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Pain, Van Gogh, & Suicide Loss
In this first episode of Season Two, I begin with a conversation about suicide loss — one of the most stigmatized forms of grief. I'll explore common myths, the role of stigma and language, and why we now say “died by suicide” instead of “committed suicide.”
In this episode, I talk about:- Why language matters: the history behind “committed suicide” and the shift toward compassion.
- Myths and truths about suicide loss.
- The unbearable “if onlys” that survivors carry — and why they’re a form of self-blame.
- Anger as a natural part of grief: “How could you leave us?”
- The difference between suicide prevention and suicide loss support.
- The ripple effect: how one death impacts hundreds of lives.
- What Doctor Who and Van Gogh can teach us about love, illness, and letting go of guilt.
Resources Mentioned:
- David Kessler – grief.com
- NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) – nami.org
- Mental Health America – mhanational.org
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) – afsp.org
- Alliance of Hope – Support for survivors of suicide loss (allianceofhope.org)
If you are in crisis:
If you are thinking about harming yourself or ending your life, please reach out right now.
📞 In the U.S., call or text 988 to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
🌍 If you’re outside the U.S., find international hotlines here:
- Crisis Text Line is a global nonprofit organization providing free and confidential text-based mental health support and crisis intervention by texting HOME to 741741. The organization launched in 2013, and its services are available 24 hours a day throughout the United States, Canada, UK, and Ireland.
- International Suicide Hotlines: https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/
Disclaimer:
The Don't Tell Me To Get Over It Podcast is intended for educational and reflective purposes only. Michelle is not a licensed therapist, counselor, or medical professional. The stories, reflections, and resources shared here are not a substitute for professional mental health support or medical care.
Music: Monarch by Laura Platt | Licensed and Used with Permission by Epidemic Sound
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By Michelle A. GilIn this first episode of Season Two, I begin with a conversation about suicide loss — one of the most stigmatized forms of grief. I'll explore common myths, the role of stigma and language, and why we now say “died by suicide” instead of “committed suicide.”
In this episode, I talk about:- Why language matters: the history behind “committed suicide” and the shift toward compassion.
- Myths and truths about suicide loss.
- The unbearable “if onlys” that survivors carry — and why they’re a form of self-blame.
- Anger as a natural part of grief: “How could you leave us?”
- The difference between suicide prevention and suicide loss support.
- The ripple effect: how one death impacts hundreds of lives.
- What Doctor Who and Van Gogh can teach us about love, illness, and letting go of guilt.
Resources Mentioned:
- David Kessler – grief.com
- NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) – nami.org
- Mental Health America – mhanational.org
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) – afsp.org
- Alliance of Hope – Support for survivors of suicide loss (allianceofhope.org)
If you are in crisis:
If you are thinking about harming yourself or ending your life, please reach out right now.
📞 In the U.S., call or text 988 to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
🌍 If you’re outside the U.S., find international hotlines here:
- Crisis Text Line is a global nonprofit organization providing free and confidential text-based mental health support and crisis intervention by texting HOME to 741741. The organization launched in 2013, and its services are available 24 hours a day throughout the United States, Canada, UK, and Ireland.
- International Suicide Hotlines: https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/
Disclaimer:
The Don't Tell Me To Get Over It Podcast is intended for educational and reflective purposes only. Michelle is not a licensed therapist, counselor, or medical professional. The stories, reflections, and resources shared here are not a substitute for professional mental health support or medical care.
Music: Monarch by Laura Platt | Licensed and Used with Permission by Epidemic Sound