The Healing Narratives of Suicide Grief

In this episode Zoe speaks candidly about losing her son Elliot to suicide seven years ago, the unpredictable nature of grief, and how anniversaries and the body can trigger deep responses.
She shares practical pathways that helped her: journaling and sketching, self-publishing a book, EMDR therapy, nature, and learning to trust intuition and small signs from her son.
Zoe offers compassionate advice to listeners - honour your feelings, seek support, care for yourself, and trust that you can carry the grief while staying in the “love lane.”
As always. listen and watch with care and know there are people out there that can help and support you. 
Within the UK: 
Samaritans - Free on 116 123 
Suicide&Co - Free on 0800 054 8400 Mon-Friday 9am-9pm 
Within the US: 
Suicide Hotline: Free on 1-800-273-8255 or text 742741 
 
Find Dr Sue & Suicide Grief Support:
Instagram
Facebook
Linked In
www.suicidegriefsupport.com
A community for suicide loss survivors
EMDR Suicide Grief Retreat April 2026
 
Find Zoe Strickland
www.zoestricklandpublishing.com
Zoe on Instagram
Zoe on Facebook
Zoe on LinkedIn
 
From this Episode
From Grief with Love - Zoe's Book on Amazon
The Signs by Tara Swart Book on Amazon
The Light Between Us Book
Tea with a Druid

Monica, a mother who lost her 24 yera-old son, Jordan, to suicide, shares her five-year journey of grief, the rituals she created, and how she counts almost 2,000 sunsets as a way to survive each day. She talks about guilt, healing through yoga, nature, journaling, community support, and raising her new grandson (who was born the same year Jordan died) while advocating for suicide awareness in the Philippines.
This episode offers honest reflections on complex grief, practical coping tools, and a message of hope for anyone navigating loss and seeking connection.
As always. listen and watch with care and know there are people out there that can help and support you. 
Within the UK: 
Samaritans - Free on 116 123 
Suicide&Co - Free on 0800 054 8400 Mon-Friday 9am-9pm 
Within the US: 
Suicide Hotline: Free on 1-800-273-8255 or text 742741 
Find Dr Sue & Suicide Grief Support:
Instagram
Facebook
Linked In
www.suicidegriefsupport.com
A community for suicide loss survivors
EMDR Suicide Grief Retreat April 2026
 
Find Monica
Instagram Surviving Sunsets
Instagram - Support Group in Philipines
Instagram - Free Ocean Yoga

Hallie shares the story of losing her son CJ to suicide and how a simple Facebook request grew into Scatter and CJ - a global movement of strangers carrying and scattering his ashes to honour his life, spark conversations, and support suicide prevention. The episode explores grief, community, the making of a documentary, and practical advice for parents and loved ones on how to listen, reach out, and keep talking to reduce stigma and save lives.
As always. listen and watch with care and know there are people out there that can help and support you. 
Within the UK: 
Samaritans - Free on 116 123 
Suicide&Co - Free on 0800 054 8400 Mon-Friday 9am-9pm 
Within the US: 
Suicide Hotline: Free on 1-800-273-8255 or text 742741 
Find Dr Sue & Suicide Grief Support:
Instagram
Facebook
Linked In
www.suicidegriefsupport.com
A community for suicide loss survivors
EMDR Suicide Grief Retreat April 2026
 
From this episode:
Watch Scattering CJ (use the code HEALINGNARRATIVES for a discount):
Personal Use/Vimeo On Demand
Host a Screening
Educational
 
Hallie on Facebook:
@hallie.twomey
@scatteringcj
@sparkmediafilm
 
Hallie on Instagram:
@hallie2me
 
Hallie on Linkedin:
LinkedIn Hallie Twomey

In this episode, Kathy, who lost her only son Eric to suicide seven years earlier, shares her honest and hopeful journey. She describes grief, therapy and healing, how she founded Mullen’s Miracles, organ donation, QPR training, and the upcoming Inner Circle app that connects people with support.
Kathy explains how routines, community and keeping Eric’s memory alive helped her find acceptance and purpose. She offers practical resources and a compassionate message of hope for anyone affected by suicide, particularly mothers grieving an only child.
As always. listen and watch with care and know there are people out there that can help and support you. 
Within the UK: 
Samaritans - Free on 116 123 
Suicide&Co - Free on 0800 054 8400 Mon-Friday 9am-9pm 
Within the US: 
Suicide Hotline: Free on 1-800-273-8255 or text 742741 
Find Dr Sue & Suicide Grief Support:
Instagram
Facebook
Linked In
www.suicidegriefsupport.com
A community for suicide loss survivors
EMDR Suicide Grief Retreat April 2026
 
