Run by such a wonderful group of caring individuals, they might offer an in-person (if you’re in Long Beach, CA) or online group for you. Plus, they have many events, a great summer camp for families, and someone to listen when you call.
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention can help you find a group near you. They also hold beautiful events and walks where you can honor the person you’ve lost and meet all kinds of people who know what you’re going through.
You may not be able to visit their stunning location in Denver where they offer play groups to help children with grief, but they do have resources online and my offer online groups.
No Time to Say Goodbye: Surviving the Suicide of a Loved One” is a poignant book by Carla Fine that shares stories of so many who have lost someone in a similar way. If you’re lonely, this might help.
Touched by Suicide is another book by Carla Fine. Instead of sharing stories, this one dives into what goes on inside the mind of a suicidal person and helps to answer some of the questions you might have.
Written by neuroscientist Mary Francis O’Connor, The Grieving Brain explains how our brain must come to terms with where our loved ones went, or how to imagine a future without them.
This wonderful book explains what you might be going through and helps you understand why grief can be so painful or difficult. Everything is presented in easy-to-digest lists that make it easy to read, even through tears.
Paula Fontanelle lost her father to suicide, and now she interviews others who have experienced their own traumatic losses. It’s helpful in letting you know you’re one of the 6.5 million people affected by suicide each year. Paula also offers drop-in groups each month.
Dr. Jennifer Ashton, ABC News’ Chief Medical Correspondent, draws from her own tragic experience to explore the aftermath of suicide and sudden loss. She speaks with people living with loss who have moved through guilt, anger and hopelessness to find a new normal.
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