Scattering Hope Blog
Let Go of Shame and Guilt after a Suicide Loss
How to Let Go of Shame and Guilt after a Suicide Loss and Why It’s an Important Part of Healing Shame can creep in at any moment. Even if it is something that you hadn’t thought about in a while. For me and how it creeps in typically is that I might have a flashback...
Best Mental Health Practices to Try in Your Everyday Life
The first week in October is Mental Health Awareness Week. This is fitting because September is Suicide Prevention month. So it absolutely makes perfect sense to me that as we begin a new month, October, we remind ourselves that we can always find ways and activities...
Does Time Really Heal All Wounds?
Does time really heal all wounds? My answer may surprise you. It really is the question of the day, isn’t it? “Does time really heal all wounds?” My answer is initially, “No.” But let me explain why I say this... Time Allows What time does allow is healing. Time...
Stopping the Noise: Finding Peace in the Middle of the Storm as you Discover How to Heal After a Suicide Attempt
Today’s topic of course is an extremely sensitive one. Not that any of the other things you read aren’t but this one is especially sensitive. So, let me begin by saying that if you are struggling in any way to please go to your nearest emergency room or call the...
Finding Strength In Numbers With A Side Of Tacos
Why it's good to surround yourself with people who've been through what you're going through. Why Bother Surrounding Yourself with People? It humanizes the process. What I mean by that is you see others going through a similar situation and quickly understand and...
Don’t Let Summer Pass You By – Get Out and Let Nature Heal You
How Getting Fresh Air is Therapeutic You might not typically think that fresh air equals therapy but let me explain. When my sister passed away, it was March. March in Utah equals snow LOTS of powder which is a good thing if you enjoy spending time outdoors playing in...
Safe Haven in the Middle of the Storm: Finding a Safe Place and How to Heal After a Suicide Attempt
September is Suicide Prevention Month If you are experiencing a suicide crisis and need help now! Call or Text the Suicide Lifeline 988. For more about this new hotline number: 988lifeline.org Before beginning today’s topic, I wanted to take a moment and share it from...
Make it a Great Day, the Choice is Yours and Suicide Prevention Month
Suicide Prevention Month is September I spoke about it in another post but for those of you who don’t know, September is Suicide Prevention month. I have a special announcement that I will be sharing in a moment. Before I say anything else, I wanted to take a second...
Ep 05 | Ending the Stigma Surrounding Suicide
Today we are going to be talking about why we need to end the stigma surrounding suicide. It has been my experience that unless someone has actually experienced a loss or an attempt from someone they know and loved suicide, most people will put their blinders on that...
Ep 04 | Finding Strength in Numbers with a Side of Tacos
Today we're going to be talking about finding strength and numbers with a side of tacos. Why it's good to surround yourself with people who've been through what you are going through. Let's dive right in. Surround Yourself with People Who is in the Same Boat as You...