#6 - Stephanie Battelle: Surviving the Shock of Suicide

In this heartfelt episode of Survival in the Trenches: Life Beyond Loss, Stephanie Battelle opens up about losing her son Dale to suicide and the profound journey of grief, healing, and advocacy that followed. Stephanie shares her personal story, from Dale’s early life and struggles with mental health to the devastating moment that changed her world forever. Through candid reflections, she highlights the importance of mental health awareness and breaking the stigma surrounding it.

This episode is for anyone touched by grief, mental health challenges, or suicide loss—whether directly or through someone they love. Listeners will gain insight into navigating grief, practical advice for finding support, and inspiration from Stephanie’s resilience and mission to honor Dale’s legacy.