For Barrie

I heard today. My cousin took her own life. These flowers remind me of you - bright and warm and seemingly always sunny. I wish I could have been there to console you in your hour of despair.

I hope you're at peace. I want to commit myself to being a better sister, mother, cousin, friend... to let those in my life know that there's someone they can reach out to. And to let others know when I need them too.

You'll be missed so much.