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Stories about Healing Conversations

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Does Everything Really Happen for a Reason?

While I still struggle with the concept of whether everything happens for a reason, my own experiences have led me to this conclusion: that while we cannot ever fully control the negative experiences that happen in our lives, we can use them to shape our lives and paths for the better.

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Losing My Husband to Suicide: The First Two Years

Grief is not linear. Everyone experiences grief differently. Grief moves at its own pace.

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Honoring My Mother by Working Toward a World Without Suicide

My mother Helen is the reason why I fight to raise awareness of mental health and suicide prevention. Helen was an amazing mentor and confidant to me. I felt I could tell her anything.

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Helping Others in Honor of a Loved One

To learn more about our exciting work and read other Volunteer Spotlight Stories, see our 2019 Annual Report.

Healing Conversations

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Unveils New Name for Flagship Program: Healing Conversations

The nation’s largest suicide prevention organization, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention today unveiled a new name for one of its flagship programs Healing Conversations.

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Healing Conversations: The New Look and Name of the Survivor Outreach Program

Through the program, our volunteers are able to show suicide loss survivors a way forward into a world of support.

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Transforming Loss into Action

"I advocate in the hope that we can save lives and fewer parents will have to experience this devastating loss.”

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For You, I Will

After he passed, I thought a lot about his tattoo, and how he lived his life. I decided I wanted to help people, too.

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The Grandfather Clock

The pain of losing my mother will never be gone. All I can do now is try to channel that pain.