LETTER 48: To the Mama Who Feels Guilty When She Catches Herself Smiling


Letters to A Grieving Mama Dear Reader, It happened again. You were laughing at something. Maybe watching a show, or talking with a friend, or just having a moment where the weight lifted for a few seconds. And then it hit you like a physical blow: “How am I able to do this? My child is dead. How dare I smile?” The guilt floods in immediately, drowning whatever small moment of relief you’d found. Your mind starts spiraling: “What kind of mother laughs when her child is gone? They’ll think I...