Michelle Linn-Gust

Do They Have Bad Days in Heaven? Michelle Linn-Gust

When the first edition of Do They Have Bad Days in Heaven? Surviving the Suicide Loss of a Sibling was published in 2001, it was the first comprehensive resource for sibling suicide survivors. In this updated edition, Michelle Linn-Gust (Rusk) doesn't change the story she told nineteen years ago, but gives the reader perspective on the changes that have occurred on how suicide and suicide loss are viewed. She also discusses how her life has changed. And stayed the same. Do They Have Bad Days in Heaven? Surviving the Suicide Loss of a Sibling is the first comprehensive resource for sibling suicide survivors. Michelle Linn-Gust takes the reader through the personal experience of losing her younger sister Denise Linn and weaves in the available research for sibling survivors. Michelle also journeys sibling loss through the life span. No matter how old you are, youll find valuable help in Do They Have Bad Days in Heaven? Michelle explains suicide, the grief process, and how sibling death impacts the brothers and sisters left behind. She adds practical advice for how sibling suicide survivors can help themselves. This book is also helpful for those who want to reach out to sibling survivors including parents, teacher, counselors, and friends. Reading Do They Have Bad Days in Heaven? assists them in understanding the grief process that the sibling survivor travels.