Tragic Loss : Lessons From a Silent Goodbye

by Fuad Abdullah

Losing a loved one is heartbreaking, but losing them to suicide brings a different kind of pain, one filled with unanswered questions, guilt, and isolation. When I lost my son, I felt lost, searching for guidance, understanding, and a way to keep going.

This book is a deeply personal reflection on navigating loss, mental health, and faith. Though rooted in my experience with suicide loss, its insights apply to any tragic loss, whether from accidents, war, or disasters. I explore the silent battles of mental illness, the struggle to reconcile loss with faith, and the long road to healing.

No one expects to walk this path, but with resilience, support, and faith, healing is possible.

Now avaialble at the following bookstores: MPH, Popular and Kinokuniya.

204 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2025

About the author

Fuad Abdullah is a father and mental health advocate whose writing rises from the silence of suicide loss. Through faith, psychology, and lived experience, he turns grief into words of remembrance and resilience.

His works form a unique journey through the unspoken landscape of suicide loss, grief, and healing — offering solace and insight to those walking similar paths.

Fuad shares this truth: Grief is not something we escape. It is something we live with — because love never truly ends.

Reviews

[Hamidah Effendi · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Siapa yang potong bawang ni… 😭😭😭😭😭”
Terus terang, saya tak tahu bagaimana mahu review buku ini.

Tragic Loss : Learn from a silent goodbye - Fuad Abdullah.

Ia menyentuh isu kesihatan mental dan duka mendalam yang dialami selepas kehilangan insan tersayang secara mengejut.

📌 Pesan penting: jika anda sedang melalui masa sukar, tolong dapatkan bantuan profesional. Jangan tanggung seorang diri.
📌 Kita juga perlu belajar untuk bertanya khabar – sekadar “Hello, how are you?” mungkin nampak kecil, tapi sangat bermakna.
📌 Kadang-kadang kita tak mampu buat apa-apa, tapi kita boleh jadi pendengar yang baik, dan bantu setakat yang kita mampu.

💌 Dari hati saya untuk kamu, ya kamu yang sedang baca ini:
“How are you? Are you okay? Saya doakan kesihatan dan kebahagiaan kamu sentiasa terpelihara. Semoga Allah sentiasa mencintai kamu.”

Kepada penulis, terima kasih kerana berkongsi perjalanan dan pengalaman ini. Saya belajar banyak perkara.

Sebagai seorang insan & hamba Allah SWT yang lemah, saya merasai setiap helaian buku ini dengan begitu mendalam. Its good to learn something yang jarang dibincangkan.

“It’s okay to not be okay, sometimes.
We are not perfect.
Dalam Islam, kita diajar untuk mencari keseimbangan antara hati dan akal. Bila jatuh, jangan risau… kita boleh bangkit semula, insyaAllah.”

Sediakan tisu sebelum baca, guys… 🥹

[Lydia Mohd Nasir · Rating 4 out of 5]

Suicide is a silent goodbye, indeed a tragic loss. It's hard for the person left behind to cope and accept. But, one solid point is, healing is possible. 


This book enlightens me on healing from suicide loss. Healing didn't happen overnight, started small. It provides sound and practical guides. Through the healing journey, survivors open the door to rediscover themselves, build resilience, gain peace and find meaning.

Thank you for writing this.

[Fuad Abdullah · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a deeply personal reflection on navigating loss, mental health, and faith. Though rooted in the experience with suicide loss, its insights apply to any tragic loss, whether from accidents, war, or disasters. The book explores the silent battles of mental illness, the struggle to reconcile loss with faith, and the long road to healing.

No one expects to walk this path, but with resilience, support, and faith, healing is possible.

[Layli Chee · Rating 5 out of 5]

"𝙴𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚢 𝚌𝚘𝚗𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚜𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 𝚜𝚊𝚟𝚎𝚜 𝚕𝚒𝚟𝚎𝚜."

This book broke me in more ways than one. My heart aches for everyone involved. It was a honor to read this and I will always pray for everyone, that no matter what happens... don't stop yourself from trying to be there for others. Time waits for no one. Life is short. Be kind and love with everything you have <3

Don't forget to take care of yourself too. People tend to get lost in helping others, they forget to stop and take a break. 𝒴𝑜𝓊 𝓂𝒶𝓉𝓉𝑒𝓇 𝓉𝑜𝑜 <3

[Fredo · Rating 5 out of 5]

A deeply moving and courageous book that brings light to the often-silenced reality of suicide loss. Tragic Loss combines raw emotion, personal reflection, and faith-based insight to help readers understand the unseen struggles of mental illness. It’s not just a memoir—it’s a guide for healing, compassion, and awareness. A must-read for anyone navigating grief or supporting others through it.