Gen Gomlam returns to the podcast for a very personal and deeply moving conversation about how to heal and find peace after a loved one takes their life. So many emotions of guilt, anger, shame are addressed as well as a profound exploration of the causes of suicidal ideation. Although it’s an uncomfortable subject, it is a very important one. We hope by talking openly about it we can offer comfort and wisdom to those who might be grieving in a similar way, and help remove any stigma or shame around a sorrow that is unfortunately all too common in our modern times.

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If you have been affected by the issues raised in this episode, please know there are many confidential helplines and avenues of support available to you, for example:

In the United States:
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
<a href="http://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">suicidepreventionlifeline.org</a>
This is available 24/7 to anyone in crisis, feeling suicidal or in emotional distress. You can speak to them online or over the phone by calling <a href="tel://1-800-273-8255" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">1-800-273-8255</a>.

In the United Kingdom:
The Samaritans
<a href="http://samaritans.org/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">samaritans.org</a>
Samaritans is a unique charity dedicated to those in crisis and experiencing feelings of isolation and disconnection that can lead to suicide. They offer support via phone (116-123) or via email on <a href="mailto:Jo@samaritans.org" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jo@samaritans.org</a>

In Australia:
Lifeline
<a href="http://lifeline.org.au/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">lifeline.org.au</a>
Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.
Call the crisis support hotline at <a href="tel://13-11-14" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">13-11-14</a>
Confidential text support: <a href="tel://0477-13-11-14" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">0477-13-11-14</a>
Online chat: available <a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>

In Canada:
Crisis Services Canada
<a href="http://crisisservicescanada.ca/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">crisisservicescanada.ca</a>
CSC provide suicide prevention services and further support to people in Canada. Call toll free for crisis support at <a href="tel://1-833-456-4566" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">1-833-456-4566</a>.
Text support: 45645

In New Zealand:
Lifeline Aotearoa
<a href="http://lifeline.org.nz/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">lifeline.org.nz</a>
Their Suicide Crisis Helpline is: <a href="tel://0800-543-354" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">0800-543-354</a>. Their calls are answered by qualified counsellors and trained volunteers. You can also text HELP to 4357.

Worldwide:
Befrienders
<a href="http://befrienders.org/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">befrienders.org</a>
This service is available globally and they can search for helplines for countries that are not listed above.

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Book references:
Joyful Path of Good Fortune: https://kadampa.org/book/joyful-path-of-good-fortune 
Living Meaningfully Dying Joyfully: https://kadampa.org/book/living-meaningfully-dying-joyfully 

Gen Gomlam is the Resident Teacher in Kadampa Meditation Center Florida https://meditationinsarasota.org/. 

The participants of these podcasts are practicing meditation according to the New Kadampa Tradition, which has over a thousand meditation centers worldwide. 

See more https://kadampa.org/ 

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