Episode 4 - Daragh Fleming on Suicide Loss and Relearning Emotion

In this episode of the RIP.ie podcast Parting Words, writer and poet Daragh Fleming shares the story of losing his best friend, Erbie Underwood, to suicide at just 18 years old.

Daragh speaks openly about the shock of Erbie’s death, the guilt he carried for years, and how his grief slowly shifted into four years of emotional numbness. He reflects on the silence that surrounds young men, the signs he never saw, and the long journey toward understanding his own mental health.

Through honest conversation with host Muireann O’Connell, Daragh explores the reality of suicide grief, the questions that never get answered, and the fear that shaped his early adulthood. He also shares how writing became the tool that helped him relearn emotion and rebuild his life.

This is a powerful and compassionate conversation for anyone who has been affected by suicide or sudden loss, and a reminder of why speaking openly about grief matters.

Watch, listen, and join us as we explore the stories that shape how we live with loss.

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