Today we have the wonderful opportunity to hear from LaRita Archibald. LaRita is the author of “Finding Peace Without All the Pieces” and the founder of Heartbeat-Grief Support Following Suicide. Her words are profound and her message is powerful. LaRita is a pioneer in helping those impacted by suicide and it is a gift to read her writing. Enjoy! . A … Read More
Today we have the privilege of hearing from Melissa d’Arabian. Melissa is well known for having her own show on Food Network and shares with us her journey since her mom’s suicide. You can find more about Melissa HERE. Photo courtesy of Melissa d’Arabian One spring evening in 1989, I called home from college with a simple request: I … Read More
In Michigan the leaves are changing, bold and beautiful hues all falling to the ground. Autumn has always been my favorite season, but this particular fall day lacks beauty for me.You see, today marks the one year anniversary of my Mom’s death. One year ago today she took her life. Last year on October 13th I was crawling into my bed in … Read More
July 14th by Roger I had a very hard time getting to sleep last night. I kept thinking about Dan and wondering where he is and what he thinks of how things unfolded after he left us. Could he have ever imagined how people would react to his selfish act of suicide? I don’t think that was on his mind when he … Read More
Today, we have the honor of reading a wonderful piece by Lori Nunnink. Lori’s uncle took his own life when Lori was a small girl and she wrote this piece recently, when her grandfather turned 90 years old. She wrote to her grandfather from the perspective of her uncle John. It is a moving piece. Lori is the Executive Director … Read More
Jessica Hutchison shares her story with us today of life after her dad’s suicide. Jessica is a licensed therapist in Chicago and works closely with other suicide survivors. She is the co-founder of Our Side of Suicide which is a fantastic website for those impacted by suicide. There are loads of helpful writings on her website, make sure to take … Read More
Today we have the wonderful opportunity to hear from LaRita Archibald. LaRita is the author of “Finding Peace Without All the Pieces” and the founder of Heartbeat-Grief Support Following Suicide. Her words are profound and her message is powerful. LaRita is a pioneer in helping those impacted by suicide and it is a gift to read her writing. Enjoy! … Read More
I looked down at my phone when it started to ring and saw, “Daddy.” 11:21pm. My dad is not one to call me, but more than that he is not one to call me late at night. After walking through my mom’s cancer journey in early 2012 ending with her stepping into Heaven and my grandfather passing away 4 … Read More
My brother’s birthday is smack in the middle of Thanksgiving and Christmas. This makes the holidays extra tricky. I lost my little brother to suicide in 2010, and I’ve found holidays, birthdays, and anniversaries one of the hardest times of year to navigate emotionally. These “big days” can be draining, and they can bring back those feelings of anger or … Read More
My Father (Dedicated to my Father Fred) You will always have a place in my heart You left me a long time ago It still hurts to think of you And the things of your life I don’t know I wasn’t enough to keep you here You made your mind up to go It must have been so lonely for … Read More