We explore the healing power of making future plans after suicide loss, demonstrating how looking forward can create purpose and stability while honoring our grief journey. Planning isn't about forgetting our loved ones but choosing to live fully despite loss, integrating our grief into a meaningful future.

• Grief after suicide loss often leaves survivors feeling stuck in survival mode, resistant to planning ahead
• Moving forward doesn't mean moving on—it means integrating grief while still choosing to live fully
• Planning trips or experiences provides something positive to anticipate, helping lift grief's heaviness
• Celebrations and milestone dates offer opportunities to honor loved ones' memories in meaningful ways
• Career changes or personal goals often emerge as survivors recognize life's brevity and seek greater purpose
• Start with small plans like a weekend getaway or dinner with friends to build momentum
• Remember David Kessler's wisdom: "Healing doesn't mean the loss didn't happen. It means it no longer controls your life"

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