Gen Gomlam returns to the podcast for a very personal and deeply moving conversation about how to heal and find peace after a loved one takes their life. So many emotions of guilt, anger, shame are addressed as well as a profound exploration of the causes of suicidal ideation. Although it’s an uncomfortable subject, it is a very important one. We hope by talking openly about it we can offer comfort and wisdom to those who might be grieving in a similar way, and help remove any stigma or shame around a sorrow that is unfortunately all too common in our modern times.

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If you have been affected by the issues raised in this episode, please know there are many confidential helplines and avenues of support available to you, for example:

In the United States:

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

suicidepreventionlifeline.org

This is available 24/7 to anyone in crisis, feeling suicidal or in emotional distress. You can speak to them online or over the phone by calling 1-800-273-8255.

In the United Kingdom:

The Samaritans

samaritans.org

Samaritans is a unique charity dedicated to those in crisis and experiencing feelings of isolation and disconnection that can lead to suicide. They offer support via phone (116-123) or via email on [email protected]

In Australia:

Lifeline

lifeline.org.au

Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.

Call the crisis support hotline at 13-11-14

Confidential text support: 0477-13-11-14

Online chat: available here

In Canada:

Crisis Services Canada

crisisservicescanada.ca

CSC provide suicide prevention services and further support to people in Canada. Call toll free for crisis support at 1-833-456-4566.

Text support: 45645

In New Zealand:

Lifeline Aotearoa

lifeline.org.nz

Their Suicide Crisis Helpline is: 0800-543-354. Their calls are answered by qualified counsellors and trained volunteers. You can also text HELP to 4357.

Worldwide:

Befrienders

befrienders.org

This service is available globally and they can search for helplines for countries that are not listed above.

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Book references:

Joyful Path of Good Fortune: https://kadampa.org/book/joyful-path-of-good-fortune 

Living Meaningfully Dying Joyfully: https://kadampa.org/book/living-meaningfully-dying-joyfully 

Gen Gomlam is the Resident Teacher in Kadampa Meditation Center Florida https://meditationinsarasota.org/. 

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