S4 E7: Connie Harrington on the Complexity of Grief and the Power of Community Support

On this week’s episode, we’re talking with Connie Harrington about the Murder-Suicide Loss Network, the power of community support when grieving and healing, and what it means to tell our own stories.

 

Connie Harrington is a content strategist, mom of two, and a survivor of murder-suicide loss. She is on the leadership team of Triumph over Trauma: Northern Shenandoah Valley Resilience Initiative and on the board of the Murder-Suicide Loss Network.

 

Referenced Resources:

Murder-Suicide Loss Network: https://www.mslnetwork.org/

My Grief Connection: https://www.mygriefconnection.org/

David Kessler’s Work: https://grief.com/

Dr. Alan Wolfelt’s Work: https://www.centerforloss.com/

TAPS: https://www.taps.org/

The Perversion of Virtue by Thomas Joiner (book)

 

Topics discussed in this episode include suicide and homicide. It may be difficult for some listeners. Help is always available- The suicide and crisis lifeline can be reached by texting or calling 988.

 

The views and opinions expressed on Awareness 2 Action are those of the guests and host and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Prevention Department or Northwestern Community Services.