what I know about sadness

Sadness is real. Crying is normal

I know that there have been times when I have felt alone and isolated.

I know there have been times I have wanted to cry but felt to embarrassed or ashamed to do so.

I know that some of us cry watching the Huggies ad.

I know that I was ready to cry today when I had to clean up dropped and smashed food on the kitchen floor after Little E made a mess.

 

Crying is real. Sadness is normal

 

I know being a mum is one of the toughest challenges yet.

I know that there have been days when I want to “throw in the towel” and run a mile.

I know that crying about it does not even begin to scratch the surface.

But I know if I don’t cry, then I am not being real and not being true to myself.

 

I know when I need to cry

 

I know that some mums feel guilty for crying in front of their children.

I know that some mums feel stuck in how to explain their tears to their children

And I know that children sometimes feel sad and confused because their mummy is sad and confused

 

I know that children need to see your tears, sadness and will pick up on your emotions just through your behaviours and voice.

I know that teaching children about emotions and feelings is essential.

I know that a good cry is very cleansing

I know that crying is not a sign of weakness.

 

Sadness is not a sign of weakness

 

I know that children need to learn and see some of the darker emotions.

I know that we need to teach our children that it is okay to be sad and it is okay to cry.

 

What have you cried about lately?

 

Thanks to Shae from Yay From Home for linking this up with Things I Know and Glowless

 

Tahlia xx

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