Untethered: Healing the Pain from a Sudden Death

50 - A Father’s Grief: An Interview with Ed Santos


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Today's interview is with Ed Santos, a business executive whose life was forever altered by the unexpected suicide of his daughter, Sabrina. Ed has contemplated sharing his personal journey to help others who may be facing similar challenges for some time. In this interview he opens up about his understanding of mental health before Sabrina's death, the immediate grief he experienced after her death, and how his coping process has evolved over the course of two years.

 

Ed shares his beliefs about grief, the role of therapy, and his reflections on the emotional complexities of losing a child. This conversation offers a raw, honest look at the unpredictable nature of traumatic grief and how the bond between a parent and child endures over time.

 

Key Takeaways:

  • Grief after a suicide loss of a child is life altering and indescribable.
  • It is not always apparent when a loved one is struggling with a mental health challenge.
  • Therapy and support groups can be important tools for processing the changing emotions associated with suicide loss.
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