Ep 9 | Surviving Suicide Loss–Britt’s Story

Suicide loss brings a grief that is rarely spoken about openly. It changes families, relationships, and the way we interact with the world. This June marked ten years since host Britt Teasdale's eldest sister, Kat, died by suicide. In this episode, Britt shares a personal reflection on that loss, and sits down with co-host Beth Hope, LCSW, to talk about grief, memory, and what it means to hold space for someone's whole life, not just the way it ended. In this episode, they discuss:What it's like to carry grief from suicide loss, and how that grief can shift over timeWhat helped and what didn't help Britt cope after her sister's deathHow families can talk with children about suicide lossWays to honor and remember someone whose life was so much more than how they diedThis episode includes conversations about suicide, suicidal thoughts, and suicide loss. Please take care of yourself as you listen, and feel free to pause or step away if you need to. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7.