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The Healing Narratives of Suicide Loss

The Healing Narratives of Suicide Loss

Sue Egan

Hear stories of loss and grief through suicide - how others have healed the only way they know how. This podcast is about hope and healing. It is about reducing the stigma and helping others understand the significance of suicide and suicide loss. Please look after yourself when you listen to this podcast. It is not designed as therapy - take your time and know there is support out there if you need it: Some charitable organisations designed for suicide loss support: https://uksobs.org/ https://supportaftersuicide.org.uk/ https://suicidegriefsupport.com If you are seriously worried about yourself or anyone else, please contact the following organisations for advice and support: https://www.samaritans.org/ FREE 24/7 HELPLINE: 116 123 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/suicide/ https://www.rethink.org/advice-and-information/carers-hub/suicidal-thoughts-how-to-support-someone/ https://www.mind.org.uk/
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The Healing Narratives of Suicide Loss - #30 - I Did the Best I Could

#30 - I Did the Best I Could

The Healing Narratives of Suicide Loss

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03/28/22 • 55 min

This is Sara’s story of losing her son, Billy, to suicide in 2019. Sara trained to be a counsellor 20 years ago and found it helpful in staying strong and calm whilst caring for Billy during a long period of mental health difficulties shrouded by drug misuse.

Sarah is passionate about talking about Billy and the discrimination he faced and her need to support him 24/7. Since Billy’s death, Sara has become an advocate for raising awareness about the often ignored condition of Bipolar whilst seeking justice for Billy.

In her story, Sara challenges and explains why some views of supporting suicidal people may not always be helpful and how cold water swimming has helped her cope with the confusing emotions she can often feel.

This is a story of courage and justice.

Listen 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 9aam-9pm

Within the US:

Suicide Hotline: Free on 1-800-273-8255 or text 742741

Anywhere else in the World:

Welcome | Sue Egan Psychology

Contact me here: [email protected] and we will see what is available in your country.

The links you need from this episode:

Sara on Instagram

The Midnight Library book

When It Is Darkest book

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The Healing Narratives of Suicide Loss - #22 - Remembering Chelsie

#22 - Remembering Chelsie

The Healing Narratives of Suicide Loss

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09/28/21 • 51 min

Tracy lost her teenage daughter, Chelsie, to suicide 15 years ago and brings bucket-loads of wisdom to this episode.

Tracy shares many things: from how it felt parenting her son through his emotional difficulties to common issues found after suicide loss like the relationship fractures, stigma, shame and physical pain she experienced.

We also discuss word choices around suicide, the lack of support available for suicide-loss survivors and how we feel people can best support us.

Please listen 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 9aam-9pm

Within the US:

Suicide Hotline: Free on 1-800-273-8255 or text 742741

Anywhere else in the World:

Welcome | Sue Egan Psychology

Contact me here: [email protected] and we will see what is available in your country.

Links you need from this episode:

JOURNEY THRU GRIEF

Email for more information about Journey Thru Grief: [email protected]

Journey Through Your Suicide Loss Podcast

Facebook Page

Instagram Page

Support for those who are supporting children or teens through mental health issues

Alliance of Hope

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The Healing Narratives of Suicide Loss - #21 - Self love is a Super Power

#21 - Self love is a Super Power

The Healing Narratives of Suicide Loss

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09/13/21 • 25 min

Amy lost her Mum to suicide when she was 21 years old and the family didn’t speak about it, leaving her just to get on with life.

It wasn’t until she was 31 years old and her grandmother died that Amy realised she needed to find a way through her grief. Amy discussed how she did this through using natural holistic solutions.

Please listen 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 9aam-9pm

Within the US:

Suicide Hotline: Free on 1-800-273-8255 or text 742741

Anywhere else in the World:

Welcome | Sue Egan Psychology

Contact me here: [email protected] and we will see what is available in your country.

Find Amy here...

