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A daily December series offering tender, truthful support for surviving the holidays after suicide loss — with grief, grace, and gentle company.Get THE Leftover Pieces APP & don't miss anything!
A daily December series offering tender, truthful support for surviving the holidays after suicide loss — with grief, grace, and gentle company.Get THE Leftover Pieces APP & don't miss anything!
A daily December series offering tender, truthful support for surviving the holidays after suicide loss — with grief, grace, and gentle company.Get THE Leftover Pieces APP & don't miss anything!
A daily December series offering tender, truthful support for surviving the holidays after suicide loss — with grief, grace, and gentle company.Get THE Leftover Pieces APP & don't miss anything!
In this episode of The Leftover Pieces; Suicide Loss Conversations, I'm joined by Jacquelyn Dickey, a mother navigating early suicide loss after the death of her son, Austin, who died on April 4, 2025, at the age of 30. Austin left behind a loving family — his mom, dad, younger sister Victoria, girlfriend Rachel, and his beloved dog Luna — as well as an extraordinary body of photographic work that continues to speak to his creativity and spirit.Follow The Empty Chair Movement HEREJacquelyn's journey through grief has been uniquely courageous. Within weeks of Austin's death, she leaned into movement, connection, and purpose — returning to horse training and immersion in things that grounded her — not to bypass her grief, but to survive alongside it. In the process, she brought Austin's work into the world through a beautiful and powerful book, The Dash, honoring his legacy while also inviting others into honest conversation around suicide loss.You will want to add this book to your Amazon Cart -- It is incredible! We explore early grief and survival, creativity as connection, the varied ways people find a way forward, and how advocacy — through art, horses, and community — can be both deeply personal and broadly meaningful.This episode also highlights Jacqueline's advocacy work, including the Austin Dickey Creativity in Advocacy Fund, which supports young creatives advancing mental-health awareness, and her moving freestyle performance at the 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover with her horse Donner — a moment that was widely shared for its message of resilience and hope.Episode Links & Resources
A daily December series offering tender, truthful support for surviving the holidays after suicide loss — with grief, grace, and gentle company.Get THE Leftover Pieces APP & don't miss anything!
A daily December series offering tender, truthful support for surviving the holidays after suicide loss — with grief, grace, and gentle company.Get THE Leftover Pieces APP & don't miss anything!
A daily December series offering tender, truthful support for surviving the holidays after suicide loss — with grief, grace, and gentle company.Get THE Leftover Pieces APP & don't miss anything!
A daily December series offering tender, truthful support for surviving the holidays after suicide loss — with grief, grace, and gentle company.Get THE Leftover Pieces APP & don't miss anything!
A daily December series offering tender, truthful support for surviving the holidays after suicide loss — with grief, grace, and gentle company.Week 3 Begins: “This past week, we've explored boundaries as acts of care — the small ways we protect our energy, honor our capacity, and stay close to what feels true. This week, we're exploring connection — the kind that comes from truth, tenderness, and compassion. Not forced connection. Not holiday performance. But the real, humankind that meets you exactly where you are.”Get THE Leftover Pieces APP & don't miss anything!
A daily December series offering tender, truthful support for surviving the holidays after suicide loss — with grief, grace, and gentle company.Get THE Leftover Pieces APP & don't miss anything!
A daily December series offering tender, truthful support for surviving the holidays after suicide loss — with grief, grace, and gentle company.Get THE Leftover Pieces APP & don't miss anything!
A daily December series offering tender, truthful support for surviving the holidays after suicide loss — with grief, grace, and gentle company.Get THE Leftover Pieces APP & don't miss anything!
A daily December series offering tender, truthful support for surviving the holidays after suicide loss — with grief, grace, and gentle company.Get THE Leftover Pieces APP & don't miss anything!
A daily December series offering tender, truthful support for surviving the holidays after suicide loss — with grief, grace, and gentle company.Get THE Leftover Pieces APP & don't miss anything!
A daily December series offering tender, truthful support for surviving the holidays after suicide loss — with grief, grace, and gentle company.Get THE Leftover Pieces APP & don't miss anything!
A daily December series offering tender, truthful support for surviving the holidays after suicide loss — with grief, grace, and gentle company.Get THE Leftover Pieces APP & don't miss anything!
A daily December series offering tender, truthful support for surviving the holidays after suicide loss — with grief, grace, and gentle company.Get THE Leftover Pieces APP & don't miss anything!
A daily December series offering tender, truthful support for surviving the holidays after suicide loss — with grief, grace, and gentle company.Get THE Leftover Pieces APP & don't miss anything!
