The Legacy of a Mother’s Suicide with Nancy Rappaport

Child psychiatrist Dr. Nancy Rappaport discusses her mother’s suicide, which happened when Nancy was four. Nancy undertakes a detective-like 18 year journey to discover who her mother was, and to understand what she was going through. Nancy describes the terrible consequences when a distorted belief that ones life is expendable, is combined with impulsivity. She also shares hope that suicide can be talked about, that it does not need to be kept hidden and that comfort and healing are possible. The post The Legacy of a Mother’s Suicide with Nancy Rappaport appeared first on Safe Space Radio.