489 SelfWork: When Suicide Is A Brutal Shock

Note: In this episode, Dr. Margaret talks with Penny Gray, who lost her husband to suicide. Please read/listen carefully. Here are international numbers of suicide hotlines . Suicide is hard for all, and horrific for others. Why? Because someone they loved died by suicide, and they were absolutely shocked. Not that suicide isn't always extremely hard on those that loved the person who took their own life. But when you suspect nothing... the emotions that come are hard to understand and accept. Whether you're a parent, a wife, a friend, a partner - the question of why they couldn't tell you what they were going through can haunt you. Maybe the concept of perfectly hidden depression can help. Pre-order The Perfectly Hidden Depression Workbook - A stand-alone workbook exploring the ten traits of Perfectly Hidden Depression, with guided exercises to help you decide what to keep from your drive and perfectionism, and what to let go. Publishes April 1 st ! Pre-orders matter! Be a part of the conversation and join Dr. Margaret’s newsletter for one weekly email featuring the latest blog post and podcast episode. Have a question or comment? Send a voice message for possible use on the podcast. By recording, you give permission for your voice to be used on SelfWork! Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: Advertising Inquiries:

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489 SelfWork: When Suicide Is A Brutal Shock is an episode from The SelfWork Podcast by Margaret Robinson Rutherford PhD.

This episode is 42:11 long.

This episode was published on Mar 13, 2026.

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