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# Impacted Survivors

Raising the Awareness on Murder-Suicide Loss

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## Posts

- [My Brother’s Sweater](http://impactedsurvivors.org/my-brothers-sweater/) - Everyone. Everyday. This morning, I realized I was wearing my brother’s sweater. I was standing in front of the mirror getting ready for the day. Nothing unusual. Just the quiet rhythm of a routine I have done a thousand times before. And then, for some reason, it hit me. It is one he got from
- [After 31 Years, I Still Miss My Grandma](http://impactedsurvivors.org/after-31-years-i-still-miss-my-grandma/) - Every year around my birthday, which falls toward the end of the month, I get a little weepy. I imagine it’s for many reasons—and no, not the obvious “Oh no! I’m getting older.” Age doesn’t bother me. If anything, I see getting older as a rite of passage. I’m another year wiser, and like aged
- [Go to the Conference](http://impactedsurvivors.org/go-to-the-conference/) - On April 24, 2025, the Impacted Survivors team—Kristina Faulkner, Tina Chevalier, and Michael Vinton—presented their topic, “The Combination No One Wants to Talk About: Murder-Suicides,” to a packed room of attendees. This presentation was part of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s annual Suicide Prevention Conference, held just outside the Boston area. More than 200
- [Moving Through the Holidays with Care](http://impactedsurvivors.org/moving-through-the-holidays-with-care/) - The holiday season can be complicated, especially when grief sits close to the surface. This time of year can hold warmth, connection, and moments that feel comforting, but it can also stir memories, tension, loneliness, and emotions that feel heavier than usual. If this season brings more questions than joy, more ache than celebration, you
- [ When Love Stays Behind: A Tribute to My Mom After Goodbye ](http://impactedsurvivors.org/when-love-stays-behind-a-tribute-to-my-mom-after-goodbye/) - This blog is a follow up to “When Grief Meets Grief: Navigating Loss Within Loss" He’s gone. We knew this moment was coming. It crept in slowly, painfully, and now it has arrived. Even though we were bracing for it, nothing could truly prepare us. The world feels both quieter and heavier without him
- [When Grief Meets Grief: Navigating Loss Within Loss](http://impactedsurvivors.org/when-grief-meets-grief-navigating-loss-within-loss/) - Four and a half years ago, my world shifted forever when I lost my brother in a way that shattered my heart and changed the shape of my life. I have been learning, sometimes stumbling, through the daily work of living alongside grief. And then, this year, grief returned. My stepfather, someone who had been
- [An Unexpected Gut Punch](http://impactedsurvivors.org/an-unexpected-gut-punch/) - Some days just stop you in your tracks. Today was one of those days, the kind that pulls you right back into the center of your grief without warning. No time to prepare. No heads-up. Just… here we are again. It was a dark, snowy Monday morning, the kind where most people probably wanted to
- [Murder-Suicide: A Tragedy That Demands Compassionate Awareness](http://impactedsurvivors.org/murder-suicide-a-tragedy-that-demands-compassionate-awareness/) - This blog was written by Dr. Christine Malone and published on December 16, 2024 after the ISMS team joined her on her Good Grief Podcast. Many thanks to Dr. Malone for the opportunity to share our stories. Murder-suicide is a profoundly tragic event that leaves families, friends, and communities grappling with grief, confusion, and unanswered
- [The Dialectics of Grief: Navigating Contradictions in Loss](http://impactedsurvivors.org/the-dialectics-of-grief-navigating-contradictions-in-loss/) - Grief is one of the most complex emotions we experience. It’s a never-ending journey filled with ups and downs, windy unpredictable roads. One minute everything feels peaceful and then BOOM, a crashing wave of overwhelming sadness ensues. To understand grief is to understand its dialectical nature—a constant tension between opposing forces that coexist, often in
- [Working to Live](http://impactedsurvivors.org/working-to-live/) - In the aftermath of my brother’s death, there were so many things that needed to be done. When I was able to finally shake off the shock of what had happened, one of the first things that came naturally to me was to go straight into “work” mode. My priority was getting into his condo
- [To Dream the Impossible Dream](http://impactedsurvivors.org/to-dream-the-impossible-dream/) - “……I was afraid to dream because my dreams were broken.” My brother died on a Monday afternoon as did his mother in-law, whose life he took that day. From the moment that I got the call from my father, about what had transpired earlier that day, my heart exploded into pieces. It was only
- [A Personal Answer to a Common Question](http://impactedsurvivors.org/a-personal-answer-to-a-common-question/) - So often, I hear the question, "Which year is/was the hardest?" This is impossible to answer. Every individual is different, just as every loss is different. Grief is not linear, and it is so unpredictable. There are moments when you feel like you are "normal" and going about your daily life, and then something can

