Voices of the Journey: Curated Resources

No one walks the path of suicide loss in the same way, or at the same pace. The books, podcasts, and films gathered here have been suggested by members of our community—individuals who, like you, are navigating the complexities of grief and reclamation. These resources aren't meant to be a "to-do" list; rather, they are a collection of voices that have offered comfort, insight, or a moment of peace to others in our circle. We invite you to explore them at your own speed, choosing only what resonates with where you are today.

Books , Films, Podcasts and Workbooks on Suicide Loss and General Loss

Things in Nature Merely Grow
Yiyun Li /2025/ A work of radical acceptance following the loss of the author's son, James. View Book

Grieving a Suicide
Albert Hsu / 2017
A sensitive guide grappling with the tough emotional and theological questions of suicide loss. View Book

History of a Suicide
Jill Bialosky / 2011
A memoir and "psychological autopsy" seeking to understand a sister’s death. View Book

How Not to Kill Yourself
Clancy Martin / 2023
A deeply honest exploration of the mindset of self-destruction and the choice to stay. View Book

Finding Peace Without All The Pieces: After a Loved One's Suicide
LaRita Archibald / 2012
A compassionate guide for navigating the specific trauma of suicide loss.View Resource

Healing After the Suicide
Ann Smolin / 1993
A roadmap to recovery and healing in the aftermath of a loved one's suicide. View Book

Brain Pain
Larry Shapiro / 2020
Insights designed to help children understand the suicide of a loved one. View BookModern Loss
Rebecca Soffer / 2018
A frank, witty collection of essays exploring grief in the modern age. View Resource

Healing After Loss
Martha Hickman / 1994
A classic daily meditation guide offering solace to those grieving. View Book

The Mourner’s Book of Hope
Alan Wolfelt / 2010
30 days of daily meditations to navigate the wilderness of grief. View Resource

In the Midst of Winter
Mary Jane Moffat / 1992
Poetry, fiction, and diaries from world-renowned writers on the nature of grief. View Book

How to Go on Living
Therese Rando / 1991
An inspiring, practical guide to help you through the mourning process. View Book

Grieving Room
Leanne Friesen / 2024
Encourages embracing the full experience of grief rather than rushing toward closure. View Book

As Long As You Need
J.S. Park / 2024
A hospital chaplain challenges traditional, "rushed" views of the grieving process. View Resource

Beyond Tears
Ellen Mitchell / 2005
A firsthand guide written by nine bereaved mothers sharing collective wisdom. View Book

Healing a Parent’s Heart
Alan Wolfelt / 2002
Offers 100 practical, actionable tips for navigating the loss of a child.View Resource

Bearing the Unbearable
Joanne Cacciatore / 2017
Validates grief as a natural and sacred experience rather than a pathology. View Book

When Suicide Comes Home
Paul Cox / 2002
A father’s diary and raw commentary following his child’s suicide. View Resource

The Forgotten Mourners
Magdaline Desousa / 2011
A dedicated resource focused on the unique grief and recovery process for sibling survivors of suicide. View Book