Find Hope Here: Poems About Losing a Child to Suicide

Find Hope Here: Poems About Losing a Child to Suicide

ABOUT THIS POST: Find Hope Here: Poems About Losing a Child to Suicide is a collection of poems I’ve written about losing a child to suicide. I lost my 20-year-old son, my only child, to suicide June 25, 2012. Suicide changes everything.

Reflecting on Grief After Suicide Loss

The poems reflect on grief after suicide loss, including: the deep sorrow of loss; questioning why suicide?; feeling guilt and self-blame; losing your identity; seeking and searching; longing and missing; reflections on what if? and the would’ve, could’ve, should’ve– if only –thinking that complicates suicide grief.

Moving Through the Heaviness of Grief to Find Hope

Hope comes from moving through the heaviness of grief. Grief takes as long as it takes, and when you’ve lost a child to suicide, the grief can feel impossible to get through, especially those first few days, weeks, months, and first year. Support, help, books, resources, and self-care tips can be found throughout My Forever Son.

Healing the Deep Wound of Losing My Son to Suicide

I write to heal the deep wound of losing my only child to suicide. Songs for Child Loss includes music (songs and lyrics) I’ve written and hastily recorded in the midst of grief.

Bury My Heart: Poems About Losing a Child to Suicide

Bury My Heart: Poems About Losing a Child to Suicide is a complete book of poems about grieving the loss of a child to suicide. You can also find more poems throughout this blog.

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Download 3 Free Poems About Child Loss

Download 3 Free Poems About Losing a Child to Suicide

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A Lullaby for My Son: As I Tuck You In

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Bury My Heart: Poems About Losing a Child to Suicide

Bury My Heart: Poems About Losing a Child to Suicide

Bury My Heart includes five sections, each with a collection of poems based around the section’s title: A Deep Sorrow; Earth, Sky, Moon, Stars; Why?; In Losing You, I Lost Me Too; and That My Love Be With You Always

Earth, Sky, Moon, Stars: This section of the book “Bury My Heart: Poems About Losing a Child to Suicide” explores the vastness of the universe and the natural elements that surround us. Through beautifully crafted poems, it reflects on the interconnections of life and the profound sense of loss experienced when a child is lost to suicide.

Why?: The author delves into the complex emotions and thoughts that arise after the tragic loss of a child to suicide. Through poignant poems, they grapple with the haunting question of “why?” – seeking understanding, grappling with guilt, and searching for meaning amidst the devastating experience of losing a loved one to such a tragic act.

In Losing You, I Lost Me Too: Delves deep into the immense personal impact of losing a child to suicide. Through raw and introspective verses, the author explores the profound grief and the psychological journey of losing oneself in the aftermath of such a tragedy. It delves into the feelings of emptiness, self-blame, and the struggle to find a sense of identity after such a profound loss.

That My Love Be With You Always: The final section of “Bury My Heart: Poems About Losing a Child to Suicide” is a heartfelt tribute to the enduring love and connections that transcend death. It embraces the idea of eternal love and seeks solace in the belief that the love for the lost child will always remain. Through tender and poignant verses, the author celebrates the enduring bond and the hope that their love will continue to guide and protect the departed child.

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