I have allowed myself to be weak when I knew I could be strong. I’ve let myself cry when I knew I could hold it back. I’ve given myself permission to feel sadness in moments when I could’ve pushed through and blocked it.

You are worth dignity and respect. I am furious about the times you haven’t been treated with human dignity. It makes my blood boil!

My heart is open to your anger, trauma and heartbreaking pain. I am very familiar with heavy emotions and grief. It’s welcome here! Unload and find some comfort.

Grief isn't easy. It sometimes takes longer than we wish. We can't put a time table on grief. We each walk that road differently and it can get tricky when we try to step in and speak into someone else's process. Always be sensitive. Be their advocate not their bully.  I know there are times I wished I could just get past something and not feel so stuck by it. There are times that something is holding up our healing which can be addressed to expedite our process and there are other times that's just not the case. We must be kind to ourselves during the process.