Survivors of Suicide

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This is a site for survivors of suicide to share their story, support one another, and educate ourselves and our surrounding communities

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Pat Varela posted a blog post

Don't know how I have survived

 I kept hearing "it will get easier" oh no it doesn't at least not for me. I lost my husband on October 27, 2005 and to this day I have so many unanswered questions. He makes his presence known very clearly and while he sends us many blessings I just wish heaven would have a phone.See More
Dec 11, 2011
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Kathi J Cadigan is now a member of Survivors of Suicide
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Caleb posted a blog post

My Best Friend at Work killed himself last Saturday. I wrote this song as a tribute and Eulogy

 His Name Was Trent, He was a Veteran of Afghanistan, a father, a husband, a brother, a worker among men and a great friend. For Trent:   I never used to miss the chance, to stop off by his houseWe'd have a beer and try to figure out, what this world was all aboutHe'd take me back with him to Afghanistan. other places that he'd been.I would tell about my life and times, we soon became good friends His world had gone from Night patrols, to mowing his back yard.He never could adjust to peace,…See More
Oct 26, 2011
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Myra E. Miller is now a member of Survivors of Suicide
Oct 25, 2011
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Caleb is now a member of Survivors of Suicide
Oct 22, 2011
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Vrun posted a blog post

Out of the Darkness, October 22nd, 2011

Dear Friends and Family,My family has been forever changed by a tragic event. On December 23,2009, my son's father, Brian Dean, took his life. He left behind manyfamily members and friends who loved and supported him. I didn't have the answers whenthis happened and I still don't have all the answers now...but my hopeis that through education and awareness, together, we can make adifference in the lives of those who are suffering.This year, I will be participating in the Out of the Darkness…See More
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Oct 11, 2011
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Vrun posted a blog post

I'm a survivor since December 23rd, 2009...the day that time stood still.

I've looked at many sites but have never posted or joined until today. I have this "feeling" that keeps rising from within to DO something, so I'm here now to help break the taboo regarding suicide. I'm here to help with the healing process by sharing stories and I'm here because I care about others who are going through the same thing. As survivors we share a special bond and I cry when I read other peoples stories, I feel the pain and I know it runs deep with many emotions. All the anger,…See More
Sep 29, 2011
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Angelique Scarpelli posted a blog post

"Driving By Braille"

Hey everyone, Angelique here. Wanted to let you know about an upcoming film festival that benefits the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). "Driving By Braille" deals with one girl's family history with mental illness and the stigmas behind it. In its emotional entirety, the film has a message of hope. All proceeds, whether ticket purchase or other donations supporting the cause, go…See More
Jun 20, 2011
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Pat Varela is now a member of Survivors of Suicide
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Welcome!

So, basically I created this site on a whim. I am a member of 20something bloggers and saw in very fine print that I could create a social network of my own. The first thing I thought of was "survivors of suicide." I lost my dad when I was 16 to suicide and it has changed my life in so many ways. I am on 3 committees for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), the Los Angeles chapter, including the upcoming walk this October in Santa Monica, CA.

what I want..

I want everyone who comes to this site to feel welcome, safe, and not alone. "Every 16 minutes someone in the U.S. dies by suicide. Every 17 minutes someone is left to make sense of it." Here, we can share our stories or pictures, meet people with similar stories, and begin the long journey to healing.

So welcome, even though I know it's sort of like a "club" no one ever wants to be apart of. Just know that here you will always find a virtual hug and a smile...

~Angelique

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Don't know how I have survived

 I kept hearing "it will get easier" oh no it doesn't at least not for me. I lost my husband on October 27, 2005 and to this day I have so many unanswered questions. He makes his presence known very clearly and while he sends us many blessings I just wish heaven would have a phone.

Posted by Pat Varela on December 11, 2011 at 12:57am

My Best Friend at Work killed himself last Saturday. I wrote this song as a tribute and Eulogy

 

His Name Was Trent, He was a Veteran of Afghanistan, a father, a husband, a brother, a worker among men and a great friend.

 

For Trent:

 

  

I never used to miss the chance, to stop off by his house…

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Posted by Caleb on October 26, 2011 at 7:59am

Out of the Darkness, October 22nd, 2011

Dear Friends and Family,



My family has been forever changed by a tragic event. On December 23,

2009, my son's father, Brian Dean, took his life. He left behind many

family members and friends who loved and supported him. I didn't have the answers when

this happened and I still don't have all the answers now...but my hope

is that through education and awareness, together, we can make a

difference in the lives of those who are suffering.



This year, I will… Continue

Posted by Vrun on October 20, 2011 at 10:19pm

I'm a survivor since December 23rd, 2009...the day that time stood still.

I've looked at many sites but have never posted or joined until today. I have this "feeling" that keeps rising from within to DO something, so I'm here now to help break the taboo regarding suicide. I'm here to help with the healing process by sharing stories and I'm here because I care about others who are going through the same thing.

 

As survivors we share a special bond and I cry when I read other peoples stories, I feel the pain and I know it runs deep with many emotions.…

Continue

Posted by Vrun on September 29, 2011 at 1:39pm

"Driving By Braille"

Hey everyone, Angelique here. Wanted to let you know about an upcoming film festival that benefits the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). "Driving By Braille" deals with one girl's family history with mental illness and the stigmas behind it. In its emotional entirety, the film has a message of hope. All proceeds, whether ticket purchase or other donations supporting the cause, go…

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