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Healing Happens Together: The Power of Building a Community for Suicide Survivors

Healing Happens Together: The Power of Building a Community for Suicide Survivors

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 In this heartfelt episode, hosts Lisa and Gretchen unpack the importance of building community after surviving suicide loss or attempt. They share their personal stories and how finding — and creating — safe spaces for connection helped save their lives and transform their grief into healing.🎥 Watch the Video Podcast on YouTube:A video version of this episode is available here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSurvivorsPodcastChannel🎙️ Episode Sponsored by CalmerryThis episode is proudly brought to you by Calmerry, an online therapy platform providing affordable and accessible professional counseling.🌐 Visit: https://calmerry.com/the-survivors-podcast/🎟️ Use code SURVIVORS20 for 20% off your first month.💙Because your mental well-being matters. 💙📝 Episode Summary In a profoundly raw and moving conversation, Lisa and Gretchen dive into the stigma of suicide and the life-changing strength of finding — or building — community. They discuss their healing journeys, from the silence and shame of mental health struggles to the breakthroughs that come with vulnerability and shared space. Whether it's a support group, a therapy session, or a circle of close friends, this episode reminds us that we don’t have to walk through the most challenging moments alone. 💡 Lessons LearnedCommunity is a lifeline: Having a group — even a small one — makes navigating grief and mental health more bearable.Vulnerability is powerful: Telling your story can unlock someone else’s pain and start their healing.There’s no “right” way to engage: Whether you speak up or listen, being part of a community matters.Help is always within reach: Therapy, crisis lines, and online support can meet you where you are — even from home.⏱️ Chapters 0:00 – Intro & Trigger Warning1:00 – Why Community Matters5:30 – Gretchen’s Story of Survival9:40 – Therapy, Friends, & Finding Support14:00 – Creating Safe Spaces to Share18:00 – Lisa’s Journey: Loss, Silence & the Breakthrough23:00 – Survivor Stories & the Ripple of Openness28:00 – Virtual Groups & the Power of Showing Up35:00 – Actionable Ways to Build or Find Community40:00 – Final Reflections & Encouragement📚 Resources for Mental Health & Support 🔹 The Survivors Podcast Website – https://thesurvivors.net/🔹 The HelpHUB™ – Mental health resources, tools, and support networks – https://www.thehelphub.co/🔹 Schoser Talent and Wellness Solutions – Mental wellness coaching & support – https://schosersolutions.com/🔹 Calmerry – Affordable & accessible online therapy – https://calmerry.com/🔹 Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads – A raw, award-winning mental health podcast – https://goesoninourheads.net/📲 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🎙️ See You Next Week! Stay strong, keep going, and remember: You are enough. 💜#TheSurvivorsPodcast #EndTheStigma #MentalHealthMatters #SuicidePrevention #YouAreNotAlone #BreakTheSilence #GriefSupport #988Lifeline #SurvivorStories #HealingTogether #PodMatch #MentalHealth #SuicideAwareness #Podcast #Community #Hope #Grief #Stigma #MentalIllness #Support #LisaSugarman #GretchenSchoser
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