Send us a textMost of us don't realize how deeply grief can reshape our identity. When someone we love dies by suicide, we often unconsciously believe that staying broken honors them—that abandoning our joy, our hobbies, our future is some kind of loyalty. But here's the hard truth: that's not honoring them. That's joining them in death.In this raw and unflinching episode, therapist and suicide loss survivor Alison Lager pulls back the curtain on the invisible second death—the one that happens to survivors. Drawing from her own devastating experience losing her husband to suicide, neuroscience, spiritual wisdom, and years of clinical practice, Alison shares the actionable blueprint she used to refuse suicide a second victim.You'll discover:Why "secondary loss" happens—and how your abandoned dreams become collateral damage to griefThe dangerous comfort of the "victim" identity—and why you have to eventually let it go to surviveThe "boardwalk principle": How to reclaim the places and activities you loved without betraying your loved oneWhy staying in grief is a form of spiritual death—and how to recognize when you're joining the same darkness that took themThe science of "gaining more than you lost"—the neuroscience behind why this actually worksHow to ride waves of grief instead of drowning in one long emotional responseThe "heavier weights" metaphor: Why your pain can become your greatest strengthPractical strategies for processing rage, anger, and the emotions grief tries to hideWhy living fully is the ultimate honor to those we've lost—not a betrayalThis episode is for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide, anyone supporting a widow or survivor, and anyone who's ever wondered if there's a way out of the darkness. If you've felt like staying sad is loyalty, or believed that you can never be happy again—this conversation will change everything.Because here's what Alison knows: Suicide didn't just take their life. It's trying to take yours too. And you have the power to say no.
A daily December series offering tender, truthful support for surviving the holidays after suicide loss — with grief, grace, and gentle company.Get THE Leftover Pieces APP & don't miss anything!
A daily December series offering tender, truthful support for surviving the holidays after suicide loss — with grief, grace, and gentle company.Get THE Leftover Pieces APP & don't miss anything!
A daily December series offering tender, truthful support for surviving the holidays after suicide loss — with grief, grace, and gentle company.Get THE Leftover Pieces APP & don't miss anything!
Surviving December After Suicide Loss: When the Holidays Arrive Before You're Ready...A daily December series offering tender, truthful support for surviving the holidays after suicide loss — with grief, grace, space...and my gentle company.Get THE Leftover Pieces APP & don't miss anything!
Big days don't require big performances; choose your size—opt out, scale down, or re-script—to protect your energy in suicide bereavement.Journal prompt: “For my next tender date, I'll protect my energy by… (opt out / scale down / re-script) because…”What “choose your size” means (so we're clear): You get to set the size of participation to match your capacity.Opt out = skip entirely this year. Example: don't attend the gathering; plan a quiet walk + candle at home instead.Scale down = attend smaller/shorter/softer. Example: 20 minutes max, sit near an exit, sunglasses/earbuds, two people only.Re-script = change the who/when/where/ritual. Example: breakfast instead of evening, meet outdoors, write a note to them and leave early with an ally. Pair your choice with one ally, one exit signal, and one regulation (long exhale, step outside). Permission beats pressure.A Flicker (Hope) — Choice lowers dread Naming your option ahead of time softens the day. Relief is data—keep it.To Rebuild (Healing) — Pick one path Opt out: “Not this year.” Scale down: “Shorter, quieter, fewer people.” Re-script: “Different place, different time, different ritual.”Take a Step (Becoming) — Make it specific Write one sentence: “On [date] I will [opt out/scale down/re-script] by [what].” Add an ally + exit cue: “[Name] will text me at [time]; I'll leave when I squeeze their hand.”Choose-your-energy menu:Hollow (low): Hollow — Choose your path and jot it in notes. One line.Healing (medium): Healing — Set one logistics step (time/location/message) and a regulation plan.Becoming (higher): Becoming — Invite a helper/witness and send the plan today.Food for Thought Today: Honoring the day doesn't mean reenacting pain. Permission is protective: you're allowed to design something your body can survive—and even, gently, feel held inside. Capacity changes; your choices can, too.Exhale. Keep what serves you; leave the rest. I'll be here again tomorrow.
Identity doesn't vanish after suicide loss; name the parts that still fit and make room for them on purpose. Journal prompt: “Where I feel most like myself lately is…”Identity doesn't vanish; it gets buried. Today we name the parts of you that still fit—and make room for them on purpose.A Flicker (Hope) — A familiar thread Notice one moment you felt like you this week—how you spoke, moved, created, cared. Keep that thread.To Rebuild (Healing) — Pick 1–2 identity words Examples: listener, maker, advocate, steady, honest, curious, playful, caretaker, organizer. Circle 1–2 that land today. Write them at the top of your notes app.Take a Step (Becoming) — Put identity on the calendar (≤10 min) Tie one micro-act to your word:Maker: lay out one tool (sketchbook, yarn, instrument) and touch it for 10 minutes.Advocate: send one supportive message or share one resource.Listener/Steady: check in on one person with a two-sentence text.Choose-your-energy menu:Hollow (low): Hollow — Whisper your word once. Put a hand on your chest and breathe out longer than in.Healing (medium): Healing — Do one 10-minute identity act; stop when the timer ends.Becoming (higher): Becoming — Schedule this identity act 3 times this week.Food for Thought Today: Identity isn't a costume you perform; it's a way your love moves through the room. When you choose one small act that matches who you are, you're not pretending you're okay—you're remembering yourself in real time.Exhale. Keep what serves you; leave the rest. I'll be here again tomorrow.
