Tonight at dinner, some people staying out the condo here in the Bahamas, sitting at our table, started talking and laughing about Kate Spade’s suicide. My gut curdled and before my mind could process something constructive to say my friend Debbie spoke up. She introduced me, told them about my children’s book on suicide loss, how I’ve spoken to the army about suicide prevention and kindly spoke about how she knew my late husband. I am very proud to call her my friend..it felt good to know that I wasn’t alone in that moment and seeing those people shut up real quick felt good too
June 11, 2018
Published by abovetherug
After my husband ended his life I was completely devastated and felt as if I was torn into pieces that could never be put back together. How could life go on? The emotional pain he ended was unknowingly passed onto me. I knew I needed help quickly. I joined a support group called SASS (Suicide Awareness Survivor Support) who supports the ones left behind after a loved one's suicide and also helps raise mental health awareness. I will never get over my husband's death, but I now know that I can get through it, thanks to SASS. I sweep nothing under the rug. By starting an open and honest conversation I hope to help break down the stigmas and start raising mental health awareness. Together we can stay above the rug! View all posts by abovetherug
