Christian Suicide Loss Blog

Speaking Life to Our Firefighter Heroes

Speaking Life to Our Firefighter Heroes

Albert Stoynov | UnsplashWe noticed in this item today that the power of kind words could be a lifeline for...
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Lawmakers Move to Support Law Enforcement Mental Health

Lawmakers Move to Support Law Enforcement Mental Health

Sogand Gh | UnsplashThe Senate Committee has advanced Senator Hawley’s bill to strengthen mental health support for law enforcement and...
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Beyond the Darkness: Finding Light When Academic Pressure Claims Young Lives

Beyond the Darkness: Finding Light When Academic Pressure Claims Young Lives

Matthew de Livera | UnsplashA student from AIIMS Bhopal tragically died by suicide at the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC)...
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When Tragedy Strikes Close to Home

When Tragedy Strikes Close to Home

Sean Boyd | UnsplashWe noticed in this item today that a deeply troubling incident has occurred in Laredo, Texas, where...
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Ohio Launches Suicide Prevention License Plates to Spread Hope and Healing

Ohio Launches Suicide Prevention License Plates to Spread Hope and Healing

Photo by Semyon Borisov on UnsplashGovernor Mike DeWine has unveiled a specialized license plate in Ohio to spread awareness about...
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Beyond the Barriers: Finding Hope When Systems Fail Us

Beyond the Barriers: Finding Hope When Systems Fail Us

Faris Mohammed | UnsplashAfter 19 years and 12 deaths, Maine finally installed suicide barriers on its tallest bridge. This story...
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Protecting the Vulnerable in Scotland’s Assisted Suicide Debate

Protecting the Vulnerable in Scotland’s Assisted Suicide Debate

Milada Vigerova | UnsplashA new poll reveals 6 in 10 Scots are worried the proposed assisted suicide Bill could lead...
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From Grief to Hope: Earl Dotson’s Journey After Loss

From Grief to Hope: Earl Dotson’s Journey After Loss

Jonna | PixabayEarl Dotson, former Green Bay Packers lineman and Super Bowl champion, is channeling the pain of losing his son,...
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When Justice Shines Through Tragedy

When Justice Shines Through Tragedy

Gerd Altmann | PixabayI noticed in this item today that a heartbreaking story of loss has finally seen some measure...
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When Life is Measured in Dollars: Finding God’s Value in a World That Counts Costs

When Life is Measured in Dollars: Finding God’s Value in a World That Counts Costs

Ambrose Prince | UnsplashA U.K. government impact assessment has sparked outrage by suggesting assisted suicide could save the National Health...
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How many followers is enough?

How many followers is enough?

Carolina | UnsplashAs I perused the web, this item caught my attention today. The digital world claimed another precious life...
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Finding Light in Darkness: When Addiction, Justice, and Grace Intersect

Finding Light in Darkness: When Addiction, Justice, and Grace Intersect

Daniel R | Pixabay A tragic case in Colorado has raised difficult questions about justice, accountability, and the devastating impact...
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When Words Wound: Finding God’s Grace in the Face of Mockery

When Words Wound: Finding God’s Grace in the Face of Mockery

I was disappointed to read in this item today that Boston Red Sox star Jarren Duran faced a deeply disturbing...
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New Beginnings: Spring’s Light and Facing Youth Suicide with Faith and Hope

New Beginnings: Spring’s Light and Facing Youth Suicide with Faith and Hope

Springtime, a season often associated with hope and renewal, is paradoxically linked to a troubling rise in youth suicide. I...
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When students are lost

When students are lost

I noticed in this item today that Purdue police and the county coroner are investigating a possible suicide in one...
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Light in the Shadows: Reflections on Katie Meyer’s Story and the Hope We Hold

Light in the Shadows: Reflections on Katie Meyer’s Story and the Hope We Hold

ESPN’s new documentary “Save: The Katie Meyer Story” offers an intimate look at the life and tragic death of former...
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Responding to Estonia’s Right to Suicide’s Ruling with Christian Hope

Responding to Estonia’s Right to Suicide’s Ruling with Christian Hope

I noticed in this item today that Estonia’s Supreme Court has declared individuals have a right to end their own...
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Hope Beyond the Badge: Confronting the Silent Crisis of Police Suicide

Hope Beyond the Badge: Confronting the Silent Crisis of Police Suicide

More police officers in the United States are dying by suicide than in the line of duty. Recent reports highlight...
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Finding Hope in the Shadows: How Faith Meets Science in Understanding Suicide Risk

Finding Hope in the Shadows: How Faith Meets Science in Understanding Suicide Risk

Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in understanding suicide risk factors across America. Scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine and Columbia...
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Racing Toward Hope: Daniel Dye’s Mission Beyond the Finish Line

Racing Toward Hope: Daniel Dye’s Mission Beyond the Finish Line

I am so happy to see NASCAR driver Daniel Dye’s efforts off the track to prevent suicide are making a...
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