Sorry for your loss Don. When I used to work with children who were grieving we talked about suicide and explained it as a sickness in the brain, something similar to cancer.
I so appreciate that, Danielle. More for those kids then for me, since I am now 57 years old. Believe me, it’s still affects me, but it’s more important to have those younger kids healthy. Good for you!💚
Wow! I’m so glad I found your work. What a powerful piece. I very much relate to your feelings surrounding guilt. Oh, and on a sidenote by mistake, I unfollowed you, but then I followed you back. I’m still learning Substack!
I’m headed to bed, but will explore your writing more as unfortunately we have something terrible in common. My partner died by suicide. Sending you big hugs.
Sorry for your loss Don. When I used to work with children who were grieving we talked about suicide and explained it as a sickness in the brain, something similar to cancer.
I so appreciate that, Danielle. More for those kids then for me, since I am now 57 years old. Believe me, it’s still affects me, but it’s more important to have those younger kids healthy. Good for you!💚
We all need to take away the stigma around suicide. It’s wild how many layers of healing there are to unravel at all ages. Keep at it!
Wow! I’m so glad I found your work. What a powerful piece. I very much relate to your feelings surrounding guilt. Oh, and on a sidenote by mistake, I unfollowed you, but then I followed you back. I’m still learning Substack!
Thanks Nicole. (I’m still learning it also!!)
I’m headed to bed, but will explore your writing more as unfortunately we have something terrible in common. My partner died by suicide. Sending you big hugs.
Oh Nicole, I’m so sorry. Hope you have the support that is right for you
I do! Thank goodness, but it hasn’t been an easy journey.
My goodness Don I am so sorry. I’m so sorry for your loss and the burden you’ve carried for so long.
Your writing is beautiful. Thank you for sharing such a vulnerable moment in your life.
So nice of you to say, Donna. Thank you for taking the time to comment. 💚