I have a box of sentimental things that I have kept stowed away for years - unable to look at or know what to do with - and it was upsetting …
I was always afraid of upsetting family members or being accused of dwelling on things and not getting over it quickly enough (for others )
But today it felt different- I can’t explain why
I came across the box and found a sketch my partner had done of our son when he was a baby
Today I framed it and hung it in the front room and I feel shameless and not afraid to hear the comments in my home about how appropriate it may or not be
I feel very proud and happy to have it there - I hope this is turning a corner
Still miss him but I can accept he’s gone but has left parts of him with me
Much love