When a Parent Loses a Child to Suicide: A Journey Through Grief With Tracy Oeser

In this powerful episode, Chris Mamone sits down with grief advocate, author, and founder of Journey Thru Grief, Tracy Oeser, who lost her daughter Chelsie to suicide in 2006. Tracy shares the raw truth of what suicide loss actually looks like—far beyond the stigmas, silence, and misconceptions that surround it. Together, Chris and Tracy explore: – The hidden signs of suicide and why prevention isn’t always straightforward – What survivors really need from friends, therapists, and society – The urgent training gaps in the mental health system – How to hold space for yourself when grief comes in waves – Tracy’s groundbreaking Four Phases of Suicide Loss that go beyond the outdated five stages of grief If you’ve experienced suicide loss, support someone who has, or want to better understand this complex form of grief, this episode offers compassion, clarity, and a path toward meaningful healing and post-traumatic growth.