Personal Tragedies & Loss

From impaired & distracted driving to suicide and unexpected loss, we’re here to support you through your darkest moments by sharing real stories of resilience, and providing guidance and resources to help you find hope and begin healing.

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Gina Schuster, Guest on the Life Beyond Loss Podcast

Traumatic Loss
Changes Everything

It feels like your world stops. The grief can be unbearable, cyclical, the pain isolating and finding the strength to move forward impossible.

You feel alone. Most people don’t understand the depth of your pain.

The grief never ends. It feels like the pain will never get better.

You don’t know where to turn. Finding the right resources can be confusing.

You're left with unanswered questions, deep emotional scars, but you are told to press on...

You Can Find Healing, Strength & Purpose

We know that everyone’s grief is different. That’s why we offer a range of support tailored to different experiences of loss. Whether you’re looking for community, expert advice, or simply reassurance that you’re not alone, we have resources that meet you where you are.

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Awareness

We share real, raw stories that reveal the often unseen pain and challenges faced by those struggling with loss.

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Empathy

We provide a compassionate, healing space where our guests feel truly seen and heard, with the goal of inspiring and helping others.

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Resources

We share valuable resources, offering listeners direct access to the tools and support they need to navigate their own healing journeys.

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Outcomes

We empower people with the guidance, resources, and inspiration they need to heal and rebuild their lives after loss.

The Podcast - Launching November 2024!

Life Beyond Loss: Turning Tragedy into Purpose shares powerful stories of those who have turned personal tragedy—such as suicide, drunk/distracted driving, and sudden loss—into missions of purpose. Through raw interviews, the podcast explores resilience, healing, and the strength to overcome life’s toughest moments, offering hope and inspiration to listeners.

Guests include those navigating loss, first responders, trauma professionals, grief counselors, psychologists, and leaders from NGOs and nonprofits providing vital resources.

Who You'll Hear From

To understand the full picture of trauma, it’s important to seek multiple perspectives.

Survivors

Individuals who lost loved ones to suicide, impaired driving, or sudden events, sharing their journey from grief to purpose

First Responders

Firefighters, EMTs, and police discussing their experiences with tragedy and emotional growth

Medical Professionals

Trauma nurses and doctors providing insights on the intersection of medical care and emotional healing

Mental Health Experts

Psychologists and counselors discussing coping mechanisms for grief and long-term recovery

Advocacy Leaders

Nonprofit leaders advocating for impaired driving prevention, suicide awareness, and mental health support

"The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not ‘get over’ the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it."

— Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
Psychiatrist, Author, Creator of Five Stages of Grief

Resources

If you’re struggling with personal loss, there are resources that can help.

Suicide Prevention

988 Lifeline

Phone: 988 (available 24/7)
Text: Send "HELLO" to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.

Crisis Text Line

Text: Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained counselor (available 24/7).

AFSP

Call or text 988 or text TALK to 741741

Survivor Support Groups

Alliance of Hope

This online support community is specifically for people grieving after the suicide of a loved one. It offers forums, resources, and a 24/7 peer-based platform.

Survivors of Suicide Loss (SOSL)

Offers a range of support services, including peer-facilitated support groups and resources for those grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide.

AFSP

AFSP offers a comprehensive directory of support groups for those who have lost someone to suicide, as well as a variety of resources and programs for healing.

Grief Counseling

The Compassionate Friends

One of the largest grief support organizations, with a focus on helping families after the loss of a child. They offer in-person and online support groups, and an extensive resource library.

Griefshare

GriefShare provides structured grief recovery programs through local churches, with over 15,000 locations offering weekly support groups.

National Alliance for Children's Grief

NACG focuses on supporting children and teens who are grieving the death of a loved one. They offer resources for both families and professionals.

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