Amy on Instagram

Webinar - Healing our 3 brains

Amare

Free Meditation from Amy

Young Living Thieves Starter Kit (Use Sponsor Code: #3559939)

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The Healing Narratives of Suicide Loss - #20 - Becoming an Orphan as an Adult

#20 - Becoming an Orphan as an Adult

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08/29/21 • 35 min

Sasha’s Mum died in an accident 8 years ago when Sasha was 29. She then lost her Dad to suicide almost 3 years ago and that changed the trajectory of her grief.

Sasha felt that her mum’s death was going to prepare her for her Father’s death but she was surprised at the different layers that came and had to learn how to manoeuvre through the waves of grief again.

We discuss:

  • the differences between suicide loss and other losses
  • what it was like for Sasha becoming an orphan as an adult
  • Sasha’s confusion around her dad's death and how she had to break through that in order to process the rest of her grief
  • what it felt like for our families to shrink so quickly
  • how Sasha changed the trajectory of her career and is living a more meaningful life

A very real, daughter’s story.

Please listen 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 9aam-9pm

Within the US:

Suicide Hotline: Free on 1-800-273-8255 or text 742741

Anywhere else in the World:

Welcome | Sue Egan Psychology

Contact me here: [email protected] and we will see what is available in your country.

Find Sasha here:

IG: the_grieving_daughter

Buy Sasha's Book 'She Grieves'

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The Healing Narratives of Suicide Loss - #18 - Losing Both Parents as a Child

#18 - Losing Both Parents as a Child

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07/30/21 • 44 min

Joe tells his story of losing both his mother and father to suicide before he was 11 years old. After over 30 years of coping with a generalised anxiety disorder, panic attacks, a divorce and the stress of being a professional business man, Joe and I discuss important areas of mental health, business and suicide loss, including:

  • The significance of trauma after suicide loss.
  • The needs of teenagers when faced with suicide loss.
  • The physical effects of depression.
  • How Joe coped as a teenager through snowboarding, friendships and music.
  • How the COVID lockdown helped Joe make healthy life choices in business.
  • How Joe managed his panic attacks.
  • Empathic leadership.

A story illuminating the possible effects of suicide loss on a child and a growing man.

Please listen 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 9aam-9pm

Within the US:

Suicide Hotline: Free on 1-800-273-8255 or text 742741

Anywhere else in the World:

Welcome | Sue Egan Psychology

Contact me here: [email protected] and we will see what is available in your country.

To find Joe:

Joe on Instagram

Data Gives Back on Instagram

Data Gives Back website

Seasons Centre for Grieving Children

Curse of the strong book

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The Healing Narratives of Suicide Loss - #17 Find Your Happy

#17 Find Your Happy

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07/20/21 • 43 min

Crystal lost her sister to suicide over 2 years ago.

The youngest of 8 siblings, Crystal received the phone call none of us thought we would ever receive.

Crystal tells of her sister’s mental health struggles and how she learnt how to grieve from her previous significant losses.

With a supportive husband and family, Crystal recognised that pushing her grief ‘under the carpet’ didn’t work – it kept coming back in the most inopportune moments.

Hear how Crystal has found her own way to recover as much as she can.

Please listen 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 9aam-9pm

Within the US:

Suicide Hotline: Free on 1-800-273-8255 or text 742741

Anywhere else in the World:

Welcome | Sue Egan Psychology

Contact me on [email protected] and we will see what is available in your country.

Find Crystal here:

IG: Scattering.hope or Owlandthistle1

www.scatteringhope.com

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The Healing Narratives of Suicide Loss - #16 - The Daily Race

#16 - The Daily Race

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07/08/21 • 35 min

Ryan’s brother, Tom, died by suicide 2 and a half years ago.

Ryan runs a business with his close-knit family and had tried to help his brother recover from various addictions. Just 2 months before Ryan’s first son was born, Tom suicided and life has felt like a daily race since. A race to look after the family business, his father who has dementia, his young family and his own mental health.

Ryan got to the point where he realised that he couldn’t carry on being angry. He realised that he needed to try and find a way through the immense feelings. Hear us discuss his journey of grief and how he has used many different techniques to start his healing journey – from counselling to ice baths and yoga.

