Charisse Sims
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January 21, 2025
Hi friend. I love you. I may not know you personally, but I’m taking time to write this because I see you, I’m with you, I love you, and I’m here to offer support that I hope will be of value.
There’s no easy way to experience or discuss such large and hard topics. Give yourself grace, space, and time. The emergency has already happened, and while your body is likely still in a state of emergency, you and your children have T-I-M-E to process. There’s no rush to address every thought, fear, or worry today, however here are some things to support you through this time: You Don’t Have to Hide Your Sadness
You can be sad and stable. In a time of such instability, stability will be one of you and your children’s greatest needs. Finding stability means facing your sadness. Many of us were taught to hide our sadness, you don’t have to hide it; you have to manage it.
You can show your stability by saying things like, “Yes, I’m sad right now. This was a sad thing that happened. I’m going