The death of a loved one is always difficult to bear, but when someone you love dies by suicide the effects of grief are multiplied. Suicide remains a taboo subject in just about every culture, and Armenians are no different in that respect. However, our culture does imbue death by suicide with an added layer of shame that ultimately serves a punitive purpose not merely for the deceased but for their family as well. In this episode, a “Suicide Widow” discusses her journey through pain, sadness and anger towards healing and forging her new identity as a Suicide Warrior.

If you are having suicidal thoughts or feelings, please contact The National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.

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