2 years post suicide attempt today

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2 years ago today my then 12 year old son took an overdose. He was treated in a and e, monitored for 24 hours in hdu, seen once by camhs and we have been pretty much on our own since then. School know and have been good with him. He refused counselling. His friend wears a "head teachers award" badge on her blazer that is officially for "exemplary conduct during lockdown learning" but unofficially it's for raising the alarm and saving my son's life.

I feel like I should do something to acknowledge the day. So I'm posting here. Thought about taking a tub of roses or hero's or something to the staff in a and e or the children's ward but maybe that would be weird. Still can't decide whether to mention it to ds or not. He seems quiet today and has been sat in his room all evening on his own which he sometimes does. I have poked my head round the door a couple of times and asked him if he's ok and he's sighed and said he's fine.

I don’t have any advice. Other than to say thank goodness he is still here.
Would he be receptive to a big hug and to be told you love him?
Walking - with incentives like smarties to keep them going and a treat at the end - was a great way to get my pre teens taking. Somehow walking along with no distractions just caused their troubles to come out. Maybe worth a try?

I don't really have much helpful to say but didn't want to read and run.

How is your son doing generally? Did he open up about how he was feeling. It sounds like he's got a great friend.

A box of roses is a lovely idea and I'm sure the staff would appreciate it.

Wow... that is quite an anniversary OP! So glad his friend helped and he is still here with you. I don't know if you should say anything tbh... How is he since and had something happened him, trauma or other? Obviously ignore if you'd rather not reply.

I think you shouldn’t do anything as it was your Son who was depressed
To send a Thankyou letter might be more appropriate.
Your Son doesn’t need a reminder about this event.
Just tell him you love him.

I wouldn’t do anything tbh. We are a few years on from my daughter’s attempt - very close call - and she absolutely hates talking about it. She talks about everything, so it shows how painful it is to her.
Be kind to yourself, hug your boy if he lets you and just try to move forward. This too will pass.