## Pages

- [Home](http://impactedsurvivors.org/) - Welcome to a place of understanding Support and Connection After Murder- Suicide Loss Impacted Survivors of Murder Suicide is a survivor led organization offering virtual peer support groups for individuals and families impacted by murder-suicide. We exist to ensure that those living with this loss are met with understanding and connection. When isolation feels heavyMany
- [Advocacy and Public Engagement](http://impactedsurvivors.org/raising-awareness/) - Advocacy and Public Engagement Advocacy and Public Engagement ISMS engages in survivor informed advocacy to ensure that families impacted by murder suicide are represented with accuracy, dignity, and care. Through conference presentations, podcast conversations, and collaboration with organizations working in prevention, postvention, and survivor support, we contribute lived experience to broader conversations surrounding this loss. We
- [About](http://impactedsurvivors.org/about/) - About ISMS About Impacted Survivors of Murder Suicide Impacted Survivors of Murder Suicide was founded by Michael Vinton, Tina Chevalier, and Kristina F., LCMHC, each personally impacted by murder suicide loss. After navigating their own experiences, they began searching for support created specifically for families living with this kind of grief and found very little
- [Contact](http://impactedsurvivors.org/contact/) - Empowerment through Connection EMAIL in**@***************rs.com Connect with us to access resources tailored to your journey towards healing and hope. Choose to take the first step towards a brighter future. Instagram Facebook Let's get in touch Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Your Name *Email Address *Your Message *Send Message Get in Touch
- [Podcast](http://impactedsurvivors.org/podcast/) - Unspoken Grief: Finding Strength in Silent Struggles A Podcast for Healing and Support: Stories and Resources for Impacted Survivors Unspoken Grief: Find Strength in Silent Struggles Tune in to our thought-provoking podcast, where we navigate the intricate emotions and challenges faced by those impacted by such tragedies. Join us as we delve into the multifaceted
- [First Responders](http://impactedsurvivors.org/first-responders/) - Guidelines for First Responders Supporting Survivors of Murder-Suicide in the First 72 Hours First responders play a critical role in providing immediate support to survivors of murder-suicide incidents. The first 72 hours are crucial for ensuring survivors' emotional and physical well-being, preserving evidence, and connecting them to long-term support. This page outlines key steps and
- [Grief Course](http://impactedsurvivors.org/grief-course/) - From Tragedy to Healing: Guiding You Through Loss After Murder-Suicide Grief after a murder-suicide is uniquely complex and can be deeply traumatic. Survivors may experience a combination of intense grief, trauma, confusion, guilt, and stigma. Do you…have difficulty processing what happened?ask yourself, *What could I have done to prevent this?”feel guilt for feeling anger toward
- [Resources](http://impactedsurvivors.org/resources/) - Resources As survivors of such a tragic and painful experience, it is important to know that you are not alone in your journey of healing and recovery. Here are some valuable resources that can provide support and guidance during this difficult time: Websites: My Grief Connection is a hub of grief resources. MGC was founded
- [Peer Support](http://impactedsurvivors.org/support-group/) - Peer Support at ISMS Peer Support at ISMS At Impacted Survivors of Murder Suicide, we understand the layered and complex experience of losing a loved one to murder suicide. This type of loss often carries grief, stigma, and isolation that can feel difficult to name in other spaces. Our peer support calls are created by
- [Comfort Calls](http://impactedsurvivors.org/comfort-calls/) - Comfort Calls Comfort Calls If you are not quite ready to join a peer support group but feel the need to talk, we offer individual Comfort Calls. These virtual one to one conversations provide a gentle space to share what feels present for you. Whether you have questions about our community or simply need someone to
- [Blogs](http://impactedsurvivors.org/blogs/) - Blog Stories and Insight on Murder Suicide Loss This space features writing shaped by lived experience and informed perspective. Survivors, advocates, and professionals share reflections on murder suicide loss, its complexities, and its impact on individuals and families.Some pieces are deeply personal. Others explore broader themes in grief, prevention, and postvention. All are offered with

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