Suicide

He Told Me to Get On With My Life — and Now, I Have

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10 years after my husband's suicide and a slew of shockingly unexpected struggles, I am finally living in the here and now.

Triggered by a Celebrity’s Death? Here are 7 Ways to Care for Yourself and Others

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Public figures are deeply connected to our own lives and grieving their loss can be complicated. Here's a basic roadmap.

‘Was She Sick?’

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Depression killed my innately joyful sister. When people ask how she died, this is how I respond.

Dogs Can Tell Time

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When our dog walker died by suicide, my pups missed her. So did I.

Becoming My Father — For My Son

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I cannot rescue my dad, but I can mentor my child.

My Hard, Lonely and Strangely Magical Trip through Young Widowhood

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Two years after my husband's death, good days have finally returned — and so have bad dreams.

The Christmas Anthem I Needed To Hear

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I spent years avoiding the favorite song a friend lost to suicide. But last December, I listened anew.

The Good China That Will Outlive Us All

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After my mom’s death and my sister’s suicide, the dishes they left behind are newly sentimental.

The Pittsburgh of My Dreams

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By day, I am aware that 23 years have passed since my father’s death. When I close my eyes, it’s a different story.

It’s Hard To Rattle the Dead, But I’m Trying

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Aunt Sherrie died by suicide, leaving me her best leather boots and a Barbie collection for the ages. If only she could see those things now.

Into the Unknown

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My dead fiancé loved Anthony Bourdain. When I heard the beloved chef and TV personality had died, I imagined the two of them, finally, breaking bread.

The Billy Joel Concert That Saved Me

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By taking me to that show, what remained of my family in the aftermath of my son’s suicide was telling me, ‘Please come back to us. We still need you.’

The Lie We Tell Ourselves About Mental Health

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My mom's suicide taught me that there is no clear line dividing those who are of sound mind from those who are not.

Meet the Widex

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Eight years after we divorced, my sons’ father was dead — and I went from the ex to something more complicated.

What My Dad’s Suicide Taught Me About Resilience  

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A wellness coach offers practical advice for finding your center amid complicated grief.

When the Grim Reaper Visited My High School

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Decades later, a favorite teacher’s death resonates still.

Cleanup in the Produce Aisle

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I was in Whole Foods when learned of my father's suicide. Going grocery shopping has never been the same.

Wishing My High School Classmate Had Made It to College

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I didn't actually share some deep emotional bond with my high school classmate that warranted being so broken up about her suicide. But I was anyway.

The Eulogist

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Narrative practice has helped me navigate grief. Here's how it could help you, too.

Sharing My Boyfriend’s Songs After His Suicide

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I'm still making sense of things after my boyfriend ended his life. But one thing is clear: The need to share the music he never got to play for the world.

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