Survivors of Suicide
You are not alone
Together we share
Compassionate support and resources for survivors of a loved ones suicide loss and grieving families.
Welcome
A place for comfort
Survivors of Suicide was created by Jeri Livingstone on April 4, 1988 and exists to offer a safe place for understanding, hope, and a gentle place to begin the journey when grief feels overwhelming.
Here you can find local and national resources, reflections on grief, and stories from others who understand the lasting impact of suicide loss.
SOS
We are a non-sectarian support group of suicide survivors who have lost a loved one to suicide and survived.
We have met on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month since 1988. Our meetings are free, open and a safe place to share your experience with people who will listen and share their own story.
Suicide loss is very complicated and each of us grieves differently. As we gather as a group, we listen and share our stories in the hope of helping one another, and ourselves, on a most complicated and difficult journey.
A Place to be Heard
Grief after suicide can feel isolating, but support begins with being able to speak openly and be met with non-judgemental compassion. Our support group offers understanding, and connection for those carrying such a complicated loss. In this space, survivors can share memories, questions, and grief without pressure or judgement. Healing often begins when someone listens with compassion and understands the weight you carry.
You Are Not Alone
After loss, even a single compassionate connection can make the day feel more bearable. This space exists to offer understanding, remembrance, and gentle guidance for survivors learning how to carry grief forward. ~ Jeri Livingstone
Does GOD Forgive & Accept Our Loved One?
“To make the last millisecond of a person’s life so supremely important is to misunderstand both the worth of our lives and the forgiveness of God. Our lives aren’t games of high-stakes poker, where one final hand can wipe you out.
God judges our lives in their totality. If we accept the premise that God’s nature is one of steadfast love and mercy, then we must say with Barth:
‘If there is forgiveness of sins at all,
there is surely forgiveness for suicide.’
A favorite quote from the pamphlet Mourning After Suicide by Lois Bloom (taken from After Suicide by John Hewitt)
Suicide is not chosen; It happens when pain exceeds resources for coping with pain. ~ David L. Conroy
“You may feel rage at the perpetrator, while your heart breaks for the victim. The irony is that they are one and the same.” ~ Author Unknown
“I will remind myself the choice was not mine, and no one person has sole influence on another’s life” Part of healing from the loss of someone you love is to recover the “you” that went away with them. ~ Author Unknown
Resources
Find the help you need
Whether you need immediate support, practical guidance, or words from others who have walked this path, these sections can help you take the next step.
Local Support
Find nearby support options, community connections, and information relevant to survivors in your area.
National Resources
Access trusted organizations, hotlines, and grief support resources available across the country.
Notes from Jeri
Read caring reflections, encouragement, and grief guidance written from lived experience.
Surviving your loss
Explore practical help for the early days of grief and the ongoing journey of remembrance and healing.
Reach out for information about SOS
If you want to find out more information about our support group please send a message and I will get back to you as soon as I can.