Please listen 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 9aam-9pm

Within the US:

Suicide Hotline: Free on 1-800-273-8255 or text 742741

Anywhere else in the World:

Suicide Grief Support

Contact me at [email protected] and we will see what is available in your country.

Here’s the links you need from this episode:

Welcome to the Official Wim Hof Method Website

Mental Health First Aid starts with you · MHFA England

About Us | Listening Tree | Lancashire

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The Healing Narratives of Suicide Loss - #15 - I am proud of who I am now

#15 - I am proud of who I am now

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06/28/21 • 47 min

Hannah, 25 years old, lost her mum to suicide.

In 45 minutes we hear the immense journey she has been on during the past year - being impacted by huge feelings of shock, anger, confusion, pain and pride, which has led to periods of avoidance, transparency, purpose and living a life of meaning.

Hear how Hannah began to reduce the negative thoughts and feelings once she started to accept that her mum had made the decision she had and realised that life, and who she is as a person, will never be the same again.

Through using social media to share her grief in an open, safe way, Hannah has now developed an IG community where she supports others grieving and has become an ambassador for Suicideandco.

A story which shows what a huge impact losing a mother to suicide can have on a daughter’s life.

Please listen 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 9aam-9pm

Within the US:

Suicide Hotline: Free on 1-800-273-8255 or text 742741

Anywhere else in the World:

Welcome | Sue Egan Psychology

Email me at [email protected] and we will see what is available in your country.

The links you need from this episode:

IG: @suicide.bereavement.journey

A guide for suicide loss survivors:

Suicide & Co Conversation Guide

MIND has a space where you donate and share a tribute to your loved one:

Mind's Memory Space - a place to remember

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The Healing Narratives of Suicide Loss - #14 - A Wife's Pain & Healing

#14 - A Wife's Pain & Healing

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06/20/21 • 39 min

Chrissie shares so much wisdom of her lessons from grief.

She supported her husband’s mental health for 4 years by being the strong one, on constant guard to make sure he was ok. After 2 previous suicide attempts, he died by suicide on her birthday 14 years ago.

The stark reality hit her hard and pain and heartache engulfed her yet she managed to continue working, looking after their daughter and developing her own heart-led business they dreamed of.

Hear how she managed this by accepting her feelings and recognising that her feelings of grief was the love she could no longer show her husband.

A hard yet heart-warming story of strength and wisdom.

Please listen 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 9aam-9pm

Within the US:

Suicide Hotline: Free on 1-800-273-8255 or text 742741

Anywhere else in the World:

Welcome | Sue Egan Psychology

Email me at [email protected] and we will see what is available in your country.

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The Healing Narratives of Suicide Loss - #1 - Picking up the Pieces after a suicide loss

#1 - Picking up the Pieces after a suicide loss

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03/03/21 • 29 min

This is the first in a series of podcasts where suicide loss suvivors come together to share their healing journey.

This episode is my story and how, as a psychotherapist and counselling psychologist in training - I had to pick up the pieces after my brother's suicide.

I share how I have come to a place where I am able to manage my grief - so although it will never disappear, I am able to move forward each day the best way I can.

Hosting this podcast and supporting others is part of the journey.

Stronger Together 💙🙏💙

Please listen 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 9aam-9pm

Within the US:

Suicide Hotline: Free on 1-800-273-8255 or text 742741

Anywhere else in the World:

Welcome | Sue Egan Psychology

Or email me at [email protected]

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The Healing Narratives of Suicide Loss currently has 36 episodes available.

What topics does The Healing Narratives of Suicide Loss cover?

The podcast is about Suicide, Health & Fitness, Psychology, Grief, Mentalhealth, Podcasts and Loss.

What is the most popular episode on The Healing Narratives of Suicide Loss?

The episode title '#22 - Remembering Chelsie' is the most popular.

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The average episode length on The Healing Narratives of Suicide Loss is 43 minutes.

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Episodes of The Healing Narratives of Suicide Loss are typically released every 11 days, 23 hours.

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The first episode of The Healing Narratives of Suicide Loss was released on Mar 3, 2021.

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