Today's interview is Part 2 of a discussion of an impossibly difficult topic – losing a child to suicide. September marks National Suicide Prevention Month, and Lisa continues the conversation today with Betsy Thibaut Stephenson who discusses the many layers of moving forward after losing a child. She shares how her 21-year-old son Charlie called her just 11 weeks before he took his own life. There were no warning signs prior to that. Betsy shares her story and feedback she is receiving about her honesty. She talks about her son's death to make it easier for others to talk about this subject, including the immense grief and painful guilt. She has received messages from younger people who want to heal, even in the midst of difficulties and struggle. She is asking people to treat depression as an illness. It is powerful and has many different parts. She does not get mad at her son but gets very angry at the illness for the affect it has on so many. Betsy reminds us that it's fine to not be happy all the time. If you are not feeling good, she asks us to talk to someone, whether it's a parent, friend, teacher, coach, or a professional. Reach out and know that help is available. Trust helps with healing and recovery. She openly talks about going to therapy and how depression is so powerful. It can override our basic, innate power to survive. You cannot reason with a mental illness. She asks us to take it very seriously. Betsy is a veteran crisis communications expert based in Washington, DC. Rather than being consumed by grief, Betsy chose to meet it head-on, emerging with a mission to spark more honest conversations around mental health, grief, and loss. Her new memoir, “Blackbird: A Mother's Reflections on Grief, Loss, and Life After Suicide” is a brutally honest and beautifully written account of how she continues living—and loving—after the worst kind of loss. It's a story meant to help others feel less alone. Info: www.blackbirdbetsy.com This is Part 2 of the interview. If you or a loved one is experiencing thoughts of suicide, self-harm, or crisis, pls CALL OR TEXT 988. You will be able to talk confidentially, for free, with a trained crisis counselor, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Today's interview is a discussion of an impossibly difficult topic – losing a child to suicide. September marks National Suicide Prevention Month, and our guest is Betsy Thibaut Stephenson who discusses the many layers of moving forward after you lose a child. She shares how her 21-year-old son Charlie called her just 11 weeks before he took his own life. There were no warning signs prior to that. She recognized he was in distress during that phone call. Betsy immediately got on a plane and flew to Texas where he was living as a college student, ready to start his senior year. She stayed with him for a week. He admitted that he found a therapist and told no one else. He was trying to handle things alone. After Betsy left, Charlie came home several times. He was in college, working, exercising, hanging out with friends, and always with people. He promised that he was doing fine. Then, late one night, he took his life. She had seen him just 3 weeks prior. His demeanor was good. He visited with friends and former teachers during that trip home. There were no additional warning signs. Since Charlie's death, Betsy realized that she had underestimated how anxiety-filled his life may have been. She learned that when you are a teenager and into your early 20s, your brain is still not fully formed. Your brain cannot yet see all of the consequences of your actions. Betsy talked about suffering with depression off and on for many years. She openly talks about going to therapy and how depression is so powerful. It can override our basic, innate power to survive. She asks us to take it very seriously. Betsy is a veteran crisis communications expert based in Washington, DC. Rather than being consumed by grief, Betsy chose to meet it head-on, emerging with a mission to spark more honest conversations around mental health, grief, and loss. Her new memoir, “Blackbird: A Mother's Reflections on Grief, Loss, and Life After Suicide” is a brutally honest and beautifully written account of how she continues living—and loving—after the worst kind of loss. It's a story meant to help others feel less alone. Info: www.blackbirdbetsy.com This is Part 1 of the interview. If you or a loved one is experiencing thoughts of suicide, self-harm, or crisis, pls CALL OR TEXT 988. You will be able to talk confidentially, for free, with a trained crisis counselor, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Charlie Stephenson, 21, of Alexandria, Va, died by suicide while at college in Fort Worth, Tx, in July 2022. His mother, Betsy Thibaut Stephenson, wrote a book that was recently published, Blackbird: A Mother's Reflections on Grief, Loss, and Life After Suicide (https://a.co/d/haDI8ml). She joins Sunil Dasgupta for this episode. Call or text 988 for the National Suicide Helpline. Music by Drew Pictures and the Lead Extras.
Send me a Text Message- please include your contact information so I can respondWhen your child transitions into spirit, nothing is ever the same. In this deeply heartfelt episode, Brian speaks with Betsy Thibaud Stephenson, author of Blackbird: A Mother's Reflection on Loss, Grief, and Life After Suicide.Betsy's son Charlie transitioned at age 21, just eleven weeks after expressing thoughts of self-harm. During that same six-week period, her beloved mother-in-law and family dog also transitioned. Rather than turning away from grief, Betsy faced it head-on—and began writing from her open wound instead of waiting for a scar.This conversation explores the real grief journey—messy, sacred, and unfiltered.
