#8: Its okay to talk about your baby.
In the beginning, I was overwhelmed with love and support from family and friends alike. A few months later, life for family and friends seemed to revert back to normal; normal routines and daily activities. However, I was still stuck in the same phase of sadness. My life would never return to 'normal'.
I suppose I was a bit envious at times. It seemed that no one wanted to talk about Aiden anymore. And because they didn't seem to want to talk about him, I stopped talking about him to them and bottled all that emotion which weighed heavy on my heart.
Looking back, I know that they didn't speak of Aiden because they were afraid to upset me, and I didn't speak of Aiden to them because I was afraid to upset them. However, I came to a point where I got so angry -- Aiden does exist and he deserves to be a part of our family even though he is not physically there.
IT IS OKAY TO TALK ABOUT YOUR BABY. Whether here on Earth or in heaven, they are still our children. When I was ready, I reassured family and friends that I LOVE to talk about Aiden. I love to remember Aiden. And I love that other people remember him too.
I suppose I was a bit envious at times. It seemed that no one wanted to talk about Aiden anymore. And because they didn't seem to want to talk about him, I stopped talking about him to them and bottled all that emotion which weighed heavy on my heart.
Looking back, I know that they didn't speak of Aiden because they were afraid to upset me, and I didn't speak of Aiden to them because I was afraid to upset them. However, I came to a point where I got so angry -- Aiden does exist and he deserves to be a part of our family even though he is not physically there.
IT IS OKAY TO TALK ABOUT YOUR BABY. Whether here on Earth or in heaven, they are still our children. When I was ready, I reassured family and friends that I LOVE to talk about Aiden. I love to remember Aiden. And I love that other people remember him too.
