Dr. Trudy Meehan

Dr. Trudy Meehan, a positive psychology lecturer and author of The Way Home, shares her deeply personal journey of grieving the suicide of her ex-partner. She discusses how to navigate difficult conversations with young children, using metaphors to explain painful realities and create safe spaces for mourning. Trudy highlights the importance of rituals, parental honesty, and the unique bond formed through shared grief. She emphasizes that feelings of anger towards a loved one’s suicide are natural and urges those struggling to recognize their connections and seek help.