My Grief Comes In Waves

My Grief Comes In Waves

“I think I’m in the anger stage.” My father tells me this in the bleak morning of Monday, December 4, 2017. The sun is streaming through the windows and the air is bitter and cold, even within the house. My skin is clammy and I feel so tired, yet wide awake. I clutch...
What Parents Leave Behind After Suicide

What Parents Leave Behind After Suicide

In 2016, the highest suicide rate (19.72) was among adults between 45 and 54 years of age. The second highest rate (18.98) occurred in those 85 years or older. There isn’t a way to prepare oneself for dealing with a family member or friend’s suicide. Most...