Losing a sibling changes your world in a heartbeat. Bonds are shattered, future events like birthdays and holidays will never be the same, a void is created that is impossible to ever be filled again. There is also guilt. You ask yourself, “what could I have done...
“Metaphors have a way of holding the most truth in the least space” – Orson Scott Card We use the metaphor of a ‘journey’ for the struggle to survive the wilderness of grief often, and for good reasons: The most interesting journeys in life take us somewhere...
Many individuals bereaved by suicide experience a profound and life-changing disruption in almost all aspects of life. Why is suicide different? Often times, it is sudden, unexpected, violent and traumatic. It involves many layers of stigmatized emotions. Offering a...
Self Forgiveness As a Practice by Marianne Gouveia Home / Archives for er_adm “There is no sense in punishing your future for the mistakes of your past. Forgive yourself, grow from it, and then let it go.” — Melanie Koulouris When we lose someone we love, we...
What Happens Now? Home / Survivor Resources What Happens Now? Dealing with aftermath of a traumatic loss is a complex process, not a one-time event. One in every six Americans are impacted by loss due to suicide, either directly or indirectly. Inevitably, every human...
Journaling the Journey Survivor Resources Journaling the Journey Writing when facing a deeply painful and emotional loss journaling is one of the best ways to sort through the complex mix of confusing emotions. There are no rules to keeping a journal, but here are...
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