Episode 86: From Despair to Meaning: Laurel & Tim’s Journey After Losing Their Son to Suicide

In this deeply moving episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, returning guest Laurel O’Sullivan and her husband Tim open their hearts about the unimaginable loss of their son to suicide. Together, they share the raw truth of navigating life after such a traumatic loss—the questions, the guilt, the silence, and ultimately, the slow rediscovery of meaning and connection.

Laurel, a grief educator and former public interest lawyer, and Tim, a lifelong educator, courageously explore how their individual grieving processes unfolded, how it tested their marriage, and how they now hold space for their son’s legacy with vulnerability and strength.

If you or someone you love has been affected by suicide loss, this episode offers a powerful message: grief is not something to fix—it’s something to be with. And healing doesn’t mean forgetting—it means integrating love, loss, and truth in ways that allow life to continue with depth and compassion.