Public service announcement?
May, is 'Mental Health Awareness Month'... Many years ago, my Father chose this day, May 16th, to end his life. He was 59. I knew my Father was having an episode, and was struggling with his demons. Remotely, I was unable to determine the magnitude of this episode. I was scheduled to come to Florida, to evaluate his state of mental health, and determine a plan of action. Unfortunately, at the same time, my first husband was suffering an extreme mental health episode of his own. I changed my flight, to arrive a week later than scheduled. Obviously, my Father was unable to wait. I thought for sure, he could. I was wrong. Please remember, time matters. An hour, a day, a week, or a month, could possibly make a difference between the life or death of someone you love. Maybe, you can help. Maybe, you can't. But, maybe...
We had a complicated relationship. However, here and now, I truly believe we would have become the best of friends. Because, I am very much my Father's daughter. Unfortunately, we lost the opportunity to possibly experience a less complicated relationship. Something, we were unable to accomplish with youth. Very possibly, we could have embraced our likeness, and finally have enjoyed the relationship we had missed out on.
Please.. Be aware. If possible, please act.
Love you, my GP Family!
