You Should Be Over "IT"...
….What exactly is "IT"? Do people who have never suffered loss really know what "IT" is? To us, the bereaved...
"IT" is one day after giving birth, and your world caves in with reality of the loss.
"IT" is Thanksgiving Day. Trying to find something to be thankful for.
"IT" is your first day back into the world when every minute you are afraid you will burst into tears.
"IT" is their birthday, but there is no them to celebrate.
"IT" is Valentine's Day, only this time your heart is broken.
"IT" is springtime when everything comes alive except you.
"IT" is Mother's Day, not having him to show that you really are a mother.
"IT" is Father's Day, feeling guilty about not being able to give your husband the child he needs to prove that he really is a father.
"IT" is vacation time and you just stay home, because there is nowhere to go to not feel so empty.
"IT" is looking at the moon and wondering if they see the same moon and stars.
"IT" is being strong when you really feel weak.
"IT" is people forgetting and you cry, and people remembering and you cry.
"IT" is a future of unknowns and uncertainties and emptiness.
"IT" is in the first glimpse of sunrise and in your last waking breath, and even finds ways to creep into your sleep and your dreams ...
“IT” is my pride and joy. My love and life. My everything. But having people be afraid to mention his name.
“IT” is the depression I feel when I see someone pregnant or with a baby…
“IT” is the tremendous ache in my heart, the void and emptiness in it.
That IT you’re talking about is my son… and IT is my life…
TE [ AMO ] CON L O C U R A (( E N Z O L E A N D R E G R I F F I T )).