What does it take to keep living—and loving—after the unimaginable? This is a conversation about loss—but even more, it's about love, resilience, and the courage to keep saying yes to life. In this powerful episode, I sit down with Betsy Thibaut Stephenson—a seasoned crisis communications expert, mother of three, and author of the memoir, Blackbird: A Mother's Reflections on Grief, Loss, and Life After. In 2022, Betsy's world was shattered by a six-week wave of devastating loss, including the death of her 21-year-old son, Charlie, to suicide. What followed wasn't a quest to “move on,” but a conscious decision to live honestly, feel everything, and find meaning in the aftermath. We talk about the lie's depression tells, the complexity of navigating family grief, and the deeply personal stories we craft in order to survive. Betsy shares what it means to relearn how to feel, to hold space for discomfort, and to open up to healing—one small “yes” at a time. We also explore how spiritual growth, self-compassion, and even anxiety can become part of the long, often nonlinear path to peace. Disclaimer: This episode contains sensitive discussion around suicide, grief, and mental health. Please listen with care. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. In the U.S., call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. LINKS Betsy Stephenson website: https://www.blackbirdbetsy.com/ Betsy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackbirdbetsy21/ Blackbird: A Mother's Reflections on Grief, Loss, and Life After Suicide book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4fdG4Vt SPONSORS: THERASAGE: Go to https://www.therasage.com and use code KELLY to receive 25% off any Therasage product. Key Moments You'll Love:
What does it mean to keep living when the unimaginable happens? How does a mother find her voice again after losing a child to suicide? Betsy Stephenson shares her journey through the depths of loss after the death of her son and how she's learned to navigate life in the aftermath. Betsy is the author of the book, Blackbird: A Mothers Reflections on Grief, Loss, and Life After Suicide.
Send me a Text Message- please include your contact information so I can respondWhen Theresa Bruno lost her husband James to suicide, she was plunged into a wilderness of sorrow, guilt, and silence. In this moving conversation, Theresa shares how she found the courage to survive—and eventually, to rebuild. From writing letters to her late husband to discovering the transformative power of what she calls “defiant gratitude,” Theresa opens up about healing after unimaginable loss.This is a raw, honest, and ultimately hopeful episode for anyone asking: “How do I live again when I'm still in pain?”
Betsy Thibaut Stephenson's son Charlie died by suicide in 2022. Her memoir helped her grieve, and she hopes it will help dispel the stigma around depression and suicide.
Welcome today fellow griever. I appreciate you, I see you and thank you so much for listening and if you can, please ---Support the showToday, I release a recent conversation with Betsy Thibaut Stephenson to talk about her son Charlie who was a smart, witty, reserved, and was (silently) living with being 'unmotivated' & being depressed. Despite doing what seemed like all of the right things, Charlie, a rising senior in college, died by suicide in July of 2022 at only 21 years old. It was shocking and devastating -- and they are learning to live with it, to carry with it! "Betsy Thibaut Stephenson lives in Alexandria, Virginia with her husband and labrador retrievers. When she isn't visiting her grown daughters in North Carolina and South Carolina, she is helping public affairs clients tell their story to policymakers and the media. Blackbird is her first book."There are SO many take aways from this mom-to-mom heart-to-heart....Here's a few of the highlights of our conversation include: How they responded as a family when Charlie reached out when he spoke out about his thoughts of self-harm from the first time. The trips to see him after he opened up-- and the letter she wrote him, that he carried with him & was found in his backpack after he was gone.The letters he wrote and left behind (not a suicide note, per se, but insight of sorts) & what those told his family & how they 'helped' them understand moreThe shock of his death-- and how they spoke 'the open truth' from the beginning.ALL of the 'signs; she gets from him now... why bringing him into 'everything" helps and makes it lighter somehow. (I love this part!) It's OK to be 'selfish' in your griefWhy the title "Blackbird" for the book --- you HAVE TO HEAR THIS--- stuff you can NOT make up here people!?? What IS Stuck Song Syndrome (OMG --- there's a name for it!!) LO-FI people -- LO-FI is the answer.... who knew? There is SOOO much to this incredible chat that I think you will love --- I hope you will get this book and curl up Find Betsy & her book HERE@blackbirdbetsy21 on Instagram_________________________________________________________________________My WEBSITE "The Leftover Pieces; Rebuilding You" is support central.I hope you will consider SUBMITTING A POEM OR LETTER to my NEW ANTHOLOGY PROJECT --- a book called "Because They Are Loved" SEE ALL OF THE DETAILS HERE!! PS....The Legacy Writing Project in 2024 has finished. Volume 5 is out in the world ...GET ON THE LIST NOW for the SINGLE DATE start for 2025 OR FUTURE PROJECTSFor a way to leave a Legacy of your child - GO HEREIf you, or someone you know, is struggling ww suicidal thoughts, reach out:CALL 988 in the US or Canada OR, you can also TEXT the word "HOME" to 741741 in the USA & CanadaSupport the showSupport the show
In this powerful episode of Widowed 2 Soon, host Michelle Bader Ebersole welcomes special guest Shelley Bates for an honest and heartfelt conversation about love, loss, and healing after the sudden death of a spouse to suicide. Shelley courageously shares her journey—from meeting her late husband, Lyle, to navigating life with his bipolar disorder, and the emotional aftermath of his unexpected passing.This deeply moving discussion touches on the complexities of grief, the weight of family responsibilities, and the challenge of rediscovering self-worth after loss. Shelley's story is a testament to the resilience of the widowed community and the healing power of support and connection.Through raw insights, practical advice, and uplifting moments, this episode offers encouragement to those facing similar struggles. Whether you're walking through your own grief or supporting someone who is, Shelley's story reminds us that hope and healing are possible.Tune in for this inspiring conversation, and don't forget to subscribe to Widowed 2 Soon. Your reviews and ratings help us reach and support more widows and widowers on their journey. Join our community as we navigate grief together—with hope, strength, and resilience.
