Invisible Pain Day

33 Baldwin Road,Parsippany-Troy Hills NJ 07054

07 January, 2022

Description

Invisible Pain Day, to be observed every January 7th, will bring us together to commemorate those whom we have lost to mental illness. The unseen pain that goes undiagnosed, dismissed and stigmatized - the pain that has overtaken so many loved ones to the point that they can no longer bear the struggle, sadly causes many to end their lives prematurely. Friends and family support the grieving ones during their time of tragedy; and the fresh memory of the departed ones and the support is comforting. Unfortunately, this support often fades over time. The people around “move on” with their lives and may not fathom why the sadness and pain still exist for the grieving, who continue to relive the tragedy and bear the continuous pain. The Darren Clark Jr. Memorial and NAMI NJ have worked to set up the Invisible Pain Day, to be observed every January 7th. This annual event will be a day that everyone can commemorate all those whom we have lost to mental illness and offer empathetic support to those who grieve. Come together to encourage and support one another, bring awareness to mental illness and remind the world that our loved ones may be gone, but they will never be forgotten. Share this day with your friends, family, and others who have suffered a loss of a loved one by suicide and as NAMI New Jersey says, "You are not alone." Featuring: Guest SpeakersCandle Lit VigilHealing Through Arts TableArt Therapist On-HandCreate Your Own Loving Message TableTribute Slideshow by the FoundationResource TablesLight RefreshmentsYou are welcome to bring in a picture of your loved one. And if you would like for your loved one's picture to be displayed on a slideshow throughout the event, please send pictures to [email protected]. A completed Media Release Form must accompany each submission: http://ow.ly/Ah1050H4x4A. The deadline to submit is Monday, January 3, 2022. For this first year of observing the Invisible Pain Day, we welcome community members to join us in-person at the spacious gym at the Police Athletic League. Pre-registration is required. Our event will follow CDC safety guidelines, including asking all attendees to bring and wear a well-fitted mask. For more information about the event, please contact Lisa at [email protected]. About The Darren Clark Jr. Memorial The Darren Clark Jr. Memorial Corp. was founded on April 5th, 2018 in memory of Darren Clark Jr., Darren passed away on January 7th, 2018, as a result of suicide due to mental illness. Read more: https://darrenmemorial.com/about/ NAMI New Jersey (NAMI NJ) is a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness. Through education, support, advocacy and public awareness programs NAMI NJ fosters understanding about mental illness, confronts stigma often associated with mental disorders, advocates for public policies that benefit those affected by mental illness, and promotes research into the causes, treatment and recovery of mental health disorders. Visit our website at www.naminj.org