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Hours After I Asked For A Divorce My Husband Ended His Life. This Is What I Wish I'd Known.
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“The following weeks were nightmarish as I struggled to make sense of what had happened and my role in it.” Shavaun Scott is a psychotherapist specializing in trauma recovery. Her memoir, “Nightbird,” explores personal and professional journeys through suicide, abuse and healing. Need help? In the U.S., call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) for the National Domestic Violence Hotline. This article originally appeared on HuffPost in April 2026.