This Magical Life

Navigating Grief, Mental Health & Suicide


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Please note this episode is about the prevalence of young male suicide, and about one mother's experience of grief.

In this episode of 'This Magical Life,' Philip Carr-Gomm speaks with Zoe Strickland, who opens up about the tragic loss of her son to suicide. Zoe discusses the emotional complexities surrounding the anniversary of her son's death and the impactful journey of writing her book, 'To Grief With Love: A Lyrical and Pictorial Voyage Through Loss.' Zoe shares her experiences dealing with unexpected loss, the importance of therapy, and how creative outlets helped her navigate the grieving process. Tune in for an insightful discussion on the often overlooked topic of young men's mental health and suicide.


Zoe's book "To Grief with Love" is available in paperback from Amazon, Waterstones and Foyles online book stores. You can see more of the book and order a hardback directly from Zoe at...

https://zoestricklandpublishing.com/

The support group Zoe mentions is "The OLLIE Foundation"

Empowering communities with suicide prevention training and mental health education.
A Hertfordshire-based charity offering accessible programs to reduce suicide and promote well-being.
Discover The OLLIE Foundation

Also see: CALM: The Campaign Against Living Miserably

The suicide prevention charity on a mission to help people end their misery, not their lives.
www.thecalmzone.net 

 

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