Survivors of Suicide Loss San Diego (SOSL)

You are not alone.

We have volunteers who are available to talk on the phone with you about your loss, confusion, frustration, anger, grief, or anything else you would like to talk about. Please leave a message if you don’t reach them at home and they will return your call as soon as possible. Email is also listed for some if you prefer to communicate that way.

You may contact any of the people on the list below, however, we have listed the names by the loss they have experienced if you want to talk with someone having a loss similar to yours.

When you need to talk to someone who has experienced a loss of:

Note:
* Paul G. & Jeannie F. are bilingual (English & Spanish)

Articles & Books

Back to School with Grief

It’s September which means many families are preparing for the start of school. When families are also grieving, this transition can bring a mixture relief, dread, excitement, and trepidation. Much…Continue Reading.

15 Tips to Help You Get Through the Early Stages of Grief

Losing a loved one is one of the most debilitating experiences you can go through. At times like this, it’s normal to feel confused or...Continue Reading

The Crippling Loneliness of Grief
By Maureen Hunte r

There is no worse feeling in the world than being amputated from the one you love. There is an earthquake between two people, a rift a million miles apart. There seems to be no little...Continue Reading

Living With Uncertainty

When talking about living with uncertainty, we mean living where the future or sometimes even the present is unpredictable. We go through much of our lives with...Continue reading.

What do I tell the others?

Some people find it difficult to tell others about the cause of death and choose not to do so. Initially this may be easier. However, it may result in experiencing a sense of unease and distance in your relationships with...Continue Reading.

Understanding Grief – Loss of A Child
Grief, with its many ups and down, last for longer than society in general recognizes. Be patient with yourself. Each person’s grief is individual. You and your spouse will experience it and cope with it differently...Continue Reading.

If Only

“I should have _________.”
“If only I _____________.”
“Why didn’t I ____________?”
Different people may fill in the blanks with different words, but the sentiments are...Continue Reading.