Families remembering someone lost to suicide
Survivors
Our stories through the holidays.
A tradition kept, a gathering changed, a memory carried quietly. There is no single way through this season, and no obligation to share.
Holiday grief stories
Stories are reviewed before publication. This is a collection of personal experiences, not a discussion forum, peer-support service or medical advice.
No stories have been published yet. Every submission stays private until reviewed.
Share your holiday story
Write up to 6,000 characters about remembrance or your experience of the holidays. Please omit method or means details, graphic descriptions, identifying details about others without permission, and advice about treatment. No photographs or comments are collected here.
Your email stays private and is used only to handle your submission; this does not subscribe you to marketing. Your chosen name, title and story may appear publicly only after review. Use “Anonymous” if you prefer. To request withdrawal, email hello@beyondseptember.com with your reference.
This form and its emails are not monitored for urgent help. United States: Call or text 988: Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. For immediate danger, call 911. Outside the United States, contact your local emergency service or crisis line.
Read the free holiday-grief guide