This episode discusses sensitive topics related to suicide and the emotional aftermath of losing a loved one to suicide. Some listeners may find the content distressing. Please take care while listening, and if you feel that this may be too difficult for you, consider skipping this episode or listening with support nearby.This week, I sit down with Caroline Roodhouse, a mother who tragically lost her husband, Steve, to suicide. Caroline shares her deeply personal and emotional journey through grief, pain, and eventually finding a way to speak openly about her experience. This episode is a bit different, and we touch on topics that might be tough to hear. We discuss the impact of suicide on families, especially children, and how words, no matter how small, can leave lasting scars or offer immense comfort. Caroline's story is not only about unimaginable grief but also about hope and how we can support loved ones in their darkest moments. Whether you've been affected by suicide or simply want to learn more about providing support, this conversation is essential. Thank you, Caroline, for sharing your story with such honesty and bravery.Here are the highlights:(7:36) Caroline's Story: Meeting Steve and Early Life Together (12:30) The Day Steve Went Missing (20:51) The Discovery and Aftermath(30:44) Impact on Caroline and Her Family (43:31) Evie's Animation and Its Impact (54:46) Advice for Supporting Colleagues Connect with Caroline:Caroline Roodhouse MCIPR - Communications Consultant - Alive With Ideas | LinkedInTake the Aurora 360 Quiz: How Effective Is Your Company's Wellbeing Strategy? Click HereConnect with us here:Website: aurorawellnessgroup.co.ukLinkedIn: NgoziLinkedIn: ObehiAurora Company Profile 2024Book a Call here
On this episode, Nicholette discusses the sensitive topic of losing a loved one to suicide with LifeStance Therapist Amber Hulgan. Amber shares insights on key risk factors and warning signs, dispels common myths such as the belief that discussing suicide plants the idea, and emphasizes the importance of open conversations. She discusses her personal experience of losing her mother to suicide and offers advice on coping strategies, including the use of support groups and therapy. We highlight effective prevention strategies and resources such as the 988 national helpline. Learn more about LifeStance Health: https://lifestance.com Follow LifeStance Health: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn TikTok
In life after suicide loss, we hear the words "it's okay to not be okay" as part of mental health or prevention campaigns and similar messages all of the time, right? Especially THIS month as September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month (or is it just awareness -- or just prevention...? Ugh, right?). We can tackle that topic another day.And it IS TRUE that it's okay to not be okay...it's an essential, to-the-point message to help empower people to speak up when they are not doing okay -- to let people know that "we got you" because life is hard, and we are all not okay from time to time (or even most of the time). Prevention is vital...but how does it all land with those left behind; those of us living in the aftermath of a devastating suicide? This came up recently in my online mom support community. You see, we've come to realize that the journey after suicide loss is so complicated. It's a path filled with intense sadness, unanswerable questions, and overwhelming guilt. It's a struggle to even consider saying that you're 'okay' today. SO, what happens when you ARE okay (even if just for the moment, or day)? Can you say that you are? And just how is it received, how does it land - with others and even with ourselves??You may not understand and wonder why this would be the case. Maybe you're nodding in agreement, eager to delve into this question with me. That's why I'm here -- to facilitate these discussions, encourage debate, and help us all navigate this 'after life' together.Those of us living this 'after life' may know this (and so many more) duality exists, but it's a different story when it comes to unpacking some these challenges in our daily lives so we can grow forward, and others can come alongside us. We must not only destigmatize mental health and suicide, but also grief. That's why I'm here, ready to tackle these issues head-on and discuss the dualities of life after suicide loss.Here is that exclusive COUPON CODE resources I mentionedCLICK HERE or go through my website and just use code TLPPOD49__________________________________________________________________________Go to my WEBSITE "The Leftover Pieces; Rebuilding You" is support central.PS....The FIRST SESSION of the Legacy Writing Project in 2024 has finished & the last one is under way...GET ON THE LIST NOW for the SINGLE DATE start for 2025For a way to leave a Legacy of your child - GO HEREIf you, or someone you know, is struggling ww suicidal thoughts, reach out:CALL 988 OR, you can also TEXT the word "HOME" to 741741 in the USA#theleftoverpieces #theleftoverpiecespodcast #suicideloss #childloss #suicidegrief #griefsupportaftersuicide #icandohardthings #childloss #downtherabbithole #suicidebereavement #supportaftersuicideloss #youarenotalone #legacybook #becausetheylived #grief #traumarecovery #suicidelossretreat #trumanstateuniversity #trumanstateSupport the show
