Giving Voice to Depression: Real Stories & Expert Support for Depression and Mental Health

Losing a Parent to Suicide: A Son’s Journey Through Grief, Guilt, and Healing

20 Jun 2023

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What happens when suicide leaves a child behind?In this moving episode of Giving Voice to Depression, Nic Sheff—author of Ashes in the Ocean—shares his story of losing his father to suicide at just 20 years old. His father’s death left Nic grappling with grief, guilt, confusion, and fear that he would follow in his father’s footsteps.Through writing, therapy, and years of reflection, Nic began to untangle the complicated emotions that come with suicide loss. He speaks candidly about the silence that surrounded his father’s depression, the anger he carried, and the healing he eventually found by telling his story.Nic’s openness reminds survivors of suicide loss that their pain is valid, their questions are normal, and healing is possible—even after the most devastating loss.Learn more about Sebastian and his father in the book "Ashes in the Ocean": https://www.amazon.com/Ashes-Ocean-Through-Learning-Fathers/dp/0692051198/Nic’s experience of losing his father to suicide at age 20The silence and stigma surrounding his father’s depressionGuilt, anger, and unanswered questions that follow suicide lossThe fear of repeating his father’s path and inherited riskHow writing Ashes in the Ocean became a healing outletThe importance of therapy and supportive community in grievingBreaking generational silence about mental illness and suicideWhy sharing stories helps reduce shame and offers hope to othersEncouragement to survivors that grief can soften with timeTimestamps00:11 Introduction and episode framing 01:37 Guest introduction: Nic Sheff, author of Ashes in the Ocean 02:13 Nic shares the story of his father’s suicide 04:22 The silence that surrounded his father’s depression 05:15 Immediate aftermath: shock, confusion, and guilt 06:41 Anger toward his father and the pain of abandonment 08:04 Fear of repeating his father’s path into suicide 09:35 Writing as a healing tool—why Ashes in the Ocean mattered 11:27 How therapy helped process grief and loss 12:49 Breaking the cycle of silence and shame in his family 14:02 Why storytelling is critical in suicide prevention and loss support 15:33 Reflections on healing, resilience, and hope after loss 17:00 Closing messages for suicide loss survivorsExplore mental health and addiction treatment options at recovery.comFacebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/GivingVoiceToDepression/Terry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/givingvoicetodepression/

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3ª PARTE | 17 DIC 2025 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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Giving Voice to Depression: Real Stories & Expert Support for Depression and Mental Health

Losing a Parent to Suicide: A Son’s Journey Through Grief, Guilt, and Healing

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3ª PARTE | 17 DIC 2025 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

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13:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

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