Friends for Survival, Inc.

10/30/2025

Pre-register for our In-Person California Meetings at
https://friendsforsurvival.org/meetings

10/28/2025

Pre-register for our November Virtual Meetings at
https://friendsforsurvival.org/meetings

10/27/2025

10/23/2025

One moment you might feel overwhelming sadness, anger, or guilt. The next, you could find yourself in complete numbness, feeling almost nothing at all. Sometimes these shifts happen within hours or even minutes, leaving you wondering if you’re “doing grief wrong.”

You’re not.

This emotional whiplash is one of the most challenging aspects of su***de grief. The intensity can be exhausting, and the numbness can feel frightening. Both are normal responses to an abnormal situation.

Whatever you’re feeling today is valid. Your grief belongs to you, shaped by the love and connection you shared. Trust that your heart knows what it needs, even when the path feels confusing.

Connect with others who understand in our 24/7 forum community.

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10/14/2025

After a su***de, survivors often carry a heavy burden of “what ifs” and “if onlys.” Those closest may be consumed by guilt, constantly replaying moments and wondering what they could have done differently. Even acquaintances find themselves questioning their interactions with the deceased.

Some survivors direct their pain outward, harboring anger toward people they believe contributed to their loved one’s suffering.

When new survivors anguish over missed “warning signs,” those further along in their grief journey often share an important truth: there are limits to what any of us can do to alleviate another person’s deep pain. Sometimes there are no signs, or the signs become clear only in hindsight. Other times you do all you can and still can’t prevent the outcome.

You can love someone completely and still not have the power to save them from themselves. This devastating reality is one of the hardest truths of su***de loss.

Find support and connect with others on our Community Forum at https://forum.allianceofhope.org/(or LINK in BIO).

Access healing resources in the Find Support section of our website, https://allianceofhope.org/find-support (or LINK in BIO)

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10/09/2025

Save the date: to find a local event in your area, click here:
https://afsp.org/international-survivors-of-su***de-loss-day/

Are you in the Sacramento, CA area? Join us:
https://sacramento-california.isosld.afsp.org/

10/07/2025

The aftermath of su***de loss leaves survivors overwhelmed by waves of complex emotions. In the early days, many feel caught in currents of shock, anger, guilt, and profound sadness, unable to find solid ground. Yet there will come a time when the churning waters begin to calm, when feet can once again touch solid ground, and when the debris of grief settles into something manageable.

Healing isn’t linear, but it is possible. When you’re ready, consider joining one of our online support groups where you can share your story and find understanding among others who truly get it.

👉Find support and connect with others on our Community Forum at https://forum.allianceofhope.org/(or LINK in BIO).

❤️‍🩹Access healing resources in the Find Support section of our website, https://allianceofhope.org/find-support (or LINK in BIO)

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10/02/2025

Register today for our October In Person California Meetings.
https://friendsforsurvival.org/meetings

09/30/2025

Register today for our up coming virtual meetings.
https://friendsforsurvival.org/meetings

09/16/2025

This September, as we recognize Su***de Prevention Awareness Month, we want you to know that we see you. Your grief is honored here. Your pain is witnessed.

Find others who are understand and will travel this journey with you at allianceofhope.org

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