When you lose a child, it is alright to . . .

When you lose a child, it is alright to . . .

Scream in the shower;
Yell in the car;
Howl at the moon;
Cry anywhere you like;
Misplace your glasses;
Lose the car;
Forget your own name;
Put milk in the cupboard;
Put toilet paper in the refrigerator;
Put ice cream in the oven;
Beat up a pillow;
Stomp on the ground;
Throw stones in a lake;
Change grocery stores if it hurts too much;
Wear one black shoe and one navy;
Have tearstains on your tie;
Eat French fries for breakfast;
toast for Lunch,
and peanut butter for dinner (as long as you can eat);
Write her a letter;
Bake him his favorite cookies;
Smell her clothes;
Lie in her bed and cry;
Celebrate his life on his birthday;
Talk to your pets (they understand);
Leave her room the way it is for as long as you like;
Say his name just to hear the sound;
Talk about her to others;
Tell loved ones what you need;
Say "no" when you feel like it;
Cancel plans if you want;
And Have a really bad day.
And One Day, When You Are Ready, It's Alright to . .
Laugh again;
Dance and feel pretty;
Look forward to tomorrow;
Sing in the shower;
Smile at a friend's new baby;
Wear makeup once more;
Go shopping;
Celebrate the holidays;
Go for a day, a week-even a month
Without crying
Forgive those who failed you;
Learn something new;
Look at her photos and remember
With happiness, not pain;
Go on with your life; and
Cherish the memories.
And One Day When It's Time, It's Alright to
LOVE AGAIN