Support Services

Engage with our tailored assistance to navigate this challenging chapter of loss. Our dedicated team is on standby to guide you through the process of healing and renewal.

Your journey matters. Amid countless narratives, your courage and resilience will illuminate the way forward.

Podcast:

Love, Losing and Layers; The Complexities of Murder-Suicide

Tune in to our thought-provoking podcast, "Love, Losing and Layers; The Complexities of Murder-Suicide," where we navigate the intricate emotions and challenges faced by those impacted by such tragedies. Join us as we delve into the multifaceted layers of grief, healing, and resilience in the aftermath of a murder-suicide incident.

In times of immense grief and confusion, finding solace can feel like an impossible task. However, podcasts have emerged as a powerful medium for survivors of murder-suicide loss to connect, share experiences, and seek support. Through poignant storytelling, and firsthand accounts, these podcasts serve as a beacon of hope in the darkness, reminding survivors that they are not alone in their journey towards healing and resilience.

Impacted Survivors of Murder Suicide

Peer Support Group

At Impacted Survivors of Murder-Suicide, we understand the profound and unique challenges that come with experiencing the loss of a loved one to murder-suicide. Our peer support group provides a safe and compassionate space for individuals who have endured this type of tragedy to come together, share their stories, and support one another on the journey toward healing and recovery.

Blog

Our blog will feature writings from our community. We feel this is an important way for our voices to be heard and for us to share with one another. 

We hope to provide support for individuals impacted by murder-suicides. We strive to assist survivors by offering information, solace, and hope to aid their healing journey and progression. Subscribe to our blog for narratives of resilience and advice on navigating the complex emotions associated with the loss from murder-suicide.

Writing serves as a form of therapy, and through the sharing of our narratives, we can achieve deeper healing and a sense of community within our shared experiences.

Resources

As survivors of such a tragic and painful experience, it is important to know that you are not alone in your journey of healing and recovery. Here are some valuable resources that can provide support and guidance during this difficult time:

Websites:

  1.   My Grief Connection is a hub of grief resources. MGC was founded by Sara Cobb after she lost her brother and his fiancée to the tragedy of murder-suicide in 2019.

  2. Grief.com offers education, information and other helpful resources for anyone dealing with death or grief.

  3.  .AFSP The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention offers resources and support for those who have lost a loved one to suicide, including resources specifically for survivors of murder-suicide.

Books:

  1. Blood: A Memoir - By Allison Moorer
    Mobile, Alabama, 1986. A fourteen-year-old girl is awakened by the unmistakable sound of gunfire. On the front lawn, her father has shot and killed her mother before turning the gun on himself. Allison Moorer would grow up to be an award-winning musician, with her songs likened to "a Southern accent: eight miles an hour, deliberate, and very dangerous to underestimate" (Rolling Stone). But that moment, which forever altered her own life and that of her older sister, Shelby, has never been far from her thoughts. Now, in her journey to understand the unthinkable, to parse the unknowable, Allison uses her lyrical storytelling powers to lay bare the memories and impressions that make a family, and that tear a family apart. Blood delves into the meaning of inheritance and destiny, shame and
    trauma -- and how it is possible to carve out a safe place in the world despite it all. With a foreword by Allison's sister,
    ​Grammy winner Shelby Lynne, Blood reads like an intimate journal: vivid, haunting, and ultimately life-affirming.

  2.  Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief - By Daivd Kessler
    In this book, Kessler gives readers a roadmap to remembering those who have died with more love than pain; he shows us how to
    move forward in a way that honors our loved ones. 

  3. It's OK That You're Not OK - By Megan Devine
    With It’s OK That You’re Not OK, Megan Devine offers a profound new approach to both the experience of grief and the way we help
    others who have endured tragedy. Having experienced grief from both sides—as both a therapist and as a woman who witnessed the
    accidental drowning of her beloved partner-- Megan writes with deep insight about the unspoken truths of loss, love, and healing.
    She debunks the culturally prescribed goal of returning to a normal, "happy" life, replacing it with a far healthier middle path, one
    ​that invites us to build a life alongside grief rather than seeking to overcome it.​

Remember, healing is a journey, and it's important to be patient and kind to yourself as you navigate through this difficult time. Reach out for support when you need it and know that there are resources available to help you on your path to healing and finding hope once again.

We are happy to provide more resources catered to your individual journey upon request