“If death is taboo, suicide is a hundred times more so. Cathie bravely pulls back the curtain on the suicide of her husband Brian to reveal the intimate and personal details of dealing with the suicide of a loved one. She provides insights, information, and a lived experienced that will help the reader understand what surviving a successful suicide is truly like.”

“Your Suicide Didn’t Kill Me is an important resource for readers trying to navigate the unique grief and mourning that follows the suicide of a loved one. Cathie Godfrey weaves her personal story about losing her husband Brian together with wise words and advice that will help all of us who have been touched by suicide. Her honesty, courage, and warmth are reflected on every page.”

“Cathie does what is necessary. She does not sugarcoat suicide. She describes a detailed, raw glimpse into the painful experience of a survivor. Cathie’s story provides comfort and understanding. Her book is a powerful read for any survivor of suicide grappling with grief and unanswered questions.”

“Cathie Godfrey has shared her intimate journey of finding true love and the unimaginable ending of her ‘Happily Ever After’ life by her husband’s death by suicide. I experienced the profound roller coaster of emotions and unimaginable challenges Godfrey faced prior to and following her husband’s death. Your Suicide Didn’t Kill Me is relevant, real, and educational. Cathie has gifted her readers with new terminology and a deeper understanding of how to find support and be supportive when death is a result of suicide.”

“A masterful, engaging, informative book that leaves the reader with hope. Godfrey shares the devastation she and her school aged children worked through to rebuild their lives following her husband’s suicide. She openly recounts the role mental health care played in helping her family process the shock and trauma as they grieved. Godfrey corrects faulty suicide narratives circulating in society. A must-read book for anyone working with the public—clergy, social workers, educators, law enforcement, and healthcare providers.”

“Cathie Godfrey’s book is a survival guide for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. Her powerful story will inspire and give strength to others afflicted by this unique grief, helping them find strength and carry on through the darkest of days. Loaded with resources, grief coping strategies, and wisdom, Cathie tells a vulnerable story so raw, personal, and real that one can’t help but admire her tenacity, resilience, and grit. As a fellow survivor, I could relate to many of Cathie’s emotions, struggles, and fears. She also raises awareness and shines a light on mental health. I highly recommend this book to everyone.