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Suicide Loss Survivor



Losing a loved one to suicide is one of the most painful experiences imaginable. Living as a suicide survivor means navigating loss and grief in addition to the potential stigma around suicide, which might prevent otherwise normal forms of support from being available. There might also be intense feelings of guilt, regret, and resentment to process. However, there are others who have been in this place, and have left their stories to help us understand ways to live through this incredibly painful time.

If you or someone you know is in immediate need of support, please seek professional help. If you are in crisis, here are some immediate free resources.

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State of Despair: Surviving After a Suicide

Suicide survivors Paul Whiting, Kay Foster, and Joan Nye recount their experiences and struggles as they coped with life after their loved ones completed suicide.

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2013
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Cracked, Not Broken: Surviving and Thriving After a Suicide Attempt

The Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most recognizable structures to define a modern city. Yet, for author Kevin Hines the bridge is not merely a marker of a place or a time. Instead, the bridge marks the beginning of his remarkable story.

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Kevin Hines
2013
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Thoughts from a Long-Term Survivor of Suicide Loss

Thirteen years ago, my son took his life. At the time, I could not imagine living one more day or hour without him, much less these many years.

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Desiree Woodland
2019
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But I Didn’t Say Goodbye: Helping Families After a Suicide

But I Didn’t Say Goodbye: Helping Families After a Suicide tells the story, from the perspective of a family, as they are rocked by suicide and reeling from the aftermath. The reader will see the transformation of feelings after going through death by suicide.

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Barbara Rubel
2020
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Supporting Survivors of Suicide Loss

Each year, more than 40,000 people die from suicide in the United States, making suicide the 10th-leading cause of death in our nation. Worldwide, more than 800,000 people are lost to suicide annually.

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Dana M. Cea
2019
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The Gift of Second: Healing from the Impact of Suicide

After a suicide, loved ones painfully struggle to make sense of the unexplainable tragedy. The Gift of Second comes alongside loss survivors and helps navigate the common pitfalls for those left behind. It offers hope and encouragement to guide survivors through this desperate time.

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Brandy Lidbeck
2016
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‘Losing Max Was Burden Enough’

In the midst of family tragedy, a father decides that the best path is candor.

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Ivan Maisel
2021
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Coping with Guilt After a Partner’s Suicide

Kristi, who lost her husband to suicide, shares with The Doctors and psychotherapist Dr. Mike Dow how she worked through the feelings of guilt following the death of her husband.

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2019
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Do They Have Bad Days in Heaven? Surviving the Suicide Loss of a Sibling

Do They Have Bad Days in Heaven? Surviving the Suicide Loss of a Sibling is the first comprehensive resource for sibling suicide survivors.

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Michelle Linn-Gust
2001
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We Lost Our Son to Suicide. Here’s How We Survived.

I tried many of the supports available to help parents heal, like therapy, support groups, exercise and finding a way to honor our son’s memory.

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Julie Halpert
2020
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