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02/13/2026

Understanding the “Suicidal Trance”: A Compassionate Perspective for Survivors of Su***de Loss

For those grieving the loss of a loved one to su***de, one question often echoes louder than any other: Why? The pain can feel compounded by confusion, guilt, or a haunting sense that something more could have been done. One framework that some survivors find helpful in making sense of the unthinkable is the concept of the “suicidal trance.” Before reading further, consider this gentle possibility: What if your loved one was not choosing to leave you—but was, instead, caught in a temporary and deeply distorted state of mind where relief from pain felt like the only option?...

Explore the concept of 'suicidal trance' to understand the complex emotions of losing a loved one to su***de and help in the healing process.

12/12/2023

Grief is healed best when time is coupled with work. A separate language is part of what survivors learn to heal and survive this horrible tragedy. Begin to feel comfortable with this “uncomfortability” you are dealing with. We create a space for this grief to fit into our life. Don’t be defined by their loss—be defined by their legacy on how they lived....

Grief is healed best when time is coupled with work. A separate language is part of what survivors learn to heal and survive this horrible tragedy. &n…

11/02/2023

As survivors we are often asked questions about our loss that we might deem hurtful, or thoughtless. If we are to be honest, before our loss we may not have known the right way to respond or support someone who is dealing with grief or another difficult trauma or experience. Stephanie Nielhson shares 8 questions to ask someone when you want a real response instead of "How are you?"...

As survivors we are often asked questions about our loss that we might deem hurtful, or thoughtless. If we are to be honest, before our loss we may not have known the right way to respond or suppor…

04/17/2023

What you should know about being upset This is an excerpt from a booklet by Roy Masters that Bob wanted to share with you about what you should know about being upset because you feel hurt due to the words or actions of other people. Bob has shared this booklet with a number of people who felt it helped them, however, it is not a blanket endorsement of Roy Masters's advice or writing. CLICK TO READ A PDF OF THE BOOKLET

What you should know about being upset This is an excerpt from a booklet by Roy Masters that Bob wanted to share with you about what you should know about being upset because you feel hurt due to t…

04/17/2023

Asking the Question Why?By Tracy T. Dean Asking “Why did my loved one do this?” is the question that haunts most survivors . The outside world demands to know from us, and we don’t know ourselves. For some of us, there were definite clues that our loved ones were depressed or that something was wrong. We either knew that they were in pain and did not know the extent of it, or we did know and tried everything we knew to get help for them....

Asking the Question Why?By Tracy T. Dean Asking “Why did my loved one do this?” is the question that haunts most survivors [family members or close friends who have lost one to su***de]. The …

04/17/2023

Our friend Clemen recently shared with us an article she had read from the New York Times about mental health crisis lines and GPS services for navigating mental health support. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE

Our friend Clemen recently shared with us an article she had read from the New York Times about mental health crisis lines and GPS services for navigating mental health support. CLICK HERE TO READ …

04/17/2023

Acceptance does not mean you like, want, or are happy with a situation. It simply means you are aware that the situation happened and that you are not in a position to change it.

04/17/2023

After a traumatic loss like losing a loved one to su***de, we can feel lost, detached from our former selves, lacking motivation and the essential life force that powered us before the loss. The psychotherapist Phil Stutz shares some very basic tools on how to regain that life force in a recent documentary on Netflix called Stutz. Stutz says it’s fundamental that everyone knows what makes people feel more alive....

After a traumatic loss like losing a loved one to su***de, we can feel lost, detached from our former selves, lacking motivation and the essential life force that powered us before the loss. …

01/16/2023

Grieving is learning as our brains adjust to profound change. “Thinking of grieving as a form of learning makes [grief] a little more familiar and helps us to understand,” said psychologist Mary-Frances O’Connor

Grieving is learning as our brains adjust to profound change. “Thinking of grieving as a form of learning makes [grief] a little more familiar and helps us to understand,” said psychologist Mary-Fr…

01/16/2023

Replacing "I'm sorry" statements with "thank you."...

Replacing “I’m sorry” statements with “thank you.”

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