{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/695440006d80a931eb4e5a0a/69f03c8542ac2dba68530d44?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ep. 7 - Grief in the Gray: The Stories You’re Not Hearing About Murder-Suicide","description":"<p>In this episode of Unspoken Grief, hosts Michael Vinton and Tina Chevalier talk about their survivor-led nonprofit community, ISMS (Impacted Survivors of Murder Suicide), which offers peer support spaces, awareness, and advocacy, especially for families of the person who caused harm. Michael and Tina share their experiences losing their loved ones five years ago, describing shock, sleeplessness, confusion, stigma, and the difficulty of grieving someone who also caused harm, while emphasizing that loved ones are “more than their final act.” They discuss ripple effects on friends, neighbors, witnesses, and first responders, the long journey after headlines fade, practical aftermath issues, and concerns about sensationalized media language and oversimplified explanations. They highlight hope found through community, expand support calls, and invite listeners to access resources at <strong>impactedsurvivors.org</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>988 Lifeline number</strong>: <a href=\"https://988lifeline.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://988lifeline.org/</a>&nbsp;</p><p>At the 988 Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life's challenges can sometimes be complex. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Didi Hirsch Mental Services: </strong><a href=\"http://didihirsch.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>didihirsch.org</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Crisis Text Line</strong></p><p>Text HOME to 741741 Free, 24/7 Mental Health Support&nbsp;</p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Michael Vinton</strong></p><p>Email: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:_info@impactedsurvivors.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">info@impactedsurvivors.com</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Website: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.michaelvinton.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.michaelvinton.com</a>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.impactedsurvivors.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.impactedsurvivors.org</a></p><p>Podcast: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/7dtCi6SDQaKLD6HYbfxqBw?si=b68a1cfcee3640bf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Unspoken Grief&nbsp;</a></p><p>IG: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/therealmichaelvinton/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@therealmichaelvinton</a></p><p>FB: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/michael.vinton.3/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Michael Vinton</a></p><p>Linkedin: &nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-vinton-6702a373\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">m/ichael-vinton-6702a373</a></p><p>IDMB: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4105277/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_0_nm_8_in_0_q_Michael%2520Vinton\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Michael Vinton (III)</a></p><p>Headshot:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tveaHuVzf00RvXrBzLKgwDNGVoHPjE47/view\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Headshot 1</a></p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_DDmcMsdriB8PofOUJKm_DnThjtDWB6t/view\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Headshot 2</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Tina Chevalier</strong></p><p>Email: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:Tina@impactedsurvivors.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Tina@impactedsurvivors.com</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Website: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.impactedsurvivors.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.impactedsurvivors.org&nbsp;</a></p><p>Podcast:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/7dtCi6SDQaKLD6HYbfxqBw?si=b68a1cfcee3640bf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Unspoken Grief</a></p><p>IG: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/impactedsurvivorsofms?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@impactedsurvivorsofms</a></p><p>FB: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570649398107\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a></p><p>Headshot;&nbsp;<a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B9YixchQ6CZ8vAUVmyiYHn2z1JkVgUyc/view\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Headshot</a></p>","author_name":"Michael Vinton, Kristina Faulkner, Tina Chevalier"}