From this episode:
Mullens Miracles
Kathy on LinkedIn
 

In this episode, Sachia shares her personal journey of losing her partner to suicide five years ago after she had been in a relationship with him for 6 years. She talks about the relationship, discovering his mental health struggles, the shock of his death, and the complicated layers of grief, including betrayal and isolation during COVID.
Sachia explains how therapy, community on TikTok, physical activity, writing and building a commemorative path helped her heal over time. She offers hope and practical encouragement for anyone struggling: keep asking for help, take one day at a time, and know you are not alone.
As always. listen and watch with care and know there are people out there that can help and support you. 
Within the UK: 
Samaritans - Free on 116 123 
Suicide&Co - Free on 0800 054 8400 Mon-Friday 9am-9pm 
Within the US: 
Suicide Hotline: Free on 1-800-273-8255 or text 742741 
Find Dr Sue & Suicide Grief Support:
Instagram
Facebook
Linked In
www.suicidegriefsupport.com
A community for suicide loss survivors
EMDR Suicide Grief Retreat April 2026
 
From this episode:
Sachia's Book - The Path on Amazon
Sachia On You Tube
Sachia on TickTok

In this episode we mark the launch of a new community (September 2025) and welcome Christine Yogacharini as she prepares to teach monthly yoga classes that use breath, movement and relaxation to help release grief and reconnect with the body.
We discuss:
Why yoga can be a safe and accessible tool in grief, even if you’ve never tried it before.
The science-backed benefits for calming the nervous system and easing stress and trauma.
What’s coming in the community - live monthly classes, recordings you can return to anytime, and even a full healing retreat in April 2026.
 
Join the Rebuild Community by the end of September 2025 to lock in a Lifetime Founder Membership at £27/month - and help shape this new healing space as it grows.
Join Us Here
Suicide Grief Support
Find Christine Here
 
Stronger Together ❤️🙏❤️
 
As always listen with care - this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for regular therapy or professional therapeutic care. If you are in crisis please reach out to those who can support you:
Within the UK: 
Samaritans - Free on 116 123 
Suicide&Co - Free on 0800 054 8400 Mon-Friday 9am-9pm 
Within the US: 
Suicide Hotline: Free on 1-800-273-8255 or text 742741 

Rachel recounts losing her husband to suicide while five months pregnant, the immediate shock, and the practical and emotional support that helped her survive. She shares how she navigated pregnancy, birth, anger, and dissociation, and the ways journaling, long walks, friends and family helped her heal.
Six years on she is remarried, raising her son Jonny, and has launched Love Loss Disco Balls - a colourful greetings-card business aimed at honest sympathy and support. Rachel offers compassionate advice on talking to children about loss, breaking harmful thought loops, and holding on to hope while rebuilding life.
As always. listen and watch with care and know there are people out there that can help and support you. 
Within the UK: 
Samaritans - Free on 116 123 
Suicide&Co - Free on 0800 054 8400 Mon-Friday 9am-9pm 
Within the US: 
Suicide Hotline: Free on 1-800-273-8255 or text 742741 
Find Dr Sue & Suicide Grief Support:
Instagram
Facebook
Linked In
www.suicidegriefsupport.com
A community for suicide loss survivors
EMDR Suicide Grief Retreat April 2026
 
From this episode:
Rachel on IG
Love Loss Disco Balls
 

Grief lives in the body. In this episode, you’ll meet Vicki, one of our Rebuild Community practitioners, who guides monthly trauma-informed, movement-based sessions designed to:
Release stored grief
Build present-moment awareness
Use breath and gentle movement as everyday tools for regulation
We explore the safe, flexible format of her sessions (with cameras on or off, recordings available), the power of community co-regulation, and how workshops like meditation, boundary work, and light language help move us from hyperarousal and shame toward healing and reconnection.
🌿 The Rebuild Community launches 10th September (World Suicide Prevention Day). Join by the end of Suicide Awareness Month to lock in a Lifetime Founder Membership at £27/month — and help shape this new healing space as it grows.
Join Us Here
Suicide Grief Support
Find Vicki Here
Stronger Together ❤️🙏❤️
 
As always listen with care - this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for regular therapy or professional therapeutic care. If you are in crisis please reach out to those who can support you:
Within the UK: 
Samaritans - Free on 116 123 
Suicide&Co - Free on 0800 054 8400 Mon-Friday 9am-9pm 
Within the US: 
Suicide Hotline: Free on 1-800-273-8255 or text 742741