Stories about Healing Conversations
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Does Everything Really Happen for a Reason?
While I still struggle with the concept of whether everything happens for a reason, my own experiences have led me to this conclusion: that while we cannot ever fully control the negative experiences that happen in our lives, we can use them to shape our lives and paths for the better.
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Losing My Husband to Suicide: The First Two Years
Grief is not linear. Everyone experiences grief differently. Grief moves at its own pace.
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Honoring My Mother by Working Toward a World Without Suicide
My mother Helen is the reason why I fight to raise awareness of mental health and suicide prevention. Helen was an amazing mentor and confidant to me. I felt I could tell her anything.
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Helping Others in Honor of a Loved One
To learn more about our exciting work and read other Volunteer Spotlight Stories, see our 2019 Annual Report.
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The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Unveils New Name for Flagship Program: Healing Conversations
The nation’s largest suicide prevention organization, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention today unveiled a new name for one of its flagship programs Healing Conversations.
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Healing Conversations: The New Look and Name of the Survivor Outreach Program
Through the program, our volunteers are able to show suicide loss survivors a way forward into a world of support.
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Transforming Loss into Action
"I advocate in the hope that we can save lives and fewer parents will have to experience this devastating loss.”
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For You, I Will
After he passed, I thought a lot about his tattoo, and how he lived his life. I decided I wanted to help people, too.
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The Grandfather Clock
The pain of losing my mother will never be gone. All I can do now is try to channel that pain.