EPISODE · Jun 4, 2026 · 9 MIN
Grief After a Revenge Suicide: Surviving a Difficult Loss with Shavaun Scott | 192
from How To Deal With Grief and Trauma · host Nathalie Himmelrich
Send us Fan MailContent note: This episode discusses suicide, intimate partner abuse, and traumatic loss.In this mini-series episode, I revisit number eight in the top ten most listened-to episodes: my conversation with Shavaun Scott, a psychotherapist and author who shares the story of her husband’s revenge suicide — an act carried out on the very day she asked for a divorce, after 17 years in an abusive relationship.Shavaun brings nearly 35 years of clinical experience and 20 years of personal reflection to a conversation about complicated grief, the moral injuries of suicide, the psychological toll of intimate partner abuse, and what healing actually looks like over time. Her memoir, Nightbird, explores this journey in full.This is one of the most powerful and honest conversations in the podcast’s history.Listen to the original episode: Episode 160 — Shavaun Scott | Revisiting Loss and Trauma 20 Years After a Revenge Suicide, and you can find all of Shavaun's information, including the links to her book and her website, on the same link.If this podcast is helping you, please consider leaving a 5-star review — it helps more people find this content when they need it most.Chapters:00:00 Welcome00:49 Today's episode01:27 Welcome to the Mini Series02:50 Top 10 - Number 803:29 About Shavaun Scott04:25 Husband's revenge suicide 06:43 What resonated with me07:27 Why it resonated with listenersSupport the show💡 If today’s episode touched you, please share it with someone who might need it. 🤝 Become a supporter of the show! Starting at $3/month & leave a review.Stay Connected🌐 Visit nathaliehimmelrich.com💌 Subscribe to the newsletter for resources and updates🎧 Never miss an episode—follow the podcast!💛 Socials Instagram FacebookFind Support Resources 💜 For Grievers – Resourceshttps://nathaliehimmelrich.com/grief-trauma-support/💜 For Supporters – Supporting someone https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/supporters-resources/💜 Books – Explore books on grief and healing https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/books/💜 Support – Offers - free and paid https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/free-resources-hub/
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Send us Fan Mail Content note: This episode discusses suicide, intimate partner abuse, and traumatic loss. In this mini-series episode, I revisit number eight in the top ten most listened-to episodes: my conversation with Shavaun Scott, a psychotherapist and author who shares the story of her husband’s revenge suicide — an act carried out on the very day she asked for a divorce, after 17 years in an abusive relationship. Shavaun brings nearly 35 years of clinical experience and 20 years of pe...
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