Speaking the Unspeakable: The Truth About Suicide and Stigma By Dehyana In previous blogs, I shared how my immediate response to Jordy’s suicide was one of complete disbelief. It was as though I had hit the eject button on reality and disassociated entirely. The world no longer existed. I felt disconnected from my body, floating
What do You do When You Hit a Stop Sign in Life? By Dehyana Let me share a story. During the pandemic, I was sitting outside in my garden enjoying lunch, not thinking about much at all. When out of the blue, I heard an inner voice as clear as day, say, “It’s time to
The Wounded Healer: Embracing the Scar of Suffering By Dehyana The Nature of Pain and Change "The only constant is change. When change causes you pain, that pain is grief.” It must be witnessed, processed and integrated”. Pain has changed me. It has left its mark—an indelible scar that carries the weight
Platitudes Or Presence: Where Are You Coming From? By Dehyana When grief comes crashing down, well-meaning voices often rush to fill the silence with phrases like "You're strong," "Time heals," or "Keep busy.” “They’re in a better place.” It was God’s plan.” “Everything happens for a reason.” Yada, yada, yada…. We’ve all heard these phrases. Maybe
A Bittersweet Christmas: Finding Love and Faith in Grief By Dehyana The Changing Landscape of Christmas Christmas has always been my favourite season—a time of warmth, glowing lights, and joy shared with loved ones. But this year feels different. It’s bittersweet as I face the reality of celebrating without my beloved daughter, Jordy. The laughter and
A Society of Secrecy: Navigating Grief After My Daughter’s Suicide By Dehyana The Initial Shockwave: When Words Fail It feels like I’ve been initiated into a society of secrecy, one that only those who have lost someone to suicide can truly understand. When I learned that my daughter, Jordy, had taken her life, I was thrown into an abyss
