Introduction Supporting children and teenagers after a parent’s suicide is one of the most difficult challenges families can face. Young people often experience grief in unique ways, and without proper guidance, the trauma can impact their emotional, social, and mental well-being for years to come. This guide explores how children and teens process grief, how to […]
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The loss of a loved one to suicide is profoundly life-altering. Alongside the deep sadness, shock, and anger, many people experience spiritual confusion after suicide loss. You may find yourself questioning your faith, feeling distant from God or your higher power, or struggling to reconcile religious teachings with your grief. These experiences are common and […]
When you have experienced something deeply painful, traditional weekly therapy can sometimes feel too slow or fragmented. You begin to open up, only to have to close everything back down as the session ends. Then you wait another week to pick up the pieces again. For some people, this pace can make healing feel like […]
I know first-hand how the loss of a loved one to suicide is one of the most profound and devastating experiences anyone can face. We know from the psychological research in this area, that along with the deep sorrow that comes from such a loss, many individuals also experience an overwhelming sense of guilt. This […]
The loss of a loved one to suicide is a deeply traumatic event that not only brings intense grief but often leaves individuals struggling with complicated grief and psychological trauma. While grief is a natural response to loss, it becomes complicated when it persists and intensifies, leading to emotional and psychological strain that disrupts normal […]
Traveling the road with my 14-year-old dog Miley, learning to stay present, heal from loss, and find calm amidst grief and life’s uncertainty
Struggling with grief after suicide loss? Learn how EMDR therapy can help you process trauma, reduce emotional pain, and find a path forward through complicated or stuck grief. Hope and healing are possible.
A personal journey of grief, healing, and freedom through letting go of a lifetime of belongings. Exploring why we hold on – and what happens when we finally let go.
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Choosing Freedom: How Post-Traumatic Growth After Suicide Loss is Leading me to Nomadic Living
After losing my brother to suicide and witnessing my son’s numerous suicide attempts, I chose to give up my home and live nomadically to reclaim my life. This is my story of post-traumatic growth, deep surrender, and finding purpose after profound loss.
You cook the meals. Pay the bills. Dry their tears. This blog isn’t about being stronger. It’s about finally laying the cape down.
Even years after your loss, your nervous system might still be stuck in survival mode.
This isn’t because you’re weak – it’s because suicide grief lives in the body.