The Healing Narratives of Suicide Grief

This episode features Suzy from Houston, who was 69 years old when her husband died. Recorded close to the two-year anniversary, Suzy talks about the shock of a sudden loss, and the healing she found through writing music through her band Suzy & the Substitutes.
She discusses writing and releasing a song called "Rising Out of the Ashes," coping with daily life alone after a long marriage, and the importance of support from friends, family, and community resources.
There is information about an EMDR retreat for those bereaved by suicide (Herefordshire, England, Oct 9–13) . There are helpline numbers and support resources listed below in the episode notes - please reach out if you need help.
Retreat October 2026
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www.suicidegriefsupport.com
EMDR Suicide Grief Retreats
 
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suzyandthesubstitutes.com
Suzy on IG
Suzy on FB
 
FIND EMERGENCY HELP:
Within the UK: 
Samaritans - Free on 116 123 
Suicide&Co - Free on 0800 054 8400 Mon-Friday 9am-9pm 
Samaritans Facing The Future Support for Survivors
Within the US: 
Suicide Hotline: Free on 1-800-273-8255 or text 742741 

Amie shares her experience of losing her daughter Ellie to an unexpected suicide, the pain of using substances to cope, and the deep personal journey that followed.
The episode covers themes of grief, substance use and recovery, finding new purpose through fitness and relationships, and how people make meaning after loss.
Listeners are invited to a webinar in early September 2026 to review a new integrated model of suicide designed to help bereaved families understand complex causes and reduce guilt; sign-up details are available below.
As always, listen with care and reach out for help if you need it:
Online Feeback Webinar - September 2026
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www.suicidegriefsupport.com
EMDR Suicide Grief Retreats
 
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Amie on FB
 
FIND EMERGENCY HELP:
Within the UK: 
Samaritans - Free on 116 123 
Suicide&Co - Free on 0800 054 8400 Mon-Friday 9am-9pm 
Samaritans Facing The Future Support for Survivors
Within the US: 
Suicide Hotline: Free on 1-800-273-8255 or text 742741 

In this episode Reshma Kearney, a trauma-informed yoga teacher and grief guide, shares her experience after losing her husband to suicide and how she navigated shock, guilt and parenting three children through grief.
Reshma discusses practical steps that helped her heal - micro self-care, mindfulness, trauma-informed practices like yoga and Reiki, honest conversations with her children, and the importance of connection and asking for help.
If you’re listening before July 2026, we are hosting a free webinar mid‑July 26 about putting yourself first after suicide loss; links and resources are in the show notes below.
As always, listen with care and reach out for help if you need it:
Free Online Workshop After Suicide Loss | Dr Sue Egan
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www.suicidegriefsupport.com
EMDR Suicide Grief Retreats
 
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Reshma on IG
 
 
FIND EMERGENCY HELP:
Within the UK: 
Samaritans - Free on 116 123 
Suicide&Co - Free on 0800 054 8400 Mon-Friday 9am-9pm 
Samaritans Facing The Future Support for Survivors
Within the US: 
Suicide Hotline: Free on 1-800-273-8255 or text 742741 

In this episode John Trautwein shares his experience after losing his teenage son Will to suicide 10 years ago and how he turned grief into purpose by creating the Will to Live Foundation.
John discusses stigma around mental illness, the power of friends as "life teammates," post‑traumatic growth, and practical ways families can support teens.
The conversation also covers resources, retreats, and ways to reach out for help.. It’s a hopeful, honest episode about healing, connection, and holding space for one another.
As always, listen with care and reach out for help if you need it:
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www.suicidegriefsupport.com
EMDR Suicide Grief Retreats
 
Find John & The Will To Live Foundation:
www.Willtolive.org
Will to Live Foundation on IG
John on LinkedIn
Will to Live Foundation on FB
Will to Live on X
 
FIND EMERGENCY HELP:
Within the UK: 
Samaritans - Free on 116 123 
Suicide&Co - Free on 0800 054 8400 Mon-Friday 9am-9pm 
Samaritans Facing The Future Support for Survivors
Within the US: 
Suicide Hotline: Free on 1-800-273-8255 or text 742741 

