Psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott described the devastating aftermath of discovering her husband, Robert, dead by suicide hours after she had asked him for a divorce. The event, which occurred in October 2004, profoundly impacted Scott, leading her to re-evaluate her understanding of their marriage and his final actions.
Scott recounted arriving home from work to a dark house, a stark contrast to the usual lit exterior. Her husband's truck was parked unusually. Upon entering, she found him having hanged himself in the dining room, with a light positioned to illuminate his body. She later learned of a note he had pinned to the front door: "I'm waiting for you in the dining room."
In the initial days and months following Robert's death, Scott grappled with guilt, believing she had caused his suicide. She explained that her upbringing emphasized placing others' needs before her own and a belief in her ability to