Surviving: Finding Hope After Suicide Loss — Lisa's New Book Drops Everywhere

*WARNING: This podcast mentions suicide, sexual abuse & trauma and may be triggering.   Episode Summary In this episode of The Survivors, we celebrate Lisa’s long-awaited book launch, Surviving: Finding Hope After Suicide Loss (Familius Books). Lisa reveals learning decades later that her father died by suicide, and describes how writing the memoir—now featuring her mother's voice and a built-in resource directory and toolkit—became a healing journey. Lisa & Natasha discuss grief, stigma, therapy, crisis counseling, and practical supports like 988 and The HelpHUB™, and invite listeners to the launch event on Saturday, May 2 at Shubie's Marketplace, 16 Atlantic Avenue, Marblehead, MA, while encouraging anyone struggling to seek help and community.   Episode Sponsored by The HelpHUB™  Struggling with your mental health? Feeling lost, overwhelmed, or just alone? Well, you're not. Welcome to The HelpHUB™—your online destination for mental health resources, treatment options, content, and tools to help meet you exactly where you are in the moment. Visit TheHelpHUB.co to get started.   Takeaways Sharing personal stories can help break the taboo around suicide and mental health. Understanding that mental illness is an illness like any other fosters compassion and reduces stigma. Creating a support network and resources is crucial for survivors of suicide loss. Healing is a process that involves revisiting pain, seeking support, and finding hope. Open communication within families can strengthen bonds and aid in collective healing. Lisa's upcoming book launch event in Marblehead, MA on May 2.   Chapters 00:00 Book Launch Celebration   01:36 The Journey of Writing a Memoir   03:11 Revisiting Grief and Loss   06:11 Changing Perspectives on Suicide   08:21 Incorporating Family Voices   12:52 The Urgency of Mental Health Awareness   18:18 Healing Through Shared Stories   22:22 Creating Safe Spaces for Conversations   29:25 The Impact of Sharing Experiences   32:02 A Message of Hope and Resources   Mental Health Resources If you or someone you know is struggling, please call 988 for help. The Survivors Podcast Website – https://thesurvivors.net/ The HelpHUB™ – Mental health resources, tools, and support networks – https://www.thehelphub.co/ National Domestic Violence Hotline – Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7223) Surviving: Finding Hope After Suicide Loss (Familius Books)  Follow & Connect With Us 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_survivors_podcast 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-survivors-podcast 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSurvivorsPodcastChannel 🎵📱TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesurvivorspodcast   See you next week! In the meantime, keep surviving.