7 Points of Impact

Surviving Suicide: Growing Through the Grief and Guilt

By Dr. Alison DiBarto-Goggin

Available for purchase at our office for $20.

“Deep down I always knew Patrick would never survive to see his niece born. He was one of my brothers, who struggled with a powerful drug addiction. Every time I saw him, I held him, hugged him, and kissed him until he pushed me away and called me an ‘idiot’. I cherished each second, each phone call, always thinking to myself, “What if this is the last time I see him?”

Dr. DiBarto is a contributing author to the 7 Points of Impact Anthology, and wrote a chapter on her brother’s suicide. A chapter on surviving, healing, and growing, Dr DiBarto shares her journey of working with her grief.

More on the 7 Points Anthology:

Welcome to the 7 Points of Impact perspectives!

This anthology book contains chapters from more than 52 contributing authors. It is designed to provide inspiration, information and perspectives on the life topics of:

• Spiritual Connection
• Life Mission and Purpose
• Personal Empowerment
• Relationships
• Magnificent Mental Mindset
• Healthy Bodies Alive to Thrive
• Flourishing Finances

The discussions on these topics are presented as life-coaching options, transformational tools and individual viewpoints designed to stimulate the creative process of self-directed, selective actions by readers. One small shift can change your life.Better choices lead to improved results.

The 7 Points of Impact book was born from the desire to be helpful to others. Every moment we are born anew. Life is ever changing, ever evolving. Some changes are self-orchestrated, while others come to our lives through a series of events or life circumstances seemingly beyond our realm of influence. Yet, each person holds the capabilities to move or change with the ever shifting tides of life…even if we only adjust our own perspectives.

Compiling the 7 Points of Impact book has been one of the most rewarding collaborative projects I have ever been privileged to be a part of. The inception of the 7 Points concept came from my desire to lead a balanced life and my own writings on that topic.

The true blessing occurred as I began to “attract the right and perfect authors” into this project. What a privilege it has been to work with, and be in a relationship with, this magnificent group of ministers, mentors, coaches and entrepreneurs.

I believe a more powerful force, a Higher Power, supported me in my ability to attract authors who are strong, independent thinkers longing to have a positive impact on the world. The same energetic, loving, guiding force will now attract the “right and perfect readers” to this book and into our lives.

It is our sincere desire that these diverse perspectives touch your heart, inspire you and open new, life-changing possibilities for you. Let the words in these chapters illuminate the path as you seek your truth. Be your authentic self…true to that which brings the highest and best to your life. We also encourage you to remember this paradox:

You are perfect the way you are…
So is your desire to change!