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Surviving suicide: A psychiatrist's journey
Diane Roston1,2
1a Department of Psychiatry , Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center , Lebanon , New Hampshire , USA.
Death Studies
|May 31, 2017
Summary
This personal narrative explores the profound grief and trauma following a husband's suicide. It details the author's journey toward acceptance and finding meaning after a life-altering loss.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Grief Studies
- Personal Narrative
Background:
- This article presents a personal narrative from Diane Roston, M.D., detailing the suicide of her husband in 2008.
- It explores the immediate aftermath and long-term coping mechanisms following this traumatic event.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an intimate account of the emotional and psychological impact of spousal suicide.
- To reflect on the transformative effects of grief on personal and professional life.
- To illustrate the process of finding meaning and acceptance after profound loss.
Main Methods:
- Personal narrative and reflective journaling.
Main Results:
- The narrative details the author's experience of shock, trauma, confusion, horror, and intense grief.
- It documents the evolution of her coping strategies and emotional processing over time.
Conclusions:
- The experience of spousal suicide has led to significant personal and professional changes.
- A hard-won sense of meaning and acceptance has been achieved through the grieving process.
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