Da Bears
One of the most widely accepted misconceptions of grief is that it comes to an end.
Counting the Days and then there was Hope
I never knew how I would make it to the next minute, let alone the next day.
Life After My Friend Died
My name is John. I like cats sometimes and used to be a teacher. My oldest & coolest friend died by suicide 8 years, 3 months and 24 days ago. I am also a volunteer with LOSS. Learning to live with a suicide loss is a continual process. Here are some things me and my […]
Kristoff St. John’s Grief Reinforces the Importance of Postvention
It can be awkward interacting with someone grieving a suicide loss. Are you fearful of saying the wrong thing? You’re in good company! Here are some suggestions:
From a Mom and Suicide Loss Survivor to the Media: Your Irresponsible Coverage of Suicide Hurts People
Irresponsible Coverage of Suicide Hurts People. by Denise Meine-Graham A lot of people are furious and heartsick about the way the media covered Kate Spade’s death by suicide, calling it irresponsible coverage of suicide. This morning when I learned that Anthony Bourdain had also taken his life, my first thought was “Here we go again. […]
I made it. Day 365.
Alex is an OSU student and LOSS volunteer. She lost her dad, Mark, to suicide in June 2017, one year ago today. 365 days. I made it. 365 days ago I would not have believed that I would be here. I wouldn’t have believed that I could make it, but here I am. A year […]
365 days. I Made It.
Alex is an OSU student and LOSS volunteer. She lost her dad, Mark, to suicide in June 2017, one year ago today. 365 days. I made it. 365 days ago I would not have believed that I would be here. I wouldn’t have believed that I could make it, but here I am. A year […]
Hope. Day 29: Spread Your Wings
In a gift of vulnerability and community, Alex is sharing her grief and healing journey with us in a 30-day blog series as she responds to “The Mourner’s Book of Hope: 30 Days of Inspiration” by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. Alex is an OSU student and LOSS volunteer. She lost her dad, Mark, to suicide […]
Hope. Day 28: Be Open to Possibilities
In a gift of vulnerability and community, Alex is sharing her grief and healing journey with us in a 30-day blog series as she responds to “The Mourner’s Book of Hope: 30 Days of Inspiration” by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. Alex is an OSU student and LOSS volunteer. She lost her dad, Mark, to suicide […]
Hope. Day 27: Celebrate Life
In a gift of vulnerability and community, Alex is sharing her grief and healing journey with us in a 30-day blog series as she responds to “The Mourner’s Book of Hope: 30 Days of Inspiration” by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. Alex is an OSU student and LOSS volunteer. She lost her dad, Mark, to suicide […]
