The Leftover Pieces; Suicide Loss Conversations

Because Legacy Matters; The Little Tin Man & His Big Heart


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NEW EPISODE DROP! Today is MOTHER’S DAY 2024. As a special Down the Rabbit Hole episode and to honor a piece of my own journey in motherhood, I am reading my chapter “The Little Tin Man and His Big Heart” - a chapter written (by me) about parts of my son Alex’s life. Alex died by suicide on August 7, 2026, but his legacy continues as we tell his stories and speak his name. 

You can find this story in the book series Because They Lived, plus stories of other amazing kids gone way too soon. Memories and Stories of Amazing Kids Lost to Suicide as Told by the Moms They Left Behind. There is a link on my website and in my Instagram Bio. There are three Volumes out, and a fourth will be out in June. 

That’s 14 Moms who have left permanent legacies of their kids in the world! If you are a mom, there is still time to sign up for the last project of the year - starting in August. Email me today and we will set a time to talk about whether this is right for you....and read all about it (or watch a video) on my website. You can do this too! 

Remember to take care of yourself and have a gentle day. Talk Soon! 

Also, look for me again WEEKLY with a mixture of longer conversational episodes and shorter, solo, down-the-rabbit-hole episodes, roundtables, and more... I have missed you, friends, and I am glad to be back

Find ALL Legacy BOOKS HERE
 
Check out the LEGACY PROJECT HERE

THANK YOU for listening to this episode. It means so much to me!

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PS....The FIRST SESSION of the Legacy Writing Project in 2024 is under way BUT
you can get on the wait list for the August 7 group NOW!!
For a way to leave a Legacy of your child - GO HERE

If you, or someone you know, is struggling  with suicidal thoughts PLEASE reach out:
CALL 988   OR, you can also TEXT the word "HOME" to 741741 in the USA

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The Leftover Pieces; Suicide Loss ConversationsBy Melissa Bottorff-Arey

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