Fatherless by Suicide is a collaborative storytelling project by and for sons whose fathers died by suicide.

Fatherless by Suicide Series by Chris Michael
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Fatherless by Suicide is a collaborative storytelling project by and for sons whose fathers died by suicide.

Hi, I'm Chris. In 2014, I zig-zagged across the country on my somewhat trusty motorcycle to meet, interview, and learn from other men who have navigated their path of grief, healing, and manhood in the wake of their father's suicides. These episodes feature their stories and insights. Devastatingly, suicide is the tenth leading cause of reported death in the United States, with over 41,000 people taking their own lives each year. This project aims to reduce the shame and stigma for survivors of suicide, and improve our ability to support the millions who live in the wake of it. Please have a listen and share with your loved ones.

  1. 09/01/2015

    Episode 15 - Jeremy Michael Huff

    This episode features Jeremy Michael Huff. We met back in New York City and conducted this interview four months after Jeremy's father died. Have a listen. Fatherless by Suicide is a collaborative storytelling project by and for sons whose fathers died by suicide. More stories and info at www.fatherlessbysuicide.com

    24 min
  2. Episode 14 - Barely Making it to the Pacific Ocean - Reflections

    09/01/2015

    Episode 14 - Barely Making it to the Pacific Ocean - Reflections

    In this episode, I reflect on making it (barely) across the country, the lessons I'd learned along the way, and my confusion about what I should do next. Fatherless by Suicide is a collaborative storytelling project by and for sons whose fathers died by suicide. More stories and info at www.fatherlessbysuicide.com

    12 min

  3. 08/31/2015

    Episode 13 - Luke Stark

    This episode features Luke Stark, who was 26 at the time of our interview. He lost his father five years before we recorded this episode -- to the day. Have a listen. Fatherless by Suicide is a collaborative storytelling project by and for sons whose fathers died by suicide. More stories and info at www.fatherlessbysuicide.com

    29 min
  4. Episode 12 - Doug Vincent

    08/31/2015

    Episode 12 - Doug Vincent

    This is an interview with Doug Vincent, who lost his father when he was in his late teens. In this powerful, touching interview, you'll hear about, "A Day for Grace," the play that Doug wrote about his father's life and death. To learn more about Doug and his work with Boulder StoryHealers, visit http://www.boulderstoryhealers.org Fatherless by Suicide is a collaborative storytelling project by and for sons whose fathers died by suicide. More stories and info at www.fatherlessbysuicide.com

    28 min
  5. Episode 11 - Returning Home and the Room Where My Father Died

    08/31/2015

    Episode 11 - Returning Home and the Room Where My Father Died

    In this episode you'll hear my own story of returning home to Kansas to visit my father's grave - and try to visit the room where he killed himself. Fatherless by Suicide is a collaborative storytelling project by and for sons whose fathers died by suicide. More stories and info at www.fatherlessbysuicide.com

    21 min
  6. Episode 10 - Chad Reynolds

    08/31/2015

    Episode 10 - Chad Reynolds

    This interview is with Chad Reynolds, who was 42 when we conducted this interview. He lost his father when he was thirteen years old. We met in Columbus, Ohio on a humid, Sunday, summer afternoon. I learned a lot from Chad and how he understood his father's mental illness. Our conversation inspired me to visit my father's grave in Kansas, which I was trying to avoid. Fatherless by Suicide is a collaborative storytelling project by and for sons whose fathers died by suicide. More stories and info at www.fatherlessbysuicide.com

    34 min
  7. Episode 7 - Franklin James Cook

    08/31/2015

    Episode 7 - Franklin James Cook

    This episode features Franklin James Cook, who is a professional grief coach and facilitator of bereavement groups for people who've lost a loved one to suicide. We met in his living room, surrounded by full, floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, just outside of Boston. He was generous with his time and full of insights that helped me rethink how I understood my father's illness, pain, and death. The photo is of Franklin's hand with his father's wedding ring on it. Fatherless by Suicide is a collaborative storytelling project by and for sons whose fathers died by suicide. More stories and info at www.fatherlessbysuicide.com

    46 min
  8. Episode 9 - Max Turner

    08/31/2015

    Episode 9 - Max Turner

    This episode features my interview with Max Turner, who is a chef and restaurant entrepreneur in Vermont. We had our conversation overlooking a beautiful mountain range between his lunch and dinner shift. Max was exceptionally honest and insightful - and made me laugh throughout the interview. Have a listen. Fatherless by Suicide is a collaborative storytelling project by and for sons whose fathers died by suicide. More stories and info at www.fatherlessbysuicide.com

    56 min
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Hi, I'm Chris. In 2014, I zig-zagged across the country on my somewhat trusty motorcycle to meet, interview, and learn from other men who have navigated their path of grief, healing, and manhood in the wake of their father's suicides. These episodes feature their stories and insights. Devastatingly, suicide is the tenth leading cause of reported death in the United States, with over 41,000 people taking their own lives each year. This project aims to reduce the shame and stigma for survivors of suicide, and improve our ability to support the millions who live in the wake of it. Please have a listen and share with your loved ones.

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