Books
These books were written for the moments when grief is heavy and you need steady support you can return to. If suicide loss has changed your world, you are not alone.
After the Shock: Surviving the First 90 Days After a Suicide Loss
The first weeks after a suicide loss can feel unreal. This book is a practical, compassionate companion for the earliest days. It offers steady guidance, validation for what you are feeling, and small steps to help you get through the next hour, day, and week.
After the Wreckage: Building a Meaningful Life from the Pieces Left Behind by Suicide Loss
This book is for the long haul. It is for the survivors who have made it through the shock and are now asking deeper questions about identity, meaning, and how to live in a world that has changed. It is honest, supportive, and rooted in what survivors truly face over time.
Not sure where to begin?
If your loss is recent and everything feels unreal, start with After the Shock.
If you are further along and grief feels layered and complicated, start with After the Wreckage.
If you are not sure, start wherever you feel drawn. There is no wrong entry point.
Want support alongside your reading?
If you would like to talk with someone who understands suicide grief, you are welcome to schedule a consult. We can talk about what you are carrying and what kind of support would help.