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    Saturday, November 19, 2022 SOSL Day

      SOSL Day is a unique opportunity for those who have lost a loved one to suicide to meet with other survivors who share a similar loss. This year’s event   …Continue Reading

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    Our 16th Annual Walk, Sunday September 11th!

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    Our 16th Annual Walk! Was Sunday, September 11th  The Walk is the signature event for suicide prevention and survivor support community within San Diego.    Schedule of Events   Sunday,   …Continue Reading

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    SOSLs 7th Annual Ride for Life, Saturday, June 11th, 2022

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    We are happy to announce that State Senator Brian Jones will serve as our Grand Marshall when SOSL hosts its 7th Annual Ride for Life on Saturday, June 11, 2022.   …Continue Reading

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    The Voiceless Project

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    SOSL is grateful that we can provide support and services for those left behind after a suicide.  The hope and healing that come from being with other survivors in a   …Continue Reading

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    14th Annual SOSL DAY November 20, 2021

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    An In-Person Event St. Gregory’s the Great Church  11451 Blue Cypress Dr, San Diego, CA 92131     This is a unique opportunity for those who have lost a loved one   …Continue Reading

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    National Suicide Prevention Month

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    Here’s a brief message from our Executive Director, Lauren Cook,  “We can all help prevent suicide. Every year, mental health organizations and individuals across the U.S. and around the world   …Continue Reading

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    Join us for our 15th Annual Walk, Sunday September 12th!

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    Join us for our 15th Annual Walk! In-person Walk Sunday, September 12th   Register Here   We invite you to join us for the Walk in Remembrance with Hope on Sunday,   …Continue Reading

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    SOSL’s Response and Actions Being Taken Regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

    We want you to know that the SOSL Leadership Team is aware of the growing concern surrounding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and its implications to the health of our SOSL Community.    …Continue Reading

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    A Brief Message From SOSL’s  Executive Director Joyce Bruggeman

      Here is a timely video message to all of us from Joyce Bruggeman, SOSL’s Executive Director regarding our services during this time.    

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    13th Annual Walk in Remembrance with Hope

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    Thank you to all of our walkers, generous donors, sponsors, and exhibitors! We raised over $90,000 at our 13th Annual Walk in Remembrance with Hope which took place on Sunday,   …Continue Reading

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    Secretary of State Alex Padilla & his wife Angela are Walk in Remembrance Keynote Speakers

    SOSL and Directing Change are pleased to announce Secretary of State Alex Padilla and his wife Angela Padilla will be our keynote speakers for our opening ceremony this year.  Secretary   …Continue Reading

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    12th Annual San Diego SOSL Day – “Whispers of Hope”

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    Saturday, June 1st Register now for SOSL Day and join us for this designed to help you on your healing journey. Your SOSL Team has been planning a day with   …Continue Reading

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    SOSL Opening Two New Support Groups!

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    SOSL continues to offer more groups and services to the Survivor Community in San Diego County. We want to get the word about two new groups—bringing the number of locations   …Continue Reading

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    12th Annual Walk in Remembrance with Hope

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    Thank you to all of our walkers, generous donors, sponsors, and exhibitors!   Our 12th Annual Walk in Remembrance with Hope took place on Sunday, November 11th, in beautiful Balboa   …Continue Reading

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    Suicide Prevention Week 2018

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      Talking about or learning about prevention can be difficult for many of us who have lost a loved one to suicide.  For some, learning about the warning signs gives   …Continue Reading

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    SOSL’s New Board Members

    SOSL is pleased to announce the addition of two new board members: Lisa Falls and Bertha Loaiza. Lisa and Bertha have been connected to SOSL for a number of years,   …Continue Reading

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    SOSL Day 2018

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    by Allison Sampite On a Saturday afternoon inside The Rock church in Point Loma, dozens arrived to grieve the loss of their loved ones. The gathering was a memorial of sorts,   …Continue Reading

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    SOSL – Telling Our Story

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    SOSL San Diego is an amazing organization that provides vital and life-changing services and support to those left behind after a suicide.  However, what makes SOSL truly remarkable is you!    …Continue Reading

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    Kim Bozart’s Story

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    SOSL would like to announce that Kim Bozart will serve as the new chair of the SOSL Board of Directors. Kim has served on the board for over 2 years,   …Continue Reading

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    Walk In Remembrance with Hope T-shirts!

