DesireeWoodland

I am a retired teacher and the survivor of the suicide of my son. After Ryan's suicide I wasn't sure if I believed in God anymore. Writing became a tool that helped me heal. I explored books about mental illness and suicide, and the existence of God. The result was a book called I Still Believe. I live in Albuquerque, NM and am a facilitator for the Survivors of Suicide support group and recently began a support group for mothers whose children died by suicide. It is healing when mothers gather and share their pain, their wisdom and their friendship. I also work at the Grief Resource Center in Albuquerque, NM.