Grief is healed best when time is coupled with work. A separate language is part of what survivors learn to heal and survive this horrible tragedy. Begin to feel comfortable… Continue reading HELPFUL HINTS FOR BEING A SURVIVOR
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THOUGHTS TO PONDER
We will never realize how much we have neglected our self until we make our self a priority again. Every time you are tempted to react in the same old… Continue reading THOUGHTS TO PONDER
Ask these 8 questions instead to get a genuine response
As survivors we are often asked questions about our loss that we might deem hurtful, or thoughtless. If we are to be honest, before our loss we may not have… Continue reading Ask these 8 questions instead to get a genuine response
Feeling Hurt by Others
What you should know about being upset This is an excerpt from a booklet by Roy Masters that Bob wanted to share with you about what you should know about… Continue reading Feeling Hurt by Others
Why Did My Loved One Do This?
Asking the Question Why?By Tracy T. Dean Asking “Why did my loved one do this?” is the question that haunts most survivors [family members or close friends who have lost… Continue reading Why Did My Loved One Do This?
Mental Health GPS
Our friend Clemen recently shared with us an article she had read from the New York Times about mental health crisis lines and GPS services for navigating mental health support. CLICK… Continue reading Mental Health GPS
What is Acceptance?
Acceptance does not mean you like, want, or are happy with a situation. It simply means you are aware that the situation happened and that you are not in a… Continue reading What is Acceptance?
Where to start when you feel lost
After a traumatic loss like losing a loved one to suicide, we can feel lost, detached from our former selves, lacking motivation and the essential life force that powered us… Continue reading Where to start when you feel lost
Grief Rewires our Brain
Grieving is learning as our brains adjust to profound change. “Thinking of grieving as a form of learning makes [grief] a little more familiar and helps us to understand,” said psychologist Mary-Frances O’Connor
Being Honest about your Grief
Replacing "I'm sorry" statements with "thank you."