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    We are already in the planning stage for our 2020 walk! This year any participant in the event who raises $100 gets a t-shirt!  If you haven’t registered for our   …Continue Reading

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    SOSL & Directing Changes 11th Annual Walk

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    SOSL & Directing Change 11th Annual Walk SOSL and Directing Change held the 11th Annual Walk on Sunday, November 12th in beautiful Balboa Park.  Over 1,000 survivors and supporters came   …Continue Reading

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    Holiday Survival Guide

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    by Deric Metzger “The pleasure of remembering had been taken from me, because there was no longer anyone to remember with. It felt like losing your co-remember provides us with   …Continue Reading

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    New 8-Week Support Group

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    Beyond Surviving is an 8-week support group for survivors who lost their loved one to suicide more than six months ago.  This group offers structured grief work, including specific topics   …Continue Reading

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    Celebrating Holidays After Suicide

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    Cupcakes & Dread-Blocking By Jennifer Lane, www.JenniferLLane.com Celebrating after suicide is difficult as we are reminded of our devastating loss.  We get caught up telling the story of their death, limiting the   …Continue Reading

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    Welcome to Joe Davis, SOSL’s newest board member

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    SOSL is pleased to welcome another new board member, Joe Davis, Chaplain for the San Diego County Medical Examiner.  In his professional role which he has held for 16 years,   …Continue Reading

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    SOSL ‘s 1st Annual Ride For Life/Comedy Showcase

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     Saturday, September 10th – Worldwide Suicide Prevention Day! This will be a great opportunity to bring suicide awareness to San Diego County! Don’t ride?  No problem! If you can eat and   …Continue Reading

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    Our 9th Annual SOSL Day – A Powerful Day of Hope and Healing

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    Thank you to everyone who attended SOSL Day on April 9, 2016! We want to extend a warm thank you to our event sponsors, donors, and all of our dedicated   …Continue Reading

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    Welcome to Kim Bozart, SOSL’s newest board member

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    We are pleased to welcome SOSL’s newest board member, Kim Bozart.  Kim is a licensed mental health professional, currently working as a supervisor with PERT, Psychological Emergency Response Team.  In   …Continue Reading

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    9th Annual San Diego SOSL Day

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    9th Annual San Diego SOSL Day “Hope Springs: Healing Happens”. When: Saturday, April 9, 2016 Location: Legacy Church Tierrasanta – 10881 Tierrasanta Blvd., San Diego, CA 92124 Time: 10:00 am   …Continue Reading

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    New 8-Week Support Group

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    Beyond Surviving is an 8-week support group for survivors who lost their loved one to suicide more than six months ago.  This group offers structured grief work, specific topics of   …Continue Reading

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    Welcome, Joyce!

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    It is with grateful hearts and excitement for our future that we welcome our new SOSL Executive Director, Joyce Bruggeman.  Joyce stepped into the role of Executive Director of SOSL   …Continue Reading

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    9th Annual Save A Life Walk, a Success!

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    THANK YOU to all of our Save A Life Walk participants & donors.  Each of you made Save A Life Walk 2015 a HUGE success!! The funds raised through this event   …Continue Reading

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    SAVE A LIFE WALK! Sunday, November 8th

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    We invite you to join us for the 9th Annual Save A Life Walk Sunday, November 8, 2015 The Save A Life Community Walk is the signature event for San   …Continue Reading

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    Attitude of Gratitude

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    With grateful hearts, we extend our sincere thanks to Jenni Morel for her creative, dedicated service to SOSL for the past 2 ½ years as Director of Development. While here   …Continue Reading

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    Suicide Prevention Week, September 7th – 13th!

