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The Leftover Pieces; Suicide Loss ConversationsAuthor: Melissa Bottorff-Arey
Suicide loss changes everything. This show is about life after suicidereal talk and practical support for grief after suicide: parents, partners, siblings, and friends finding their footing again. Each week, we explore what helps in suicide bereavement so you can keep going with honesty and hope.Hosted by Melissa Bottorff-Arey, whose 21-year-old son, Alex, died by suicide in 2016, the podcast blends intimate conversations with survivors, healers, and mental health experts with short solo Daily Nugget episodes you can actually use. We cover child loss, trauma and nervous-system care, anniversaries and seasons, stigma, faith and meaning, legacy, and the everyday practices that make life livable again. Youll hear grounded tools, language that honors your person, and the reminder that you are not brokenyou are grieving.For supporters and educators, these episodes offer insight into the realities of suicide grief and what genuine, non-fixing support looks like. If youd like to share your story or expertise, you can request to be a guest via my website. Content Note This podcast speaks candidly about difficult experiences and may feel activating. We avoid method details and graphic description. Please care for yourself as needed. Im not a doctor or licensed therapist; nothing here is medical or mental-health advice. Language: en-us Genres: Alternative Health, Health & Fitness, Mental Health Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Do We Ever Stop Grieving?: Life After Suicide Loss and the Truth No One Tells You
Episode 3
Thursday, 2 April, 2026
Click to Send a Text or Voicemail to MelissaDo we ever stop grieving after losing a child to suicide? In this episode, we go 'down the rabbit hole' to explore the reality of long-term grief after suicide loss and what happens after the initial survival years. Many grieving mothers find themselves asking “what now?” after the first few years, when support fades but the grief remains. This episode introduces a new way of understanding grief—not as something to overcome, but something we learn to live with as we rebuild our identity, our life, and our sense of meaning after loss. If you’re searching for answers about life after suicide loss, ongoing grief, or how to move forward after losing a child, this episode begins that conversation. n this episode, we talk about: The truth about whether grief ever “ends” after suicide loss Why surviving the first few years is not the same as learning to live again The difference between grief and healing—and why both matter The “now what?” space that often comes after the early years of loss That child loss and suicide loss fundamentally change who we are That this loss means we must rebuild your life, identity, and sense of self after loss Why this year (season) of Down the Rabbit Hole episodes will focus on living forward—not just surviving A gentle reminder:If you’re early in your grief, this conversation may feel heavy.You are not meant to have this all figured out right now. Survival is enough in the beginning.This episode is here to offer perspective—not pressure.Take what serves you, leave the rest.🎙️ Want to share something with me?I’ve created a space where you can leave me a voice message—whether it’s a question, something you’re carrying, or just saying your loved one's name -- I am here for you & it would be my honor to hear from you.Your message may help shape a future episode, and you can always remain anonymous - just let me know at the beginning or end of your message🎙 Leave a message here: 🔗 theleftoverpieces.com/voicemailSupport the show__________________________________________________________________________💜 The Leftover Pieces is support for life after suicide loss. Click links below🎙 Leave me a message: Share a question, your story, or your person’s name for a future episode → theleftoverpieces.com/voicemail 🔗 Stay connected: Join my email community for weekly support, resources, and honest conversations. 🛠 Start here: Explore website for suicide loss resources for early grief, family support, and next steps. 🤝 For moms: One-on-one grief coaching for mothers navigating life after child loss.📞 Need support right now? If you or someone you love is struggling, call or text 988 (U.S. & Canada), or text HOME to 741741.
