In this episode, we hear from Dana. You will hear her story of her extremely close relationship with her brother, Sean, losing him to suicide, the impact of the loss on her and the family dynamics, as well as how she is dedicated to making meaning from her loss.

Content Warning: Information presented in this episode may be triggering to some people. It contains talk of suicide, guns, and police/SWAT teams. Resources are located in the show notes.

If you are in the US and need support for yourself or someone else with suicidal thoughts or other topics discussed in this episode, please call SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or Text your 5-digit ZIP Code to 435748 (HELP4U) or call a warmline. For more immediate crisis call 911, 988, or go to the nearest emergency room.

In the USA an updated directory of warmlines by state can be found at https://warmline.org/warmdir.html

A warmline directory for trained peer supports in over 20 countries can be found at https://www.supportiv.com/tools/international-resources-crisis-and-warmlines (some of these may be hotlines)

Dana’s instagram for her helping others in healing from grief :@divine_cosmic_intuitive

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