Episode Summary
In this episode of The Survivors, we celebrate Lisa’s long-awaited book launch, Surviving: Finding Hope After Suicide Loss (https://a.co/d/0e9adfuS) (Familius Books).
Lisa reveals learning decades later that her father died by suicide, and describes how writing the memoir—now featuring her mother's voice and a built-in resource directory and toolkit—became a healing journey.
Lisa & Natasha discuss grief, stigma, therapy, crisis counseling, and practical supports like 988 and The HelpHUB™, and invite listeners to the launch event on Saturday, May 2 at Shubie's Marketplace, 16 Atlantic Avenue, Marblehead, MA, while encouraging anyone struggling to seek help and community.
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Takeaways
• Sharing personal stories can help break the taboo around suicide and mental health.
• Understanding that mental illness is an illness like any other fosters compassion and reduces stigma.
• Creating a support network and resources is crucial for survivors of suicide loss.
• Healing is a process that involves revisiting pain, seeking support, and finding hope.
• Open communication within families can strengthen bonds and aid in collective healing.
• Lisa's upcoming book launch event in Marblehead, MA on May 2.
Chapters
00:00 Book Launch Celebration
01:36 The Journey of Writing a Memoir
03:11 Revisiting Grief and Loss
06:11 Changing Perspectives on Suicide
08:21 Incorporating Family Voices
12:52 The Urgency of Mental Health Awareness
18:18 Healing Through Shared Stories
22:22 Creating Safe Spaces for Conversations
29:25 The Impact of Sharing Experiences
32:02 A Message of Hope and Resources
Mental Health Resources
• If you or someone you know is struggling, please call 988 for help.
• The Survivors Podcast Website – https://thesurvivors.net/
• The HelpHUB™ – Mental health resources, tools, and support networks – https://www.thehelphub.co/
• National Domestic Violence Hotline – Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7223)
• Surviving: Finding Hope After Suicide Loss (Familius Books) (https://a.co/d/00Zthp5f)
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