There are those who believe Halloween is the end of the harvest season, the end of the year.

Ironically, this day has seen a lot ef endings for me including relationships, the passing of loved ones, even impact to my mental health.

It used to be my favourite time of year. My mother (who passed on a Halloween) was mostly a bully to me, but Halloween was the one time of year she made a special time for me. It was the only time of year I have positive memories of family.

That is gone now. I mourn my mom, I mourn a friend, I mourn my better health. I mourn the happier times I spent with my own children, and now I mourn the end of a relationship.

Today will be a difficult one.