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The real, lived experiences of those who have lost family members, friends, and acquaintances to suicide are just as, if not more, important as the fictional tales told in the media. Below are a few stories, told by these individuals.
Let their stories serve as an important reminder: You are not alone in this experience.
Morgan
Morgan
Morgan lost her dad to organ failure after he developed an alcohol addiction. Her mother was unable to cope, and took her own life just a few months later. Morgan's parents' unfortunate passings affect her greatly and Morgan expresses sadness at the idea that her children will never get to know their grandparents.
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Brittany Tichenor
Brittany Tichenor
Brittany's 10-year-old daughter, Izzy, took her own life after enduring large amounts of bullying in school. Although Izzy wasn't very open about her experiences with bullying, Brittany wishes she had done more to help her and reminds parents to protect their children.
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Julie Halpert
Julie Halpert
On her 31st wedding anniversary, Julie found out her 23-year-old son had committed suicide, turning what was meant to be a day of celebration into a day of mourning. Her son was one of 6,252 Americans between the ages of 18-24 to officially die to suicide in 2017.
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Dylan Kane
Dylan Kane
Dylan had just barely turned ten when his father committed suicide after struggling with depression. In his story he discusses his struggles with understanding his father's death, while also understanding the difficulty of having conversations about death with children.
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Charlotte Maya
Charlotte Maya
Charlotte's husband Sam committed suicide in 2007, leaving her behind with their 2 sons. She tells of how their grief would resurface during milestones in their sons' lives and how she helped her kids work through their grief while still trying to cope with it herself.
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Rachel Smoot
Rachel Smoot
Rachel lost multiple friends and classmates during her teenage years, including Theresa, one of her best friends. Losing those close to you at a young age is difficult, but Rachel found peace in talking about her experiences with others.
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Jeffrey Jackson
Jeffrey Jackson
Jeffrey lost his wife Gail several years ago to a deliberate drug overdose. He wrote The Handbook for Survivors of Suicide as an easy-to-read guide for coping after a loved one has taken their own life.
Full book can be found here
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