Nine years after losing her father to suicide, a daughter shares how she survived the shock and found acceptance through therapy, community groups, and creative work. She explains how grief taught her to parent herself, to honour her father differently, and to turn pain into purpose.
She founded MorningGlory.com and a long-running support group, using lived experience to help others access tools, connection, and hope. This episode focuses on grief, group therapy, practical coping strategies, and the possibility of finding meaning and joy after loss.
“If you don’t do your grief, your grief will do you.”
As always, listen with care and reach out for help if you need it:
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www.suicidegriefsupport.com
EMDR Suicide Grief Retreat April 2026
Find Aleksei:
Aleksei on IG
Mourning Glory Club on IG
mourningglory.com
 
FIND EMERGENCY HELP:
Within the UK: 
Samaritans - Free on 116 123 
Suicide&Co - Free on 0800 054 8400 Mon-Friday 9am-9pm 
Samaritans Facing The Future Support for Survivors
Within the US: 
Suicide Hotline: Free on 1-800-273-8255 or text 742741 

In this episode Kathleen, a flight attendant who published her memoir "Flying with Mended Wings" two months ago, candidly shares her journey through long-term depression, a suicide attempt, and childhood trauma to a place of healing. She describes how faith, family support, scripture, and intentional gratitude helped burst the isolating bubble of depression and restore meaning.
Honest and hopeful, Kathleen offers practical encouragement - taking life one page or moment at a time, seeking help, and holding onto hope - reminding listeners that they are not alone and recovery is possible.
As always, listen with care and reach out for help if you need it:
Instagram
Facebook
Linked In
www.suicidegriefsupport.com
EMDR Suicide Grief Retreat April 2026
Find Kathleen:
Kathleen on IG
Kathleen on FB
Kathleen on TikTok
Kathleenrodgers.org
 
FIND EMERGENCY HELP:
Within the UK: 
Samaritans - Free on 116 123 
Suicide&Co - Free on 0800 054 8400 Mon-Friday 9am-9pm 
Samaritans Facing The Future Support for Survivors
Within the US: 
Suicide Hotline: Free on 1-800-273-8255 or text 742741 

Sarah recounts the 1990 suicide of her brother Dan, the long-lasting guilt and questions she carried, and how she found connection and purpose by volunteering with Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS).
She discusses family stigma, the unpredictable nature of triggers, the importance of shared understanding in support groups, and why talking openly about suicide can help others heal.
As always, listen with care and reach out for help if you need it:
Instagram
Facebook
Linked In
www.suicidegriefsupport.com
A community for suicide loss survivors
EMDR Suicide Grief Retreat April 2026
Find SOBS:
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide [SoBS]
Information Film on SoBS
 
FIND EMERGENCY HELP:
Within the UK: 
Samaritans - Free on 116 123 
Suicide&Co - Free on 0800 054 8400 Mon-Friday 9am-9pm 
Samaritans Facing The Future Support for Survivors
Within the US: 
Suicide Hotline: Free on 1-800-273-8255 or text 742741 

Josh recounts finding his brother CJ's handwritten wolf-story notebooks after CJ died by suicide in 2011 and transforming them into the Pure Courage series, with the first book Dawn of Valor releasing in February 2026.
The conversation explores how writing and therapy helped Josh process guilt and grief, challenge suicide stigma, and create a purpose-driven project aimed at connecting with young adults and others facing depression.
As always, listen with care and reach out for help if you need it:
Instagram
Facebook
Linked In
www.suicidegriefsupport.com
A community for suicide loss survivors
EMDR Suicide Grief Retreat April 2026
Find Josh:
Order Pure Courage on Amazon
PureCourageBooks.com 
Josh on Instagram
Josh on TikTok
Josh on Facebook
 
FIND EMERGENCY HELP:
Within the UK: 
Samaritans - Free on 116 123 
Suicide&Co - Free on 0800 054 8400 Mon-Friday 9am-9pm 
Samaritans Facing The Future Support for Survivors
Within the US: 
Suicide Hotline: Free on 1-800-273-8255 or text 742741