Season 2, Episode 8: There is hope even in loss (Suzanne)

Written By Susie Gurley

Note to our listeners: This episode includes discussion of the loss of a child to suicide.

This may be the most difficult episode of The Just A Mom podcast to date. My incredibly brave and strong friend Suzanne talks about losing her son, Nic, to suicide in 2017.  She started noticing signs of anxiety and depression before people were really talking openly about mental health. Suzanne shares deeply intimate details about losing her son and her grieving process, and how losing a child to suicide can happen to anyone.

Suzanne encourages parents and says there is hope even when you lose a child.

Susie Gurley

Susie Gurley is the founder and host of Just a Mom podcast. Susie's journey to becoming a mental health advocate began after her youngest son's battle with depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation. She and her husband, Dan have an amazing family, including three children, a daughter-in-law and a son-in-law.

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