Grieving a loss from suicide is traumatic and typically unexpected. The act of one's suicide tends to leave those of us left behind in a state of shock, wondering why our loved one committed suicide. Often, us mourners of a suicide death are grieving in isolation, confused by our unexpected loss, and, moreover, confused about how to heal and move beyond our tragic loss.

Living Beyond the Why is more than just a book about loss and grief; it's a book about living a life beyond the sting of your loved one's suicide and living a life that goes beyond the question of why.

As you read through this book, you will travel through key moments of my personal grief journey. You will also acquire relevant grief-based information for you to utilize as you navigate your own personal grief journey. Once you have traversed the pages of this book, you will be able to:

1. identify your personal grief patterns,

2. recognize relevant and beneficial coping strategies used to promote emotional healing, and

3. explore and consider the various resources available to you as you navigate your personal grief journey.