Grieve Love Heal
After Someone You Love Takes Their Own Life
Content warning: In this episode, we discuss death by suicide and suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts about suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273-8255 or text HOME to 741-741 to connect with a Crisis Text Line Counselor. You can also find a variety of resources about discussing suicide loss and preventing suicide on our website at valerieshouse.org under the Grief Resources tab. We’re glad you’re with us to discuss this important and difficult topic.
Suicide. It almost feels like a bad word, and it’s definitely not something most people feel okay talking about. But for those who have lost someone they love to suicide, and for those who may be struggling with suicidal thoughts, it’s something we need to talk about. Suicide rates have been rising steadily for the past several years, and the rise in youth suicide rates has increased exponentially since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. While we know death by suicide isn’t easy to talk about, it’s so important to. These candid conversations can help others who have lost a loved one know they’re not alone and increase awareness about this ongoing mental health crisis.
Joining us on this episode are three members of the Valerie’s House community who have lost someone dear to them by suicide. They talk about what it feels like to live on after this kind of tragic loss, the stigma surrounding suicide, and to share what helped them through it.
Learn more about Valerie's House and support the show at valerieshouse.org.
Content warning: In this episode, we discuss death by suicide and suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts about suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273-8255 or text HOME to 741-741 to connect with a Crisis Text Line Counselor. You can also find a variety of resources about discussing suicide loss and preventing suicide on our website at valerieshouse.org under the Grief Resources tab. We’re glad you’re with us to discuss this important and difficult topic.
Suicide. It almost feels like a bad word, and it’s definitely not something most people feel okay talking about. But for those who have lost someone they love to suicide, and for those who may be struggling with suicidal thoughts, it’s something we need to talk about. Suicide rates have been rising steadily for the past several years, and the rise in youth suicide rates has increased exponentially since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. While we know death by suicide isn’t easy to talk about, it’s so important to. These candid conversations can help others who have lost a loved one know they’re not alone and increase awareness about this ongoing mental health crisis.
Joining us on this episode are three members of the Valerie’s House community who have lost someone dear to them by suicide. They talk about what it feels like to live on after this kind of tragic loss, the stigma surrounding suicide, and to share what helped them through it.
Learn more about Valerie's House and support the show at valerieshouse.org.