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When Your Spouse Dies Of Suicide - Alexandra Wyman

When Your Spouse Dies Of Suicide - Alexandra Wyman

FromGrief Out Loud


When Your Spouse Dies Of Suicide - Alexandra Wyman

FromGrief Out Loud

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Length:
43 minutes
Released:
Oct 21, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Alexandra Wyman and her husband Shawn had a bit of a whirlwind life. They got married in 2018, had their son in 2019, and then in 2020 Shawn died of suicide. His death created a different type of whirlwind. The kind where Alexandra had to rebuild her life as a solo parent dealing with the intense swirl of guilt, sadness, anger, and confusion. As the shock wore off, Alexandra started to write down what she was going through and learning along the way. This led to her new book, The Suicide Club - What To Do When Someone You Love Chooses Death, and her podcast, The Widow's Club.  We discuss: Who Alexandra is in addition to her grief How Shawn lived as a husband and father The day Alexandra got the news of his death The early days of grief The importance of daily rituals and routines Working on the intense guilt and self-doubt she felt in grief Figuring out how to set boundaries Having her marriage be under the microscope Learning to be a solo parent How she talks to her son about Shawn's death Finding the support of other widows who are grieving a death by suicide Grief tantrums - as an adult Alexandra's website - Forward to Joy  
Released:
Oct 21, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Remember the last time you tried to talk about grief and suddenly everyone left the room? Grief Out Loud is opening up this often avoided conversation because grief is hard enough without having to go through it alone. We bring you a mix of personal stories, tips for supporting children, teens, and yourself, and interviews with bereavement professionals. Platitude and cliché-free, we promise! Grief Out Loud is hosted by Jana DeCristofaro and produced by The Dougy Center for Grieving Children & Families in Portland, Oregon.