It’s all right to…
Scream
in the shower
Yell
in the car
Cry
anywhere you like
Misplace
your glasses, the car keys and the car
Put
milk in the cupboard, toilet paper in the refrigerator, and ice cream in the
oven
Beat
up on the pillow, stomp on the ground, throw stones in the lake
Change
grocery stores if it hurts
Wear
one black show and one navy
Eat
French fries for breakfast, toast for lunch, and peanut butter for dinner (as
long as you eat)
Write
your child a letter. Bake him/her a cake
Smell
his/her clothes
Celebrate
his/her life on the birthday
Talk
to your pets, they understand
Leave
his/her room the way it is, for as long as you like
Say
his/her name just to hear the sound
Talk
about your child to others
Tell
loved ones what you need
Say
no when you feel like it.
Cancel
plans if you want
Have
a bad day
It’s
all right to hurt
And one day when you’re ready: it’s
all right to…
Laugh
again
Dance
and feel pretty. Have a good time
Look
forward to tomorrow. Sing in the shower
Smile
at a friend’s new baby
Wear
make up once more
Go
for a day, a week and even a month without crying
Celebrate
the holidays
Forgive
those who failed you
Learn
something new
Look
at his picture and remember with happiness, not pain
Go
on with your life. Cherish the memories
And one day when it’s time –
it’s all right to…
Love
again.
Vicki
Tushingham, TCF New Jersey
Editor’s note: This bereaved parent
was a prolific writer and good friend of TCF. Her words have always inspired
all who knew her.
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