The Survivors Podcast

Surviving: Finding Hope After Suicide Loss — Lisa's New Book Drops Everywhere

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*WARNING: This podcast mentions suicide, sexual abuse & trauma and may be triggering.

 

Episode Summary

In this episode of The Survivors, we celebrate Lisa’s long-awaited book launch, Surviving: Finding Hope After Suicide Loss (Familius Books).

Lisa reveals learning decades later that her father died by suicide, and describes how writing the memoir—now featuring her mother's voice and a built-in resource directory and toolkit—became a healing journey.

Lisa & Natasha discuss grief, stigma, therapy, crisis counseling, and practical supports like 988 and The HelpHUB™, and invite listeners to the launch event on Saturday, May 2 at Shubie's Marketplace, 16 Atlantic Avenue, Marblehead, MA, while encouraging anyone struggling to seek help and community.

 

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Takeaways

  • Sharing personal stories can help break the taboo around suicide and mental health.
  • Understanding that mental illness is an illness like any other fosters compassion and reduces stigma.
  • Creating a support network and resources is crucial for survivors of suicide loss.
  • Healing is a process that involves revisiting pain, seeking support, and finding hope.
  • Open communication within families can strengthen bonds and aid in collective healing.
  • Lisa's upcoming book launch event in Marblehead, MA on May 2.

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    Chapters

    00:00 Book Launch Celebration
     
    01:36 The Journey of Writing a Memoir
     
    03:11 Revisiting Grief and Loss
     
    06:11 Changing Perspectives on Suicide
     
    08:21 Incorporating Family Voices
     
    12:52 The Urgency of Mental Health Awareness
     
    18:18 Healing Through Shared Stories
     
    22:22 Creating Safe Spaces for Conversations
     
    29:25 The Impact of Sharing Experiences
     
    32:02 A Message of Hope and Resources
     

    Mental Health Resources

    • If you or someone you know is struggling, please call 988 for help.
    • The Survivors Podcast Website – https://thesurvivors.net/
    • The HelpHUB™ – Mental health resources, tools, and support networks – https://www.thehelphub.co/
    • National Domestic Violence Hotline – Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7223)
    • Surviving: Finding Hope After Suicide Loss (Familius Books) 

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