your loved ones suicide, in fact there are many people who do not know how they…
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Not long ago, I opened a fortune cookie that read:“If you don’t think about the future, you can’t have one.” At the time, it struck me deeply. For…
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In the aftermath of losing a loved one to suicide, it’s all too easy to lose sight of your own well-being. The shock, trauma, and overwhelming grief can…
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Ritual and remembrance are meant just as much for us as they are for our loved ones. Each anniversary of our loved ones passing is yet another opportunity…
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