In this episode of The Observatory, Lark Dean Galley joins the show to talk about living life after suicide. Hear about how losing a son has changed Lark's life, the major contributing factors to suicide, how Covid provided a wake-up call, the importance of taking time, the power of living in the moment, and leading a life of grace.Timestamps[02:29] A bit about Lark.[05:20] Losing a son.[11:10] The Live On campaign.[17:13] Reacting to the news as a couple. [32:28] The Covid wake-up call. [35:35] Changing life goals. [40:29] Navigating the path as a family.[45:14] Presence. [53:20] Lark's current relationship with Christian. [55:58] Learning to Breathe. Notable quotes:“Suicide is the number 1 killer of youth in Utah.” – Lark Dean Galley [07:00]“Everyone is affected by suicide in some way.” – Scott Wright [32:07]“When we make choices, we're choosing our teachers.” – LaRae Wright [62:05]Relevant Links:Website: larkdeangalley.com.Instagram: @larkgalley. Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Podcasts.
In this chapter of the crown podcast, we are joined by Angela Samata, an Arts professional and the presenter of the #BAFTA award winning BBC1 documentary: ‘Life After Suicide' watched world-wide by over 5 million viewers. Angela represents the views of those bereaved by suicide and has been Chair and is now Ambassador of the charity: Survivors of the Bereaved by Suicide, a free service that provides support to bereaved adults across the UK. Angela tragically lost her husband by suicide and has since dedicated her life to Suicide Prevention and Postvention for the bereaved. Together we have a speak about the sensitive topic of suicide, the importance of awareness, breaking down stigmas, support available for those in a crisis, #mentalhealth and young people and #postvention for the bereaved. A safe space where you can breathe again.
In this deeply empathetic episode of "Healing After Loss: Navigating Life After Suicide," we explore the complex journey of recovery after losing a loved one to suicide. Sharing moments of resilience, coping strategies, and the power of community, we go into the darkness of grief and offer hope to those who are navigating this painful path or are struggling with negative thoughts as well. Important Note: If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or experiencing emotional distress, please reach out for help. In the United States, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). You can also text "HELLO" to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor through the Crisis Text Line. Remember, reaching out is a sign of strength, and there are people who care and want to help. Your life matters. To shop Sara Bauer Boutique go to www.SaraBauerBoutique.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sara14530/support
Today you are getting the much-anticipated, long promised (& finally here)- friends roundtable episode! And it was so. worth. the. wait!After loss it feels like (publicly) there is so much that is centered around the immediate family and friends often seem 'forgotten' or definitely might feel unseen in their grief. It's really important to me to give them a voice because their loss was NOT small or inconsequential, at all! It was so very relevant and important in their lives!Today I talk with three amazing humans who all lost a dear friend to suicide. A fourth friend who couldn't join, is represented by submitting answers to the talking points and I read these answers to Intermingle his answers in between the other's answers.We here from Christian Murillo & Branislav Tadic from North Kansas City, Missouri here in the States and also from Oakley Mengel from Elkford, British Columbia, Canada. Brock Lorenzen (also from NKC) submitted his answers (and I read them for him in his absence).Christian, Brock and Branislav lost their friend (my son) Alex and Oakley lost her dear, best friend Donavon.This conversation is a joy and heartbreaking all at once, but it is so very, very powerful and I am SO THANKFUL that we had this time!Some of the things we speak to are: How the loss of their friends affected their life - at the time of loss & nowDo you ever receive signs from spirit?Were you treated 'differently' as "just" a friend?And they offer GREAT encouragement for surviving and thriving after this loss while you still carry them forward with you in lifeAnd so much more ...Such an IMPACTFUL & AMAZING conversation - like me, I think that you will take a WHOLE lot from this! It was a REAL GIFT FOR ME!!______________________________________________________________________PS....LAST SESSION of the Legacy Writing Project for 2023 began August 16 BUT you can get on the wait list for the February 7, 2024, group NOW!!For a way to leave a Legacy of your child - GO HERE______________________________________________________________________My WEBSITE "The Leftover Pieces; Rebuilding You" support central.The latest Legacy projects are NOW published BOOKS -- GET THEM HERE!!!ALSO, my first two books (tools I have created for you!) in the "Facing Life After Suicide" series are available on AmazonIf you, or someone you know, is struggling with suicidal thoughts PLEASE reach out:CALL 988 OR, you can also TEXT the word "HOME" to 741741 in the USASupport the show
