The Healing Narratives of Suicide Grief

Sue Egan
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Hear stories of loss and grief through suicide - how others have healed the only way they know how. This podcast is about hope and healing. It is about reducing the stigma and helping others understand the significance of suicide and suicide grief. Please look after yourself when you listen to this podcast. It is not designed as therapy - take your time and know there is support out there if you need it:

  1. JAN 25

    Pure Courage: Finishing CJ's Notebooks into a Novel

    Josh recounts finding his brother CJ's handwritten wolf-story notebooks after CJ died by suicide in 2011 and transforming them into the Pure Courage series, with the first book Dawn of Valor releasing in February 2026. The conversation explores how writing and therapy helped Josh process guilt and grief, challenge suicide stigma, and create a purpose-driven project aimed at connecting with young adults and others facing depression. As always, listen with care and reach out for help if you need it: Instagram Facebook Linked In www.suicidegriefsupport.com A community for suicide loss survivors EMDR Suicide Grief Retreat April 2026 Find Josh: Order Pure Courage on Amazon PureCourageBooks.com  Josh on Instagram Josh on TikTok Josh on Facebook   FIND EMERGENCY HELP: Within the UK:  Samaritans - Free on 116 123  Suicide&Co - Free on 0800 054 8400 Mon-Friday 9am-9pm  Samaritans Facing The Future Support for Survivors Within the US:  Suicide Hotline: Free on 1-800-273-8255 or text 742741

    41 min

  2. JAN 11

    Breaking the Silence: Stories, Support, and Suicide Prevention at Kevin's Song

    Jen Margraf (MBA, MA, CFRE), Executive Director & Chief Program Officer, of Kevin's Song shares the nonprofit's work supporting suicide-loss survivors, offering prevention education, and creating community resources. The episode discusses how Kevin's Song provides monthly virtual support groups, an in-person conference in Plymouth, Michigan with school and clinical trainings, lived-experience speakers, and practical trainings like QPR and SafeTalk. Topics this episode include reducing stigma, postvention support for schools, new Michigan safety laws, and how continued conversation, compassion, and training can increase hope, help, and healing for individuals and communities. As always, listen with care and reach out for help if you need it: Instagram Facebook Linked In www.suicidegriefsupport.com A community for suicide loss survivors EMDR Suicide Grief Retreat April 2026 Find Kevin's Song: Kevin's Song Suicide Prevention Summmit January 2026   FIND EMERGENCY HELP: Within the UK:  Samaritans - Free on 116 123  Suicide&Co - Free on 0800 054 8400 Mon-Friday 9am-9pm  Samaritans Facing The Future Support for Survivors Within the US:  Suicide Hotline: Free on 1-800-273-8255 or text 742741

    42 min

  3. 12/14/2025

    Ten Years On: A Season Finale of Surrender, Healing and Hope

    In this season finale, Dr Sue reflects on her own transformative year - ten years after her brother’s suicide - and shares her own journey of healing, nomadic living, spirituality, and writing a book. She also recaps powerful guest stories of post-traumatic growth, highlights upcoming free resources, retreats, EMDR work, training and community initiatives, and invites more voices especially men to join the conversation. This episode offers practical hope and an honest exploration of how grief can be processed through body work, spirituality and connection. As always, listen with care and reach out for help if you need it. With Love Sue   Within the UK:  Samaritans - Free on 116 123  Suicide&Co - Free on 0800 054 8400 Mon-Friday 9am-9pm  Within the US:  Suicide Hotline: Free on 1-800-273-8255 or text 742741  Find Dr Sue & Suicide Grief Support: Instagram Facebook Linked In www.suicidegriefsupport.com A community for suicide loss survivors EMDR Suicide Grief Retreat April 2026

    35 min

  4. 11/30/2025

    A Mother's Spiritual Connection with her Son

    In this episode Zoe speaks candidly about losing her son Elliot to suicide seven years ago, the unpredictable nature of grief, and how anniversaries and the body can trigger deep responses. She shares practical pathways that helped her: journaling and sketching, self-publishing a book, EMDR therapy, nature, and learning to trust intuition and small signs from her son. Zoe offers compassionate advice to listeners - honour your feelings, seek support, care for yourself, and trust that you can carry the grief while staying in the “love lane.” As always. listen and watch with care and know there are people out there that can help and support you.  Within the UK:  Samaritans - Free on 116 123  Suicide&Co - Free on 0800 054 8400 Mon-Friday 9am-9pm  Within the US:  Suicide Hotline: Free on 1-800-273-8255 or text 742741    Find Dr Sue & Suicide Grief Support: Instagram Facebook Linked In www.suicidegriefsupport.com A community for suicide loss survivors EMDR Suicide Grief Retreat April 2026   Find Zoe Strickland www.zoestricklandpublishing.com Zoe on Instagram Zoe on Facebook Zoe on LinkedIn   From this Episode From Grief with Love - Zoe's Book on Amazon The Signs by Tara Swart Book on Amazon The Light Between Us Book Tea with a Druid

