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Have you had experiences in which you have felt the presence of your loved one? 2.7K 24.2K Threads 2.7K Messages 24.2K A better life after life Sunday at 5:07 PM johntori Secondary Wounds New Sometimes, survivors experience additional pain when others do not understand, let them down, or blame them. These additional "wounds" are very painful because they are already raw with grief. Has this happened to you? Would you like to share about it? 2.7K 27.9K Threads 2.7K Messages 27.9K Note left behind Yesterday at 10:05 AM daisies Guilt, Blame & Forgiveness New Guilt and Blame are quick to surface in the swirl of emotions following a suicide. As healing takes place, many survivors find that Forgiveness does not change the past, but it changes some of the pain of the past and unlocks a door to the future. What have you noticed about guilt, blame or forgiveness? 1.8K 17.5K Threads 1.8K Messages 17.5K C Regrets Yesterday at 6:14 PM Cat lady Accomplishments New Healing after suicide requires courage as well as hard work. We take ground inch by inch. This is a place to acknowledge accomplishments and achievements (large and small). Did you take a shower? Leave the house? Organize, complete or communicate something? What has been happening? 1.5K 12.1K Threads 1.5K Messages 12.1K Celebrating Family and Life Wednesday at 7:55 PM Merm What Helps? New It’s as simple as that! What helps you get through the day, the night, find your way in the world? 2.3K 17.7K Threads 2.3K Messages 17.7K Poetry Yesterday at 8:47 PM Irisforher Turning Back Into Life New At some point on the path of grief, almost imperceptibly, our challenges and accomplishments shift. If you are at the point where you are beginning to turn back into life,” what are you noticing? How is this shift showing up for you? 1.1K 9.6K Threads 1.1K Messages 9.6K Buttercup, the Muse Friday at 7:33 PM always4hope Sleep & Dreams New Survivors often report difficulty falling or staying asleep. Many also experience dreams about the deceased. Some dreams feel comfortingsome are troubling. What has been happening for you? 1.2K 6.6K Threads 1.2K Messages 6.6K L A powerless dream Sunday at 7:34 PM lovleeorchid Pets New Have you been comforted by pets ... or felt that they shared your grief? Post about that here. 524 4.7K Threads 524 Messages 4.7K S Dogs loved, people tolerated….. Wednesday at 12:34 AM Sunriseoncemore Medications This is a place to discuss / debate the benefits, side-effects, recent news ... anything having to do with medications. DISCLAIMER: The opinions in this section are personal and may not be right for you. Consult your own physician for all medical decisions. 234 2.2K Threads 234 Messages 2.2K S Anyone Blame Meds On Their Loved Ones Suicide? Apr 8, 2024 Serrano Addictions New A place to discuss addictions and self-destructive behavior suffered by those who have died, as well as those who grieve their loss. 322 3.2K Threads 322 Messages 3.2K G Why alcohol is so dangerous May 2, 2024 guy Mental Illness New A place to discuss mental illness’s suffered by those who have died, and the challenges that resulted. 77 606 Threads 77 Messages 606 S Complete despair Saturday at 3:35 PM SamSupport Holidays, Anniversaries & Special Occasions New A place to share thoughts, feelings, concerns, accomplishments, and tips for getting through those special days. 1.4K 9.3K Threads 1.4K Messages 9.3K My 1st Mothers Day without my boy Luke Today at 8:18 AM Merm Relief from Grief New 2.5K 18.4K Sub-forums: Inspiration / Music / Poetry Inspiration Music Arts & Crafts Happy Times: Past & Present Kindness To and From Others On the Lighter Side Threads 2.5K Messages 18.4K Some of my clay menagerie Sunday at 7:42 PM Terry S Rethinking Suicide Prevention New A place to share articles, research, and your thoughts as a loss survivor, about a complicated issue. 107 1.5K Threads 107 Messages 1.5K Why you could not save your person May 6, 2024 OceanWaves Participate in Research Current opportunities to participate in AOH vetted studies 5 10 Threads 5 Messages 10 M Research: Have you lost someone with chronic pain to suicide? Mar 28, 2024 Meadow’s Mom Name Hearts New 77 5.3K Threads 77 Messages 5.3K May 2024 name hearts Today at 8:33 AM Terry S Community Connections For parents who lost children New 4.1K 52.2K Threads 4.1K Messages 52.2K The end of ’The Firsts’: One year ago today Today at 7:58 AM Irisforher For children who lost parents New 469 3.7K Threads 469 Messages 3.7K M Just have to say it Wednesday at 6:54 PM My son’s mom For those who lost siblings New 532 4.5K Threads 532 Messages 4.5K I found my brother May 6, 2024 the_goobiest For those who lost spouses, fiancés or partners New 2.8K 26.3K Threads 2.8K Messages 26.3K Poem for all of us 44 minutes ago Ladyhopeangel For those comforting grieving children 261 2K Threads 261 Messages 2K M Playdate at home Apr 11, 2024 Meadow’s Mom For those who experienced suicide after arguing New 155 1.6K Threads 155 Messages 1.6K I did not stay… May 7, 2024 praying 4 peace A Special Place for ... 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