Raising the Awareness
Advocacy on Murder-Suicide Loss
An important mission for our organization is raising the awareness surrounding murder-suicide. To advocate for those left behind in the wake of these tragedies, we present at conferences, guest speak on various podcasts, and partner with local and national organizations.
Below, you will see our advocacy work to date.
December 15, 2024
Recently the ISMS team had the privilege of joining Dr. Christine Malone on her inspiring podcast Good Grief Podcast. We shared some of our stories, and how we are turning our grief into a support system for others.
December 3, 2024
Michael had the opportunity to reconnect with his longtime friends, Laura and Scott, on their podcast, The Only One In The Room Podcast. During their conversation, they delved into Michael’s profound loss and the journey he has been navigating over the past few years, embracing the challenges and growth that have shaped his experience.
November 18, 2024
Michael and Tina had the privilege of joining the lovely Nina Rodriguez of Grief and Light | Podcast, Grief Support, Community on her podcast for a discussion on navigating grief and stigma after a murder-suicide loss.
October 23, 2024
On October 23, 2024, the book entitled, “Untold Stories of Murder-Suicide” came out on Amazon. Two of our Core Members, Tina C. and Michael Vinton, took part in this collective series along with a few other loss survivors. We hope this book provides a path for others to feel not so alone in their grief, but also to allow them to walk boldly out of the shadows. You are not alone. We are here for you.
October 6, 2024
Mental Health America of Illinois hosted ISMS on their Podcast, MHAI TALKS, to discuss all things Murder-Suicide Loss.
Click on the button below to listen and find out more about the unique grief model for our type of loss.
September 13, 2024
On September 13, 2024, we had the distinct honor and privilege of participating in the IMPACT Suicide Conference. During this significant event, we shared our thought-provoking presentation titled “Murder-Suicide: The Combination No One Wants to Talk About.” This experience was not only important for raising awareness but also provided a vital platform for discussion surrounding this often-overlooked topic
“The breakout room I attended for Murder/Suicide Survivors was really amazing, it brought awareness and education on this topic that was so clearly needed.”
— conference planning committee member at IMPACT Suicide Conference 2024
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