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      Talking about or learning about prevention can be difficult for many of us who have lost a loved one to suicide.  For some, learning about the warning signs gives   …Continue Reading

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    Recap of the Inaugural STRENGTH 5K

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    Thank you to all of our STRENGTH Journeyers, our donors, our volunteers, and our sponsors for making the inaugural STRENGTH for the journey 5K Run/Walk a Success! The run took place   …Continue Reading

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    Our 8th Annual SOSL Day, A Powerful Day of Togetherness

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    Our 8th Annual SOSL Day, A Powerful Day of Togetherness Thank you to everyone who attended SOSL Day on April 11, 2015! We want to extend a warm thank you   …Continue Reading

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    SOSL Day

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    8TH ANNUAL SAN DIEGO SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE LOSS DAY “Hope Springs: You Are Not Alone“ INCLUDING KEYNOTE SPEAKER DIANA WAUGH AND PANEL SATURDAY, APRIL 11TH  10: A.M. to 2:30 P.M.   …Continue Reading

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    SOSL Board member & Executive Director Interviewed on KPBS

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    Camille Currier, SOSL Board of Directors & Bonnie Bear, SOSL Executive Director talked candidly about suicide loss and prevention on KPBS on March 9th.   Read the story and listen   …Continue Reading

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    A Letter from Camille Currier, SOSL Board of Directors

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    Dear Friend of SOSL,  I am Camille Currier and have had the privilege to serve on the SOSL Board of Directors since March of 2005.  On Thanksgiving Day, 2004, I   …Continue Reading

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    8th Annual Save A Life Walk, A Success!

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    To all of our Save A Life Walk participants & donors – THANK YOU  for making the 8th Annual Save A Life Walk a HUGE success!! Keep an eye on the   …Continue Reading

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    SOSL Wins the 2014 Community Choice Award!

    Recipient of the 2014 Community Choice Award from Community Health Improvement Partners & The Innovative Partnership Award from Recovery International Survivors of Suicide Loss is honored to accept the 2014   …Continue Reading

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    SOSL’s Executive Director Celebrating 10 Years!

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    This month marks a full decade that Bonnie Bear has served Survivors of Suicide Loss as our Executive Director.  Many of you know Bonnie personally, or have seen her deliver   …Continue Reading

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    Suicide Prevention Week, September 8th – 14th!!

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    September 8th – 14th is Suicide Prevention Week! Talking about or learning about prevention can be difficult for many of us who have lost a loved one to suicide.  For   …Continue Reading

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    Selfie for a Cause!

    Selfie for a Cause!  Snap a Selfie along with a message on suicide awareness, prevention, survivor support, or any other message you want to share! Text or Email your Selfie   …Continue Reading

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    Remembering Robin Williams

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    Dear SOSL Survivor Support Community, As I was watching the hours of news coverage about the loss of Robin Williams to suicide, I found myself reliving the struggles my dear   …Continue Reading

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    Support Groups for Teens & for Parents, Update

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    We are an ongoing teen support group. Through conversation and memorial activities, we help teens learn coping skills after the loss of a family member or friend to suicide.

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    Beyond Surviving NOW AVAILABLE IN PAPERBACK!

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      Beyond Surviving NOW AVAILABLE IN PAPERBACK! SOSL is proud to announce that our book, Beyond Surviving: A Compilation of Stories from Survivors of Suicide Loss, is now available in   …Continue Reading

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    Recipient of the Outstanding Service Award!

