11/23/2025
Today is International Survivors of Su***de Loss Day. This loss is a grief that sinks deep. If you are feeling this grief, please know you’re not alone.
Isolating, lonely, confusing, and frustrating are just a few words we hear frequently from su***de loss survivors as they navigate life after their loved one’s passing. But we also hear stories of community, connection, and legacies carried forward with hope—because no matter how alone you feel, there really are people who understand where you’re at and what you’re going through.
You can always find stories from other survivors on our blog at twloha.com/blog/topics/su***de-loss, including these:
“It’s been seventeen years, and my brother would have turned fifty this year, but the numbers don’t seem to matter much because grief doesn’t abide by the passage of time.” – Measuring Grief by Wendelyn Reed
“We cannot live as survivors without non-judgmental support. Accepting assistance was life-saving—it affirmed that we are all connected and we need not struggle, grieve, or heal alone.” – Su***de Loss: The First Year After by Jane Reiter
“I’ve spent a lot of time trying to reconcile with the label of being a su***de loss survivor. Although it is an accurate representation of who I am now and what I’ve experienced, there is so much more to the story than what the label conveys.” – More Than a Label by Sophie Elliott
Please don’t carry this all by yourself. We know how heavy it can be. Reach out for help.
Resources for Su***de Loss Survivors:
TWLOHA’s Peer Support Program - twloha.com/peersupport
FIND HELP Tool - twloha.com/find-help
Crisis Text Line - Text TWLOHA to 741741
AFSP - afsp.org/loss
