Helpful Resources for Mothers Grieving The Loss of Their Child
One of the most helpful pamplets I found after losing my son was SOS - A Handbook for Survivors of Suicide. Because I had trouble focusing, I just kept reading it over and over in the beginning. I've even given it to others that are suffering with suicide loss. It is an amazing booklet, I highly recommend it.
AFSP (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention) Links :
AFSP Survivor Videos:
Helpful Articles and Websites:
This is now free on David Kessler's site, for grieving suicide, a remarkable resource. You just have to register...it's one of the most helpul things I have read about grief and suicide... https://www.davidkesslertraining.com/suicide-loss-support
Not a Matter of Choice- a touching article explaining the choice our child made.
Alliance of Hope for Suicide Survivors- I didn't find this one that helpful for me, but I know AFSP links to them. It's mainly forums, just found their website confusing, may be helpful for others though.
Letter from Heaven - I beautifully written letter written from Heaven from a child.
Grief Support for Survivors of Suicide-advice for people who are grieving those lost to suicide.
Helping Parents Heal - a spiritual healing website for all parents who have lost their child.
A Letter to Parents Surviving a Child's Suicide - an article about the journey of losing your child and helpful tips as well.
To the Mother Who Feels the Same Grief as Me - I absolutely love this article, it rings so true... “that although we are different, we share the same scar, the same pain”.. a powerful story.
A Mother's Journey-I really enjoyed reading her journey, after losing her son to suicide. She had some wonderful tips and at the end "As long as I live, my son lives on in a meaningful way through me and always in my heart" was such a powerful message.
Our Side of Suicide - an amazing website with many articles from people that have lost some one to suicide.
Breathing Techniques for Grief- this is a very detailed description about learning to breath correctly which will help heal.. I often try to breath better and relax when going to sleep. I need to practice this more though.
Suicide is Not a Selfish Act- article on NAMI about why people have considered suicide as selfish
Helpful Facebook Groups:
Grieving Mothers of Children Lost To Suicide- must become a member. A large, closed facebook group, created by a my a mom who lost her child to suicide.
MOS( mothers of suicide) - must become a member. Also, a large,closed facebook group.
Trying To Make Sense Of Suicide - A Grieving Mother's Perspective I found this facebook page so incredibly real... her writing really resonated with me, this journey we all must endure. You don't need to be a member.
Helpful Books About Grief, Suicide and the Afterlife:
