Ep. 86 Suicide: Surviving the Aftermath: Part 2

The story of my long journey of healing after my father’s suicide death – told in a series of 8 episodes.

Part 2: The Funeral

If you are currently experiencing a crisis or feeling hopeless please know that you are not alone. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for free and confidential support available 24/7 for people in distress:

1-800-273-8255

or Text HELLO to 741-741.

This episode consists of:

• My father’s funeral
• The surprising number of visitors who attended the funeral
• Stories of my father that were shared after his death
• Information about suicide and men facing retirement
• Guilt and grief felt by suicide survivors
• My encounter with a meadowlark at my father’s graveside
• An excerpt from the song “Scary Monster” by Gia (my daughter who was present at the graveside as an infant)
• A message of hope for those grieving a suicide and for anyone who might be considering suicide at this time:

Please don’t give up. There is light in the darkness, there is love for you, there is grace. I have survived and I am here to spread hope.

Please call 1-800-273-8255 for help if you are thinking about suicide.

Click here to talk with someone now.

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