Season 2 Kickoff: Reflections on Grief, Suicide Awareness, and the Power of Remembering

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CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains depictions of death and suicide. We understand that some may find these activating and/or disturbing. Please check the show notes for more detailed descriptions and additional resources. If you or someone you love is struggling with thoughts of suicide please call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.

Episode Description: In this episode, Linda Falasco reviews the previous season of her podcast and provides updates. She also discusses coping with the emotions that arise after suicide loss, including feelings of guilt, anger, and confusion. Linda shares information about the candlelight vigil she hosts every year to remember those lost to suicide. She emphasizes the importance of honoring the memory of loved ones and finding ways to keep their legacy alive. Linda encourages listeners to seek support and not isolate themselves during the grieving process.

Takeaways:

Coping with the emotions that arise after suicide loss can be incredibly challenging, including feelings of guilt, anger, and confusion.
Honoring the memory of loved ones and finding ways to keep their legacy alive can be healing.
Seeking support and not isolating oneself during the grieving process is crucial.
The candlelight vigil is an important event to remember those lost to suicide and raise awareness about suicide prevention.
It's important to change the narrative around suicide and encourage open conversations to help prevent suicides.

Chapters

00:00 Reviewing the Previous Season and Updates

01:08 International Suicide Prevention Day and the Candlelight Vigil

05:00 Exploring Various Types of Loss and the Compounding Effect of Multiple Losses

07:55 Changing the Narrative and Starting Conversations to Reduce Stigma

09:42 Understanding the Complex and Unique Feelings of Suicide Loss Survivors

11:47 Coping with the Emotions of Suicide Loss

13:55 The Complexity of Knowing Someone's Mental Capacity

16:14 Shock and Confusion in the Aftermath of Suicide

18:07 The Importance of Finding Support

20:47 Honoring Your Loved One's Memory

24:15 The Challenging Journey of Suicide Loss