Forum.forSuicideSurvivors.com A Healing Place Hosted by the Alliance of Hope for Suicide Survivors ... for those grieving loss by suicide    FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  The time now is Mon Feb 08, 2010 7:27 pm Forum.forSuicideSurvivors.com Forum Index View unanswered posts  Forum   Topics   Posts   Last Post  Welcome to the Alliance of Hope Forum for Suicide Survivors   Forum Registration Information     1 1 Thu Jan 01, 2009 1:52 pm forum Forum Guidelines - Uploading Photos - Private Forums     4 4 Thu Jan 01, 2009 1:36 pm forum Forum Bookstore Click here to check out the Alliance of Hope Forum Store with items recommended by survivors ... for survivors.     1 1 Tue Feb 10, 2009 9:49 pm forum Suggestions for New Survivors     1 1 Sun Jul 20, 2008 12:20 pm forum Crisis Intervention We are not equipped to provide adequate support in a crisis. Click here to access information that can help if you are feeling suicidal.     1 1 Mon Oct 26, 2009 4:02 pm forum The Alliance of Hope   A message from Ronnie Walker, Executive Director, to all members and friends of the forum Moderator RonnieWalker 1 16 Tue Feb 02, 2010 8:57 pm OscarLonnie New to the Community? Please Introduce Yourself Here   Introduce Yourself Just joined? Make your introductory post here and subsequent posts on other topics, in the most appropriate forums below. Moderators RonnieWalker, Joanne, Cyndi S. 498 4773 Mon Feb 08, 2010 7:23 pm NWB Notes from Veteran Survivors to the Newly Bereaved If you are further along in your healing journey, (5 years or more) and wish to provide encouragement for the newly bereaved, do that here. Moderators Joanne, Cyndi S. 31 170 Thu Feb 04, 2010 11:10 am TamFess Share About Your Loved One Our loved ones brought much into this world. This is a place to share about who they were: their talents and passions, their hopes and dreams, their challenges, accomplishments and contributions. Moderator Cyndi S. 58 318 Sun Feb 07, 2010 11:12 am Dona The Newly Bereaved Forum is Closed to New Posts Sorry for any inconvenience. We must rearrange forums to accomodate increased posting. Please find an appropriate place for your posts in the sections below. Moderator Joanne 83 628 Thu Jan 01, 2009 12:17 pm Tony's Mother After Introducing Yourself, Please Use The Forums Below for Other Discussions   Yearly Anniversaries & Birthdays: We Remember Them If the person you remember was born or died during the present month, we invite you to honor them. What gifts and blessings did they bring into this world? Moderators Cyndi S., We Remember Them 13 114 Mon Feb 08, 2010 4:56 pm Gina Other Holidays, Anniversaries & Special Occasions This is a place to share thoughts, feelings, concerns, accomplishments, and tips for getting through those special days. Moderator Cyndi S. 87 511 Sun Feb 07, 2010 8:08 am Joanne The Survivor Experience Those who have lost loved ones to suicide know that there no experience quite like it. This is a place to share any aspect of your experience with others who understand. Moderators Joanne, Cyndi S. 296 2471 Mon Feb 08, 2010 12:57 pm RonnieWalker Secondary Wounds Sometimes, survivors experience additional pain when others do not understand, let them down, or blame them. These additional "wounds" are very painful because they are already raw with grief. Has this happened to you? Would you like to share about it? Moderators RonnieWalker, Joanne, Cyndi S. 102 1071 Mon Feb 08, 2010 1:47 pm RonnieWalker Guilt, Blame and Forgiveness Guilt and Blame are quick to surface in the swirl of emotions following a suicide. As healing takes place, many survivors find that Forgiveness does not change the past, but it changes some of the pain of the past and unlocks a door to the future. What have you noticed about guilt, blame or forgiveness? Moderators RonnieWalker, Cyndi S., Tony's Mother 51 380 Sun Feb 07, 2010 8:30 pm ryanshope Accomplishments Healing after suicide requires courage as well as hard work. We take ground inch by inch. This is a place to acknowledge accomplishments and achievements (large and small). Did you take a shower? Leave the house? Organize, complete or communicate something? What has been happening? Moderators Cyndi S., Tony's Mother 77 571 Tue Dec 15, 2009 12:19 pm Lilly Dreams Survivors often report dreams about the deceased. Some dreams feel comforting and help us process what has happened; some are troubling. What has been happening for you? Moderator Cyndi S. 60 302 Sun Feb 07, 2010 7:30 am Joanne "Life After Life" Many people have a sense that their loved one is not "gone" but has "crossed over" to some other dimension. Have you had experiences in which you have felt the presence of your loved one? Moderators Joanne, Cyndi S. 81 533 Sun Feb 07, 2010 7:13 am Joanne Happy Times: Past and Present It's OK to smile. Share good times and peaceful moments you have now, as well as the happy times and funny things that loved ones said and did. Moderator Cyndi S. 38 182 Thu Dec 24, 2009 4:40 pm motherboots Kindness to Others "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle." ~Plato --- This forum was created on Jan 19, 2009 in response to Barack Obama's call to service. Each of us has the power to make the world a better place with simple acts of kindness. This is a place to discuss your commitment to making a difference. Moderator Cyndi S. 20 100 Mon Dec 28, 2009 11:53 pm RonnieWalker Kindness from Others In the midst of tradegy, there are friends and unexpected events that help us along the way. Has someone or something helped you? Moderators Joanne, Cyndi S. 29 183 Sun Feb 07, 2010 7:05 am Joanne Pets Have you been comforted by pets ... or felt that they shared your grief? You can share about that here. Moderators RonnieWalker, Cyndi S. 30 177 Mon Feb 08, 2010 1:59 pm Scout Rubin Medications This is a place to discuss / debate the benefits, side-effects, recent news ... anything having to do with medications.     15 120 Mon Nov 02, 2009 11:28 pm Hestia Community   Join Us on Facebook We can be found under: "Alliance of Hope for Suicide Survivors."     0 0 No Posts In the News This is a place to post news and information of interest to the community. Moderator RonnieWalker 32 121 Wed Dec 23, 2009 5:21 pm RonnieWalker Inspiration As survivors, we have diverse beliefs, backgrounds, cultures, and faith traditions. We are linked not only by the bond of tragic loss to suicide, but by our basic humanity as well. If there is something that has inspired you, empowered you or brought a smile to your face, you are welcome to share it here. Moderators RonnieWalker, Cyndi S. 85 515 Wed Feb 03, 2010 8:24 am karyn Twenty Questions posed by the American Association of Suicidology In fall, 2008, the AAS posed twenty questions and invited members to answer. Responders were asked “To use scientific evidence, or at the least, a strong, logical argument based on the premise ‘it is more likely than not…’” Do you have an opinion? 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