Category Archives: Grief

Walk for Your Loved One!

There is a great organization, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention that holds benefit walks to raise money in support of its work in preventing suicide and helping suicide survivors.  There are 5K walks all over the country, in all major … Continue reading

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When a Sibling Commits Suicide

When there is a suicide in the family, each member of the family experiences the grief in a different way.  In my family I am the youngest, with an older sister and my brother was in the middle.  When my … Continue reading

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The Cure for Grief

The only cure for grief is to grieve – Earl Grollman I came upon this quote today and I am struck by the profound truth in this simple statement.  We somehow think that time alone will heal grief . . … Continue reading

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An Unexpected Dream

It has been nearly 16 years since my brother’s suicide so I was very surprised when I had a dream 2 nights ago that he was alive.  It must have been starting this blog, writing his story, and thinking about … Continue reading

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