Decluttering

My name is Abby. I am an intern with LOSS as I work towards a Masters in Social Work at Case-Western. I am also a suicide loss survivor, having lost […]
I Would Have Moved Earth for Him

My name is Courtney and I am a survivor of my brother’s suicide. My brother’s name is David Garrett Carter and he left us on July 21st, 2018. He was […]
Another Mile Marker

Cassandra is a suicide loss survivor, her brother died in August, 2011. She is also a volunteer with LOSS. My brother, Eric, died by suicide in August of 2011. Eight […]
The Life I Missed While I Was Grieving…

As I am emerging from my comatosis state of grief, the world looks different. I can appreciate a beautiful sky or explore life events without a persistent pang of, “Kevin should be here. He would love this.”
Rich

by John. John’s oldest & coolest friend died by suicide in 2010. A.’s father is fading now. Color is edging out of his face, and he leans harder on his […]
Sometimes I Still Scream

by Denise Meine-Graham, CT: Loss Survivor and Founding Director of Franklin County Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors Hard conversation today. How does someone say the things they do even after […]
My Wedding Anniversary

My name is Abby. I am an intern with LOSS as I work towards a Masters in Social Work at Case-Western. I am also a suicide loss survivor, having lost […]
Grief Does Not Look Like Math Homework

by John. John’s oldest & coolest friend died by suicide in 2010. I can’t remember exactly, but it was probably 3 months or so after she had died… The chaos […]
When It Catches Me

by Luigia Bailey. Luigia is a volunteer with LOSS. Her brother Danny died by suicide. This was written on February 25, 2019. It still catches me often… Sometimes multiple times […]
Three days bereavement?!

My name is Abby. I am an intern with LOSS as I work towards a Masters in Social Work at Case-Western. I am also a suicide loss survivor, having lost […]