Whether you are struggling with fresh grief at a loved one’s death by suicide or your loss happened years ago, you should know that you are not alone. 5 million Americans are affected—directly or indirectly—by this tragedy each year. And it sends us on a lifelong search for answers, both to the practical questions and the deepest question of all: Why? In this definitive guide book, Michael F. Myers, MD, a leading psychiatrist, and Carla Fine, author of the acclaimed No Time to Say Goodbye: Surviving the Suicide of a Loved One, combine their perspectives as a physician and a survivor to offer compassionate and practical advice to anyone affected by suicide.
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"Each year suicide claims tens of thousands of lives, but its victims extend far beyond the annual statistical sum. It is the living, those loved ones left behind to answer the unanswerable and move on with life, who surely are the victims as well. To them, Touched by Suicide will prove a resource of very great worth."
—Gordon H. Smith, United States Senator
"A rich resource of guidance and support written by survivors with candor and compassion intended for those who have been touched by suicide. This book will be invaluable for those who must face the tragedy of suicide in their lives and those who are in a position to support the healing journey of survivors."
—Jerry Reed, Executive Director, Suicide Prevention Action Network (SPAN USA)
"This is a remarkable step-by-step manual for living through the profound chaos that suicide leaves in its wake. This compelling, comprehensive, and inspirational book is written not just for survivors, but for all of us who strive to understand and prevent suicide. .. This is a worthy contribution to the literature of suicide and survival."
—Morton M. Silverman, M.D., Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry, The University of Chicago; Editor-in-Chief, Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior
"Touched by Suicide is a floodlit pathway for those tragically thrust into the dark forest of having to survive a loved one’s suicide. It is loaded with straight talk and practical insights, compassion and understanding. Myers and Fine deftly meld their personal and professional experiences, aided by compelling first-person accounts, to translate unfathomable pain into hope. This is the most important reference survivors should read."
—Alan L. Berman, Ph.D., ABPP, Executive director, American Association of Suicidology
"Each year suicide claims tens of thousands of lives, but its victims extend far beyond the annual statistical sum. It is the living, those loved ones left behind to answer the unanswerable and move on with life, who surely are the victims as well. To them, Touched by Suicide will prove a resource of very great worth."
—Gordon H. Smith, United States Senator
"A rich resource of guidance and support written by survivors with candor and compassion intended for those who have been touched by suicide. This book will be invaluable for those who must face the tragedy of suicide in their lives and those who are in a position to support the healing journey of survivors."
—Jerry Reed, Executive Director, Suicide Prevention Action Network (SPAN USA)
"This is a remarkable step-by-step manual for living through the profound chaos that suicide leaves in its wake. This compelling, comprehensive, and inspirational book is written not just for survivors, but for all of us who strive to understand and prevent suicide. .. This is a worthy contribution to the literature of suicide and survival."
—Morton M. Silverman, M.D., Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry, The University of Chicago; Editor-in-Chief, Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior
"Touched by Suicide is a floodlit pathway for those tragically thrust into the dark forest of having to survive a loved one’s suicide. It is loaded with straight talk and practical insights, compassion and understanding. Myers and Fine deftly meld their personal and professional experiences, aided by compelling first-person accounts, to translate unfathomable pain into hope. This is the most important reference survivors should read."
—Alan L. Berman, Ph.D., ABPP, Executive director, American Association of Suicidology
About the Author
A former member of the Board of Trustees of the American Psychiatric Association, Dr. Michael F. Myers is one of the world’s leading clinicians in the field of suicide. He is currently a clinical professor of psychiatry at the University of British Columbia. Carla Fine’s numerous books include the acclaimed No Time to Say Goodbye, a memoir written in the aftermath of her husband’s suicide. She has appeared on national television shows.
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I recently lost my Mom to suicide. Before this experience, I had little to no knowledge of suicide. This book has helped me tremendously with the many questions, emotions, feelings, thoughts, and basic understanding of such a horrific experience. Losing my Mom is hard enough, but this book has opened my eyes to understanding the many other emotions that have come my way. Carla provides first hand insight, and Dr. Myers gives medical insight. Both provide guidence and open the door to healing. Thank you for this book.
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How do you explain the inexplicable? Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
suicidal mind, multiple suicides, understanding suicide Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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