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Apr 14
2h 14m

Husbands Psychosis Led to Suicide

Devorah Roloff
About this episode

#podcast #widow #mentalhealth #mentalillness #psychosis #marriage #loss


At just 30 years old, Frances never imagined she would be a widow. This is the story of her husband, the love of her life, who tragically lost his battle with mental illness after experiencing a sudden and devastating psychotic break. His passing was not just a loss—it was a shockwave that changed everything she knew about life, love, and grief.


Frances Links:

Reddit widowers community page: https://www.reddit.com/r/widowers/s/nLJ27FWunk988

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline website: https://988lifeline.org/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=onebox


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Topics: Widowhood, Grief Journey, Sudden Loss, Mental Illness, Psychosis, Loss

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