Today I speak with mama to Macoy, Jolee Hicks and mom to Noah, Valerie Norris. Alongside each other these moms each wrote chapters containing memories and stories of their wonderful sons. I also wrote a chapter about Alex as well. Among other things we discuss:Why they signed up for the projectWhat areas they grew in - or how they grewIf they would recommend this project to other moms, and why?These ladies are so brave and so dynamic - I am so very proud of the and feel honored to now call them friends! Get a copy of the book & delight in knowing Noah, Macoy & Alex... this is how legacy works! The gift will be yours! Such an IMPACTFUL conversation - like me, I think that you will take a lot from this!______________________________________________________________________PS....LAST SESSION of the Legacy Writing Project for 2023 began August 16 BUT you can get on the wait list for January 2024 anytime!For a way to leave a Legacy of your child - GO HERE______________________________________________________________________My WEBSITE "The Leftover Pieces; Rebuilding You" support central.The latest Legacy projects are NOW published BOOKS -- GET THEM HERE!!!ALSO, my first two books (tools I have created for you!) in the "Facing Life After Suicide" series are available on AmazonIf you, or someone you know, is struggling with suicidal thoughts PLEASE reach out:CALL 988 OR, you can also TEXT the word "HOME" to 741741 in the USASupport the show
Today I go "down the rabbit hole" to discuss a touchy subject ... or at least a difficult and complicated one. But this is a difficult and complicated journey, isn't it? Today I discuss my thoughts on if our "before" - our old life and self - will ever be relevant again. You will hear me discuss:The first three years - survival, hope and healing.Grief Vs Complicated (or Unresolved) GriefGrieving Vs Trauma - yes, they are different.and more ...And speaking of this loss and the trauma associated with it... do you need to start your trauma healing journey? I have created a good place to start ...FIND my "Growth in Grief; Healing our Mind, Body & Spirit" COURSE INFO HEREand JUST for reading the show notes, I have a GIFT for you. So.....CLICK HERE to GET $50 off now. Thank you for listening and learning and growing with me. I appreciate you. AOT :)Also see the links below to check out all of the NEW things happening here at the Leftover Pieces. Talk soon! - MelissaPS....LAST SESSION of the Legacy Writing Project for 2023 started August 16, 2023 BUT you can get on the wait list for January 2024 or August 2024 anytime!For a way to leave a Legacy of your child - GO HERE______________________________________________________________________My WEBSITE "The Leftover Pieces; Rebuilding You" support central - MY HUB - and that means my different SUPPORT GROUP Options are available. I work to meet the needs of the three main things all moms say they need after the loss of their child by suicide - resources (at the time of loss and beyond), a community of connection that 'gets it' and a way to ensure that their child leaves an enduring legacy in this world!For resources go to my Resource Page HEREFor Community, go t my Support Page HERE where you will find ALL of the ways to connect and find support.The latest Legacy project is NOW published as a BOOK -- GET IT HERE!!!ALSO, my first two books (tools I have created for you!) in the "Facing Life After Suicide" series are available on AmazonIf you, or someone you know, is struggling with suicidal thoughts PLEASE reach out:CALL 988 OR, you can also TEXT the word "HOME" to 741741 in the USAin Canada TEXT 686868in the UK TEXT 85258Support the show
Today I go down the rabbit hole to discuss the words we choose, and why, and how do we even ever become more comfortable with talking about this and saying or choosing the words that we are OK with? You will hear me discuss:The words we choose to refer to their birthday and the day they died.Why we choose these words.Is there a right or wrong thing to say? How to grow forward in this area -- and our griefWhy knowledge = powerand more ...And speaking of the trauma... do you need to start your trauma healing journey? I have created a good place to start ...FIND my "Growth in Grief; Healing our Mind, Body & Spirit" COURSE INFO HEREand for reading the show notes, I have a GIFT for you So.....CLICK HERE to GET $50 off now. Thank you for listening and learning and growing with me. I appreciate you. AOT :)Also see the links below to check out all of the NEW things happening here at the Leftover Pieces. Talk soon! - MelissaPS....LAST SESSION of the Legacy Writing Project for 2023 starting August 16 (sign ups close at week 2 Aug 23 ) BUT you can get on the wait list for january anytime!For a way to leave a Legacy of your child - GO HERE______________________________________________________________________My WEBSITE "The Leftover Pieces; Rebuilding You" support central - MY HUB - and that means my different SUPPORT GROUP Options are available. I work to meet the needs of the three main things all moms say they need after the loss of their child by suicide - resources (at the time of loss and beyond), a community of connection that 'gets it' and a way to ensure that their child leaves an enduring legacy in this world!For resources go to my Resource Page HEREFor Community, go t my Support Page HERE where you will find ALL of the ways to connect and find support.The latest Legacy project is NOW published as a BOOK -- GET IT HERE!!!ALSO, my first two books (tools I have created for you!) in the "Facing Life After Suicide" series are available on AmazonIf you, or someone you know, is struggling with suicidal thoughts PLEASE reach out:CALL 988 OR, you can also TEXT the word "HOME" to 741741 in the USAin Canada TEXT 686868in the UK TEXT 85258Support the show
