It Is Okay To Cry

It is okay to cry. I know this journey is rough, and it was not planned. I know that you feel alone and that no one understands. I know what others tell you:

§   You need to be tough for your child

§   You need to be thankful for what you have

§   It could always be worse

§   You are not given more than you can handle

I KNOW THAT THIS IS NOT WHAT YOU WANT TO HEAR.

I KNOW THAT YOU DON’T WANT TO WATCH YOUR CHILD STRUGGLE DAILY.

I KNOW. You want a hug. You want to be told that it will get easier and better. You want to see the light at the end of the tunnel. You want someone to say that they understand. You want someone to tell you it is okay to cry.

It is okay to cry. Crying is good for you. It can relieve stress and elevate your mood. It can help you release your feelings.

Crying means that you are human and at times, it is needed to survive. Don’t let anyone make you feel any less for needing a good cry.

You are doing the best you can. You are doing a good job. Here is a hug from a mom who understands.