Navigating Grief and Finding Hope: A Deep Dive into Suicide Loss and Healing

In this episode of Suicide Zen Forgiveness, host Elaine Lindsay invites guest Deva Neely to share her poignant journey through trauma, loss, and personal growth.

Deva, a former music and French teacher who lost her brother to suicide in 2013, discusses the profound impact this event had on her life, including the isolation and stigma she faced and how it launched her on a path to healing.

Deva and Elaine address the taboo surrounding discussion of suicide, the importance of honest conversations about mental health, and the need for improving support systems.

Deva, now a psychic medium, emphasizes the transformational power of reconnecting with her abilities to aid her healing process and assist others in navigating their grief. The episode highlights the critical role of education, resilience building, and open dialogue in preventing suicide and fostering a supportive community for those affected.

00:00 Introduction to Diva's Journey and Mission

02:23 The Impact of Suicide: Diva's Personal Story

03:25 Navigating Family Dynamics and Personal Healing

06:47 The Importance of Naming and Remembering Lost Loved Ones

09:55 Breaking the Silence: Discussing Suicide and Mental Health

20:20 The Role of Education and Support in Suicide Prevention

25:24 Addressing Trauma: From Personal Experience to Broader Implications

27:46 Understanding Trauma and Resilience

29:37 The Emotional Journey of Animals vs. Humans

31:49 The Struggles and Resilience of Teachers

38:37 The Importance of Mental Health Awareness

47:33 Connecting with the Beyond: A Psychic Medium's Journey

51:39 The Power of Connection and Kindness

55:29 Closing Thoughts and Acknowledgements

Deva has worn many hats over the years including spending 20 years in the classroom teaching music and French and running her own performance academy to young, up and coming singers and actors.

Life changed drastically for Deva when she lost her brother in 2013 to suicide. The trajectory of her life catapulted her into realms she wasn’t expecting.

On her grief journey she tapped back into a gift she had since childhood and it was her brother who helped her get it back.

Deva is now a psychic medium and grief coach helping others on their grief journeys teaching people that death is not a finality.

Deva now helps people tap into their own intuitive abilities to learn how to communicate with their departed loved ones, sealing the gap between the human and spirit worlds.

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