My Dad Died - What Happened to My Mom Next Broke Me

I woke up to 15 missed calls and in that moment, something in me already knew. Nothing prepares you for the call that changes your life forever. In this episode, I sit down with Aleksei Archer, who shares the devastating morning she learned her father had died by suicide, and the quiet signs she now wishes she had seen sooner. This isn’t just a story about loss. It’s about guilt, awareness, and learning how to show up for the people we love before it’s too late. In this episode: The hidden signs of suicide and mental health struggles What grief after losing a parent to suicide really feels like How to ask the hard questions that could save a life Why checking in might matter more than you think If this conversation hits close to home, send it to someone you care about…and don’t wait to reach out. Key Moments: 00:00 The Call That Changed Everything 03:12 The Accident That Didn’t Add Up 06:03 I Woke Up to 15 Missed Calls 10:24 The Guilt Hit Me Instantly 13:09 My Life Split Into Before & After 17:48 How to Spot Suicidal Thoughts Early 20:05 10 Men Lost…Why This Keeps Happening 23:03 Commit vs Died by Suicide Explained 26:05 When Grief Becomes Complicated 31:06 The Simple Habit That Could Save a Life 35:22 Do People Who Die by Suicide Want to Die? 38:10 The Dangerous Short Window Before Suicide 44:15 The Hard Questions That Could Save Someone 47:08 How to Hold Space Without Fixing 50:12 What I Wish I Did Differently Guest info: YouTube: @MourningGloryClubPodcast Instagram: @mourninggloryclub @alekseiarcher (https://www.instagram.com/alekseiarcher/)