MISSION: Pampering with the P’s

I am continually overwhelmed and deeply touched by the emails I get from complete strangers in which they share with me some of the most personal parts of themselves. Affiliated Agent K’s mission–and narrative–are no exception. Thank you, Affiliated Agent K, for your kindness, your love, and your bravery. We are so, so glad that you are still here with us.

DATE:
Friday, 26 August 2011

OPERATIVE:
Affiliated Agent K

LOCATION:
bus stop
McKeesport, PA

TIME:
not specified

I work in McKeesport, PA, where most of my job entails what could be described as social work. I often see people on their (or what feels like) worst day.

I have suffered from severe depression since I was a teenager. Last November, I had a crisis where I attempted suicide. Most people do not know this about me, but I am not embarassed by it at all! My trigger was a small event that for most people would have just meant a ‘bummy’ kinda day. For me, I tried to end my life.

 

I survived my attempt that day because so many people cared about me (I had no idea!), took full advantage of therapy and skills training, and now I am working on a fundraiser for suicide survivors and getting involved with various organizations.

 

It is my modest hope that this small gesture – a gift bag of items of pampering, playing, and postage – brightens someone’s day. Moreover, I hope to encourage others to do something nice for another person. Because, as we know, you never know what someone else is going through.

My gift bag includes:

• a card with postage stamp – so someone can contact a loved one, just because!

• a candle and a bird tea light holder

• tic tac toe game – who doesn’t love to play some Xs and Os?!?

• body spray and bath soaps – for pampering

Thanks for this opportunity. You will be hearing from me in the future. I have more missions to complete.

Skillfully and Lovingly,
Affiliated Agent K