In Part 1 of this powerful conversation, Linda Falasco sits down with Ben Harris to explore grief, suicide loss, resilience, and the healing power of peer support. Ben shares his deeply personal journey of losing his father, his brother Christopher, and later his youngest brother Michael, who died by suicide while serving in the Marine Corps.

Together, Linda and Ben discuss how every grief journey is unique, why storytelling and narrative matter in healing, and what it truly means to “hold space” for someone who is grieving. This episode explores family dynamics, emotional expression, mental health, and how community and compassion can transform loss into meaning.

If you’re navigating grief, supporting someone through loss, or seeking hope after suicide loss, this conversation offers validation, understanding, and connection.

Chapters:

00:00 Finding Community in Loss

02:45 The Journey of Healing and Resilience

08:22 Emotional Expression and Family Dynamics

11:48 The Importance of Space and Grace in Grief

24:24 Navigating Grief and Resilience

30:14 Coping Mechanisms and Family Dynamics

33:34 The Impact of Substance Abuse on Grief

36:33 Finding Meaning in Loss

46:46 Peer Support and Community Healing

51:07 Sharing Stories to Help Others

RESOURCES:

💜 Mending Piece by Piece Newsletter at: https://mendingpiecebypiece.beehiiv.com/

💜 Mending Piece By Piece After A Suicide Loss: Guided Grief Workbook & Journal to Heal the Survivor's Heart - Amazon: https://a.co/d/6KSlue

💜 Mending Piece By Piece: A Workbook & Journal for Navigating Grief with Hope - Amazon: https://a.co/d/dDBApwo

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