Another birthday he can't celebrate

[moonlightwatie]

Anyone else feel a bittersweet twinge in their heart when someone whose suicide you survived has a birthday roll around?

Mr. Watie (my late husband) killed himself just over 9 years ago, a month before he turned 52. So this is the tenth time after his death that his birthday is rolling around again. I take the day off and try to get together with at least one friend. Sticking to that plan again.
I have an added distraction in the form of a breakup to contend with this year too. I've got a decent support system, so I'll be ok.

[Mental Fairy]

Oh hun that’s tough. My thoughts are with you. We just learn to cope year after year. No such thing as getting easier, just managing different ways each year.

[oak]

I am sorry for your loss.

You are not alone.

[moonlightwatie]

Plans so far: breakfast with one of my oldest friends, and perhaps a solo stroll around a local park of amusement I have a pass for and use up the food coupons I have.

And probably charging my trusty car because it's got a small battery and I'm using the A/C a lot. Lol

[Mental Fairy]

Moonlightwatie, I hope you’re doing better and got your walk in.