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What are the warning signs about suicide that even loving, attentive parents miss?
At 82 years young, psychotherapist Sally Raymond shares her extraordinary journey from devastating loss to life-saving mission. After losing her brilliant 23-year-old son to suicide, Sally spent 28 years uncovering the truth about what she missed—and transforming that wisdom into hope for others.
In this episode, you'll discover:
- Warning signs about suicide parents, teachers and loved ones often overlook
- Suicide prevention quotes and wisdom that offer actionable guidance
- How to help with suicide ideation with emotional resilience and conscious parenting
- Healing the throat chakra: Finding your authentic voice after trauma and loss
- The power of silence as a path to spiritual growth and self-discovery
- Hero's journey therapy approach to transforming tragedy into purpose
- Real stories about suicide that illuminate the path to prevention and survival
- Suicide prevention training insights from Sally's 29,000+ therapy sessions with 0 losses
- Why it's never too late to reinvent yourself and live with purpose at any age
Resources mentioned: Sally's book: The Son I Knew Too Late: A Guide to Help You Survive and Thrive (https://amzn.to/4ty7eNz) Books for spiritual growth, throat chakra healing practices, suicide prevention national resources
Perfect for suicide survivors, parents, educators, therapists and anyone seeking to build emotional resilience and prevent loss.
About Sally:
Sally Raymond is a living embodiment of resilience, purpose and love in action. At 82, her light shines brighter than ever. A psychotherapist, mother, author and truth-teller, she has walked through the deepest valley of loss to emerge with a voice that uplifts others. Through Become the Hero of Your Own Journey (https://theancientway.co/hero), Sally deepened her connection to the power of silence — discovering how true strength arises not from doing more, but from listening within.
Her book, The Son I Knew Too Late, transforms her personal tragedy into a mission to help parents, teachers, and youth build emotional resilience and prevent suicide — with honesty, compassion and grace.
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