    43 min

  5. 11/16/2025

    Becoming a Grandmother after Suicide Loss

    Monica, a mother who lost her 24 yera-old son, Jordan, to suicide, shares her five-year journey of grief, the rituals she created, and how she counts almost 2,000 sunsets as a way to survive each day. She talks about guilt, healing through yoga, nature, journaling, community support, and raising her new grandson (who was born the same year Jordan died) while advocating for suicide awareness in the Philippines. This episode offers honest reflections on complex grief, practical coping tools, and a message of hope for anyone navigating loss and seeking connection. As always. listen and watch with care and know there are people out there that can help and support you.  Within the UK:  Samaritans - Free on 116 123  Suicide&Co - Free on 0800 054 8400 Mon-Friday 9am-9pm  Within the US:  Suicide Hotline: Free on 1-800-273-8255 or text 742741  Find Dr Sue & Suicide Grief Support: Instagram Facebook Linked In www.suicidegriefsupport.com A community for suicide loss survivors EMDR Suicide Grief Retreat April 2026   Find Monica Instagram Surviving Sunsets Instagram - Support Group in Philipines Instagram - Free Ocean Yoga

    55 min

  6. 11/01/2025

    A Mother's Journey from Grief to Global Healing

    Hallie shares the story of losing her son CJ to suicide and how a simple Facebook request grew into Scatter and CJ - a global movement of strangers carrying and scattering his ashes to honour his life, spark conversations, and support suicide prevention. The episode explores grief, community, the making of a documentary, and practical advice for parents and loved ones on how to listen, reach out, and keep talking to reduce stigma and save lives. As always. listen and watch with care and know there are people out there that can help and support you.  Within the UK:  Samaritans - Free on 116 123  Suicide&Co - Free on 0800 054 8400 Mon-Friday 9am-9pm  Within the US:  Suicide Hotline: Free on 1-800-273-8255 or text 742741  Find Dr Sue & Suicide Grief Support: Instagram Facebook Linked In www.suicidegriefsupport.com A community for suicide loss survivors EMDR Suicide Grief Retreat April 2026   From this episode: Watch Scattering CJ (use the code HEALINGNARRATIVES for a discount): Personal Use/Vimeo On Demand Host a Screening Educational   Hallie on Facebook: @hallie.twomey @scatteringcj @sparkmediafilm   Hallie on Instagram: @hallie2me   Hallie on Linkedin: LinkedIn Hallie Twomey

    1h 4m

  7. 10/19/2025

    Mullen's Miracles: Turning a Son’s Tragedy into Hope

    In this episode, Kathy, who lost her only son Eric to suicide seven years earlier, shares her honest and hopeful journey. She describes grief, therapy and healing, how she founded Mullen’s Miracles, organ donation, QPR training, and the upcoming Inner Circle app that connects people with support. Kathy explains how routines, community and keeping Eric’s memory alive helped her find acceptance and purpose. She offers practical resources and a compassionate message of hope for anyone affected by suicide, particularly mothers grieving an only child. As always. listen and watch with care and know there are people out there that can help and support you.  Within the UK:  Samaritans - Free on 116 123  Suicide&Co - Free on 0800 054 8400 Mon-Friday 9am-9pm  Within the US:  Suicide Hotline: Free on 1-800-273-8255 or text 742741  Find Dr Sue & Suicide Grief Support: Instagram Facebook Linked In www.suicidegriefsupport.com A community for suicide loss survivors EMDR Suicide Grief Retreat April 2026   From this episode: Mullens Miracles Kathy on LinkedIn

    33 min

  8. 10/05/2025

    Losing a Partner: A New Path

    In this episode, Sachia shares her personal journey of losing her partner to suicide five years ago after she had been in a relationship with him for 6 years. She talks about the relationship, discovering his mental health struggles, the shock of his death, and the complicated layers of grief, including betrayal and isolation during COVID. Sachia explains how therapy, community on TikTok, physical activity, writing and building a commemorative path helped her heal over time. She offers hope and practical encouragement for anyone struggling: keep asking for help, take one day at a time, and know you are not alone. As always. listen and watch with care and know there are people out there that can help and support you.  Within the UK:  Samaritans - Free on 116 123  Suicide&Co - Free on 0800 054 8400 Mon-Friday 9am-9pm  Within the US:  Suicide Hotline: Free on 1-800-273-8255 or text 742741  Find Dr Sue & Suicide Grief Support: Instagram Facebook Linked In www.suicidegriefsupport.com A community for suicide loss survivors EMDR Suicide Grief Retreat April 2026   From this episode: Sachia's Book - The Path on Amazon Sachia On You Tube Sachia on TickTok

    48 min
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Hear stories of loss and grief through suicide - how others have healed the only way they know how. This podcast is about hope and healing. It is about reducing the stigma and helping others understand the significance of suicide and suicide grief. Please look after yourself when you listen to this podcast. It is not designed as therapy - take your time and know there is support out there if you need it:

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