We are the Survivors of Loved Ones' Suicides, a peer-led, non-denominational support group located in San Antonio, Texas. We're dedicated to helping each other and ourselves work through the emotional turmoil caused by the death of a loved one, friend, or associate to suicide.
More than 44,000 people are lost each year to suicide in the United States. Countless thousands more are left behind to pick up the pieces of their shattered lives while trying to cope with the tragic loss of a loved one to suicide. This is where SOLOS can help. Explore the site, look at what we offer and see if we may be able to help you.
Mark your calendars!
Walk to Prevent Suicide
Join SOLOS as the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Out of the Darkness walk for suicide prevention at Nelson Wolff Statium on November 4. Check in begins at 11:30am and the walk begins at 1:00pm. You can register at the above link and if you'd like more information email outofdarkness.sa@gmail.com or call Bebe Rodriguez at (210) 218-7710.
National Surviror Day
Survivor Day is the one day a year when people affected by suicide loss gather around the world at events in their local communities to find comfort and gain understanding as they share stories of healing and hope. This year the event will be at the South Texas Blood & Tissue Center - Donor Pavilion, 6211 IH-10 West at First Park Ten, San Antonio, 78201. Register or call Michelle Ramirez at 210-632-3093 for more information.
Holiday Pot Luck
The Holiday Pot Luck will be December 5 starting at 6:30pm. Bring something to share and spend the evening with your fellow SOLOS participants enjoying a meal and fellowship. We hope to see you there!
Love, Loss and Survival
NBA player Ryan Anderson, from the New Orleans Pelicans, talks about losing his girlfriend to suicide. It's a compelling story and so many affected by suicide and can relate to the emotions and termoil after the act. You can read the article in Sports Illustrated.
Memorium Photographs
If you would like your loved ones' photograph and information to appear on the SOLOS memoriam page please e-mail a quality digital image along with any infomation you would like on the page. Our webmaster will try to get your memorial posted as quickly as possible.
Quotable
"When people kill themselves, they think they're ending the pain, but all they're doing is passing it on to those they leave behind." Jeannette Walls
"Hope is a necessity for normal life and the major weapon against the suicide impulse." Karl A. Menninger