Anonymous #2 — Is It Possible to Make Peace With a Loss You Saw Coming but Couldn't Stop?

Content Note: This episode includes discussion of suicide and mental health struggles. If you or someone you know is struggling, you can call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988. Free, confidential support is available 24/7.----------In this episode, we talk about grief that lingers, the stigma around mental illness, and why comparing depression to weakness misses the point. The caller shares what it was like to lose someone she loved to suicide, how that experience shaped her beliefs about death, and how, through dreams, he never fully left.We also talk about growing up in a religiously divided household, her belief in energy that never ends, and why she still feels surrounded by the people she’s lost. Don't worry there’s humor in this one too. Including a dog-run nightclub with David Bowie and Freddie Mercury. And a quiet but fierce commitment to speaking honestly about the things we’re taught to avoid.Mentioned in this episode:Favorite Book: Chasing the Scream by Johann HariMovies Mentioned: What Dreams May Come & The Ripple EffectLosing a friend to suicide at 22Growing up with both Jehovah’s Witness and Catholic influenceEnergy, memory, and what it means when the dead appear in dreamsA dog with attitude and a nightclub in the afterlifeWhy mental illness isn’t weaknessHolding space for the grief we don’t know how to talk aboutAmori - Your Mortality CompanionVisit amori.life and use code WHENWEDIE50 to get 50% off your download.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.About When We Die Talks: When We Die Talks is a podcast built around anonymous conversations about death, loss, and how contemplating mortality shapes the way we live. If you’re new here, start with the Episode Guide. It’s designed to help you find conversations that match where you’re at—curiosity, grief, hesitation, or openness.Stay Connected🌐 Website: whenwedietalks.com📰 Substack: When We Die Talks📸 Instagram: @whenwedietalks▶️ YouTube: When We Die Talks✉️ Email: [email protected] to share your thoughts? Leave a voicemail at 971-328-0864 and share what you believe happens when we die. Messages may be featured in a future episode. If you’d like to have a full conversation, you can apply to be an anonymous caller at whenwedietalks.com.