by Chrisy Slate | Apr 12, 2022 | Faith, Grief, Holidays, Hope, Surviving a suicide loss
In this season of Lent my spirit has been drawn to the word “Peace” over and over again and as we approach Easter, I want to take a few minutes to share what my heart, mind and spirit have been going through. Peace, Is It Possible? When my entire world crashed,...
by Chrisy Slate | Feb 6, 2022 | Faith, Grief, Hope, Surviving a suicide loss
Wandering Through The Wilderness Of Woe Maybe, at some point in your life, you’ve found yourself or your family suddenly thrust into what feels like the wilderness. You know your life is forever changed, but you’re not sure at all what that change will...
by Chrisy Slate | Oct 3, 2021 | Grief, Hope, Surviving a suicide loss
Rest On Sunday May 23, 2021, I was at a bereaved parent’s retreat in Franklin, Tennessee and seated in a circle with with 14 other married couples who have experienced the death of a child. In my hands I held a handout titled “Worship & The Word” that...
by Chrisy Slate | Aug 12, 2021 | Grief, Hope, Surviving a suicide loss
This is an account of my experience, my journey and my faith since the tragic evening of August 12, 2019, when my loving 17 year old son died by suicide. I whole-heartedly trusted God before that day, but could I trust Him still? I’m looking over my shoulder at the...