National Survivors of Suicide Day
Today is National Survivors of Suicide Day, in recognition of the particular pain and stigma of having a loved one kill themselves. It is also the 15th anniversary of my mom's suicide. I didn't attend any events -- seemed too much like group therapy which freaks me out. I didn't feel like posting anything about suicide awareness/prevention on facebook either. It wouldn't make anyone actually think about suicide prevention or mental health. It would just generate some platitudes or awkward questions.
I was supposed to go to a movie event in the city with my mother-in-law but she was sick. I mulled about this morning, till Jim suggested i go out anyway. I ended up secondhand shopping in my town (4 shops, woo!) and brunching with my dear friend Pam and her friend. Shopped at a big spice store too, plus TJ and Whole Foods stops.
Retail therapy... Sweet. I'm glad Jim could take over parenting for the day. I am lucky to have him! Tomorrow -- my turn.
In the meantime... Miss you mom.
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