A Mother’s Journey Through Grief: Insights on Mental Health After Loss

Send us Fan MailJoin Sally Raymond as she unveils the complexities of grief and mental health. Sally Raymond, a psychotherapist and mother, shares how her brilliant son John's suicide catapulted her into a lifelong mission to understand what she missed and help other parents recognize warning signs. Through her heartbreak and professional training, she discovered how early childhood experiences and developmental stages can create vulnerabilities that might contribute to suicidal thoughts later in life.• John's broken collarbone at birth created trust issues that affected his entire life• Early childhood developmental stages create foundations for later resilience or vulnerability• Academic success can sometimes mask internal struggles• Signs of suicidal thoughts include isolation, sleep changes, and sudden mood improvements• Asking directly about suicidal thoughts doesn't put the idea in someone's mind• Sally developed school programs teaching communication and leadership skills• Every person is the center of a galaxy of relationships that changes when they're gone• Processing grief requires finding purpose and meaning in the lossIf you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please reach out. Call or text 988 to connect with a trained crisis counselor 24-7, or look for your local helpline.Check out Sally's Book here: The Son I Knew Too Late: A Guide To Help You Survive And ThriveCheck out her website at: https://sallyaraymond.com/*Please know that some links I share will give me a small amount of money to thank me for sending you their way.  This is at no extra cost to you and helps me buy a cup of coffee if I'm lucky. :-)Support the showJoin a community of great women talking about living with mental health and/or neurodivergent struggles and supporting each other through life.  Currently free for a limited time here. Get a free WHO AM I Journal to learn more about yourself: https://advancingwithamy.comSign up for Amy's newsletter: https://advancingwithamy.kit.com/newsletterSupport the show here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2434582/supporters/newWE NEED YOU! Want to be a guest on Mental Health Warrior & Neurodivergent Advocate? Send Amy Taylor a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/advancingwithamy