Surviving

Name: Surviving
ISBN: 979-8893961669

by Lisa Sugarman

Publisher

Familius

Publication

Apr 28, 2026

Format

Paperback/Softback

Illustrated

Price

$17.09

Dimensions

6 x 9 in

ISBN

979-8893961669

ASIN

B0FLSZ3P7R

Pages

208

Age

Adult 18+

Rights Sold

🌍 World Wide Rights Available

Description

Guided by certified crisis counselor Lisa Sugarman's expert hand, Surviving is an authentic, loving resource for those seeking to understand and heal from losing a loved one to suicide.

Suicide is a growing epidemic, with a staggering rate of 700,000 deaths per year globally. And for every suicide, an average of 135 people are directly impacted. That means that worldwide an estimated 94 million people have lost someone to suicide and are struggling to navigate the aftermath: loss, grief, unanswered questions, and how to move forward. Drawing on her experience as a three-time survivor of suicide loss who has turned her pain into purpose, crisis counselor Lisa Sugarman offers a new resource that is raw, deeply personal, and practical.

Far from a clinical self-help book, Surviving: Finding Hope after Suicide Loss not only invites readers into the intimate and poignant reality of suicide loss but offers tangible tools from Sugarman's comprehensive 18-category mental health resources directory, The HelpHUB™. From managing grief and overcoming mental health challenges to moving forward and rebuilding, this gentle resource is for anyone seeking to understand and heal from losing someone to suicide. It's an essential read for survivors, mental health advocates, and anyone touched by the ripple effects of suicide. Survival is possible, and support is always within reach.

Author(s)

Lisa Sugarman

Lisa Sugarman is an author and three-time survivor of suicide loss. A passionate mental health advocate, she serves as a crisis counselor with The Trevor Project and as a storyteller with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), using her lived experience to help others find healing through connection and community. She is the Founder of The HelpHUB™, the most inclusive and comprehensive free online destination for mental health resources, tools, treatment options, crisis hotlines, and content designed to support the diverse needs of every community. Lisa is the author of Surviving: Finding Hope After Suicide Loss (2026), How to Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids and Be OK With It (2019), Untying Parent Anxiety (2017), and LIFE: It Is What It Is (2014). She also cohosts The Survivors Podcast, a show that provides candid conversations and real stories of survival for anyone impacted by suicide, grief, or mental illness. She serves as a facilitator for Safe Place, a virtual support group for suicide loss survivors hosted by Samaritans Southcoast in Boston, where she is also a member of the Board of Directors. A contributor to the Mental Health Television Network (MHTN), her writing has appeared in Calmerry, RecoveryDotCom, Healthline Parenthood, Grown & Flown, TODAY Parents, Thrive Global, LittleThings, The Washington Post, and Psychology Today. A former nationally syndicated columnist, Lisa continues to write widely on suicide, grief, loss, and mental wellness. She lives and writes just north of Boston. HEAR WHAT PEOPLE HAVE TO SAY ABOUT LISA: "Her ability to share her personal journey, navigating grief and transitioning into advocacy, was truly remarkable. Lisa provided insightful perspectives on mental health, su!c!de, and the significance of storytelling. Her authenticity and commitment to breaking the stigma surrounding these topics were evident throughout the episode, making it a compelling and impactful listen."—I Am Refocused Radio with Shemaiah A. Re...