Sobriety and Suicide - The Video I didn't Want to Make

Sobriety & Suicide - The Video I didn't want to make, yet I feel is necessary. I have been in a very difficult place these past two months, trying to cope with the unimaginable loss of my son who took his own life. As the title suggests, this is a podcast about loss and love, suicide and sobriety, extremely hard things to talk about, but I feel that it is my duty to talk about them.
This is a very distressing subject, so please listen with caution and if you feel triggered by the content or it affects you in any way then please get support. I don’t want to burden anyone with this or cause pain. However, I do feel like I am being blocked somehow by this and need to get it out in order to move through and forward.
This won’t be a neat and tidy video, with helpful hints for you take away, it’s not that kind of video, but I do hope that by sharing my experiences it will help you to see that there are ways to deal with life, to cope with tragic, heartbreaking events, tend to our emotions and find tiny moments of comfort in what is otherwise and impossible situation.
Alcohol is not the way, not the way at all and I am extremely grateful for my sobriety, without which I would not be here now, there’s no way I would be still upright if I was drinking.
This video explains how I ahve been managing to stay upright and the sober tools that have become my life tools.
Resources I’ve been using
Broken Openby Elizabeth Lesser: www.elizabethlesser.org/broke...
Understanding Suicide by Paula Fontenelle: www.understandsuicide.com/books
Night Falls Fast: Understanding Suicide by Kay Redfield Jamison: / 33832.night_falls_fast
Its Okay That You’re Not Okay by Megan Devine: refugeingrief.com/book/
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[@danielread5854]

I'm so sorry for this. I lost my uncle to suicide back in '93. It's the worst kind of pain, leaving so many unanswered questions.

[@SoberBliss]

Thank you. I am so sorry for your loss too. Unimaginable pain. I agree, so much left unsaid and unknown. Thank you for sharing x

[@ruthhulse7445]

Feel the feel. What an amazing person you are to not turn back to drink during the unimaginable situation and grief a mother could go through! Sending you love Gayle x

[@SoberBliss]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate your kind words. It is hard but drinking hasn't entered my head - would be so much worse. I am grateful for this gift of sobriety x

[@robenow]

Praying for you, from Chicago

[@samanthakatecreates6179]

I can only send love and sympathy. This is heartbreaking ❤

[@SoberBliss]

Thank you Samantha, your words mean a lot. Thank you 😘

[@Andrea-HeIsKing]

I know its been some time but I still send my deepest sympathy. I hope you are finding peace and healing. Prayers are going out for you dear Gayle.💕🙏

[@SoberBliss]

Thank you Andrea. I really appreciate you taking the time to write to me, it's so comforting to read your words and your thoughts and prayers are most welcome. Thank you x

[@Andrea-HeIsKing]

@@SoberBliss you are so welcome. You are such a kind person. Hope you are feeling a little better.

[@irenehoimes7186]

Please please accept my deepest condolences. Heartbreaking 💔 Am thinking of you with love and kindness ❤️💕

[@SoberBliss]

Thank you so much Irene. I am so grateful for your words, very much appreciated ❤️

[@anitaherbert8382]

I’m so incredibly sorry for your loss, I can’t imagine the pain. Sending love and strength to you and your family xx

[@SoberBliss]

Thank you so much Anita. I really appreciate your words and your love and strength are gratefully received.

[@KateLaSirena]

Thinking of you all Gayle 🌻

[@SoberBliss]

Thank you ❤️

[@ursulatraynor]

I am moved. Beyond words. Thank you, Gayle. Tonight, the two candles I light are for you and Joshua. Sending so much love - and the kindest thoughts - to you and your family.

[@SoberBliss]

Thank you Ursula, it means so much to know you're thinking of us. I appreciate your love and kindness x

[@K90Overland]

❤❤❤

[@3006Lake]

❤❤