Hope after Suicide: One Woman’s Journey from
Darkness to Light
Wendy Parmley
We all have a story—hidden secrets buried in dark and rocky earth.
Our task is to unearth—to release the pain and discover the good, discover the
healing, discover the love. Uncovering the darkness makes space for the light.
After her mother took her
own life, Wendy Parmley learned firsthand the heartache, despair, and
loneliness that accompanies losing a loved one to suicide. At one point she
even contemplated taking her own life as well. In this uplifting true
narrative, you too can discover how to:
- Forgive
yourself and others - Open
your heart - Seek
help when you need it - Draw
closer to the divine
Embrace the light and
learn how to heal your soul and overcome loss as you read this touching and
tender account of a woman opening her heart years after her mother’s suicide.
My Review:
I must say that this was a difficult book to review for me. Although it is wonderful to read and has great insights and suggestions for those left behind after the suicide of a loved one, it is also emotional and heart-wrenching as it brings to the forefront those raw emotions that we all face after any loved ones' death. After losing two friends and a family member this year, reading this book was a great help in seeing the "light at the end of the tunnel" through my personal pain and anguish. Although most of the recent deaths were not from suicide, this book was one that helped me get through some rough days as well as gave me insight into what others may be experiencing and how to reach out to them.
I highly emotional and recommended read.
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Wendy Parmley suffered a disabling bike accident in September 2011. Unable
to return to her 20 year nursing career because of the continued effects of her
injuries, Wendy began the slow and painful penning of her angel mother’s story
and Wendy’s healing journey following her mom’s suicide death. Wendy’s
mom took her own life when just 31 years old, leaving behind her husband of
thirteen years and their five young children.
Wendy has long advocated
for suicide prevention and has participated on various professional and
community based groups dedicated to that end. She also recognizes the
need to unashamedly support those who must continue to live in the painful
aftermath of a loved one’s suicide and passionately lends her voice to that
cause.
Prior to her bike
accident, Wendy worked in nursing leadership for 14 years, earning her MBA
degree from
in 2007. Despite her continued limitations, Wendy is grateful to spend
more time with the love of her life, her husband Mark. She is ever
grateful for his support and the support of their three married sons and their
wives, their amazing daughter, and their beautiful two grandchildren who fill
their life with sunshine.
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