There are many times in my daily routine that I find myself faced with something that brings up the loss of my child.
This can happen when I read an email, watch a TV program, read an article in the paper, read a post in Facebook, or wake from a dream. When it happens it can take my breath away.
When it does happen I ‘tear up’ but try not to show it. I call it a “Quiet Tear”. When I don’t want anyone else to know what I am feeling so I try to hide the tears.
If you experience this — first know it is ok to cry.
To get past a “Quiet Tear” the best I can suggest is to breathe. I mean take a very deep breath in and a very long breath out, several times. Sounds simplistic, but it can actually help. If that is not enough try a walk, any exercise really helps. If you are still having trouble then give in to it. It is ok to cry.
Just remember that this too will pass.
Many ((HUGS)) to you all.
Jan
