Here’s the thing no one tells you about surviving suicide attempts: The story doesn’t end when you choose to live. That’s actually when it starts.

This one was hard to write. I have had to start and stop a few times because the tears have been so great that I can't see the screen. Not because I don’t remember — I remember everything about those days. But because I’ve spent most of my life pretending it didn’t happen. Shoving it in a box and trying to bury it. Hiding pain behind a smile during challenging times. And this blog, grieving through a coworker's successful attempt at suicide....

⚠️ Trigger Warning: Suicide, Depression, and Mental Health This post contains open and personal discussion about suicide, depression, and...