Today we are going to break this down -- how are healing and grief different? Do we heal our grief? Is trauma and grief the same? What do we do with the sadness and love that live alongside each other ?? You will hear me discuss:The differences between grief and traumagrowing in grief v healing traumaWhat time passing does (and doesn't) dothe common places we get "stuck" in our healing (& whY)My Trauma healing course (see link below) and more ...FIND my "Growth in Grief; Healing our Mind, Body & Spirit" COURSE INFO HERE and for reading the show notes, I have a GIFT for you So.....CLICK HERE to GET $50 off now. Thank you for listening and learning and growing with me. I appreciate you. AOT :) Also see the links below to check out all of the NEW things happening here at the Leftover Pieces. Talk soon! - MelissaPS....LAST SESSION of the Legacy Writing Project for 2023 starting August 16 For a way to leave a Legacy of your child - GO HERE______________________________________________________________________My WEBSITE "The Leftover Pieces; Rebuilding You" support central - MY HUB - and that means my different SUPPORT GROUP Options are available. I work to meet the needs of the three main things all moms say they need after the loss of their child by suicide - resources (at the time of loss and beyond), a community of connection that 'gets it' and a way to ensure that their child leaves an enduring legacy in this world!For resources go to my Resource Page HEREFor Community, go t my Support Page HERE where you will find ALL of the ways to connect and find support.The latest Legacy project is NOW published as a BOOK -- GET IT HERE!!!ALSO, my first two books (tools I have created for you!) in the "Facing Life After Suicide" series are available on AmazonIf you, or someone you know, is struggling with suicidal thoughts PLEASE reach out:CALL 988 OR, you can also TEXT the word "HOME" to 741741 in the USAin Canada TEXT 686868in the UK TEXT 85258Support the show
Today I go "down the rabbit hole" to discuss a topic near and dear to my heart. As a mom who lost a child by suicide myself, I have become increasingly aware that while we moms definitely have some different needs we do seem to share 3 common ones. We need: Resources - at the time of loss & beyond to help us find all of the places for help, healing & information Community - a place to connect, grieve & grow with other moms who understand our loss (& by proxy, understand us)Legacy - the need to find ways to ensure our child is remembered, that their life mattered.I explore this topic today and you can find answers to many of these needs within the Leftover Pieces community -- on my website the leftoverpieces.comIt is my hearts mission to provide ways through this to other suicide loss survivors & I am always looking for new ways to do just that. Ultimately, I have discovered that this is not easy, but you do not have to be alone! Also see the links below to check out all of the NEW things happening here at the Leftover Pieces. Talk soon! - Melissa______________________________________________________________________My WEBSITE "The Leftover Pieces; Rebuilding You" support central - MY HUB - and that means my different SUPPORT GROUP Options are available. I work to meet the needs of the three main things all moms say they need after the loss of their child by suicide - resources (at the time of loss and beyond), a community of connection that 'gets it' and a way to ensure that their child leaves an enduring legacy in this world!For resources go to my Resource Page HEREFor Community, go t my Support Page HERE where you will find ALL of the ways to connect and find support.For a way to leave a Legacy of your child - GO HEREThe latest Legacy project is NOW published as a BOOK -- GET IT HERE!!!ALSO, my first two books (tools I have created for you!) in the "Facing Life After Suicide" series are available on AmazonIf you, or someone you know, is struggling with suicidal thoughts PLEASE reach out:CALL 988 OR, you can also TEXT the word "HOME" to 741741 in the USAin Canada TEXT 686868in the UK TEXT 85258Support the show
Meet Izzy Boring, this is her story. Between the incarceration of her father, her mom's journey raising 5 kids while battling cancer, Izzy was no stranger to suffering growing up. In freshman year, Izzy met her boyfriend Cade. As they started dating, they began to plan a life together- the dream was to go to the same college, play basketball together, and eventually get married. But all those plans suddenly shattered when Izzy lost Cade to suicide during their senior year of high school. Although Izzy's story is one she would have never chosen for herself, she knew she wanted to use her story and her voice to bring hope to other people by reminding them that they aren't alone and life is worth sticking around for. In this podcast, Izzy shares more of her story. She shares her grief journey, some of the bullying she experienced growing up, her own struggle with mental health, what she's learned about social media, and what life living life day by day looks like for her now. — To watch Izzy's video, see the full show notes, and access resources: www.only7seconds.com/izzy — To learn more and support the I KNOW LONELY Project: click here. Connect with us on social media: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn Music written & produced: Dash8
On the Other Side he communicated with Source, was shown Angels, and was given a message for humanity --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ndeworld/support
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