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    Survivors of Suicide Loss is honored to accept the 2014 Outstanding Service Award from the San Diego County Suicide Prevention Council. “For Your 33 Years of Dedication to Suicide Prevention.”   …Continue Reading

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    Our 7th Annual SOSL Day, A Powerful Day for Healing

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    Thank you to everyone who attended SOSL Day on April 26, 2014!  This year was the largest SOSL Day to date, with 111 people joining us. The day started with an   …Continue Reading

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    Rubio’s Fundraiser!

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    Come join SOSL as we host a fundraiser at Rubio’s! 20% of the total sales made with a print-out of the flyer will be donated to our cause! All profits   …Continue Reading

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    May 17, 2014: Community Alliance of Healthy Minds Forum!

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    You do not want to miss the 8th Annual CAHM Forum! Two of our most dedicated SOSL facilitators, Rex and Connie Kennemer, founded CAHM in memory of their son, Todd,   …Continue Reading

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    SOSL Welcomes a New Board Chair!

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    We are proud to announce Jana Weber as the new SOSL Board Chair! Paul Gagliardi served in this position for ten years, and while we are sad to see him go, we   …Continue Reading

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    SOSL Day Registration Now Open!

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    7TH ANNUAL SAN DIEGO SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE LOSS DAY “Hope Springs: The New Normal“ INCLUDING KEYNOTE SPEAKER CAROL LeBEAU  SATURDAY, APRIL 26TH  10: A.M. to 2:30 P.M. Registration is closed

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    A Letter from SOSL

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    Dear Supporter of SOSL, This  has been a year of great expansion for SOSL.  As we grow, we are grateful to be here to support you, but we are pained   …Continue Reading

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    Save A Life Walk 2013, A Success!

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    Save A Life Walk 2013, A Success!  Our 7th Annual Save A Life Walk took place on Sunday November 10th.  Thanks to the participation of over 1,500 people, the fundraising   …Continue Reading

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    Save A Life Walk

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    Join us in Balboa Park at Sixth and Laurel on Sunday, November 10, 2013 for this year’s Save A Life Walk. Carol LeBeau is 2013 Honorary Chair and Keynote Speaker.

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    Suicide Prevention Week, September 8th – 14th

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    Suicide Prevention Week, September 8th – 14th September 8th – 14th is Suicide Prevention Week!  Many of our supporters know about our Support Groups, our annual Save-A-Life Walk, and our   …Continue Reading

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    Marie Mays, You Will Be Missed

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      It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Marie Mays, one of SOSL’s founders and avid supporters for over thirty years.  Marie passed away on   …Continue Reading

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    A Ray of Hope in San Diego County

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    SOSL Highlighted in the Suicide Prevention Council Report to the Community 2015 The San Diego Suicide Prevention Council is a community-wide collaborative focused of realizing a vision of zero suicides   …Continue Reading

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    MEG’S STORY: “The more I talk about it, the easier it gets.”

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    “I walked through those doors and I met two people who had had a similar experience, and every feeling that I expressed was validated.” – Meg     Meg lost   …Continue Reading

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    SOSL – Community Healing Center

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    Donay lost her husband Jacob to suicide.  Rosza and Aaron also lost their son Aaron to suicide.  After the loss of their loved ones, they found support and healing within   …Continue Reading

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    SOSL’s 12th Annual Walk: Walk in Remembrance With Hope

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    SOSL’s  12th Annual Walk: Sunday, November 11th  Register Here!   Survivors of Suicide Loss (SOSL) is thrilled to partner with Directing Change again this year!*  The Walk in Remembrance with Hope is still the signature   …Continue Reading

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    The Power of the Story

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    Recently, Joyce Bruggeman, Executive Director of SOSL, and Floyd Strayer, veteran and volunteer with SOSL were asked to participate in a podcast series to start the conversation about the pressing   …Continue Reading

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    Channel 8 Walk Interview

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    Channel 8 Interviews Michele Madden on the walk “Michelle Madden from Survivors of Suicide Loss joined Morning Extra to talk about the walk and why it is important for people to   …Continue Reading

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