“I will not say: do not weep; for not all tears are an evil.” — J.R.R. Tolkien
Grieving parents carry a flood of emotions that cannot be contained. Tears become a language of the heart. Each tear holds a memory, a moment, or a silent longing. Crying does not weaken the spirit. Tears reveal the depth of love that remains after loss. Holding back tears often only prolongs the ache inside. Allowing tears to flow can bring a strange kind of relief. The release carried by tears can soften the hardness grief builds around the soul.
Many people feel pressured to hide sorrow in public. Society often expects grief to be neat and quiet. Parents who have lost a child live beyond those expectations. Tears become a testament to a love that will never fade. Grief reshapes the landscape of everyday life, sometimes in ways words cannot reach. Tears connect parents to the reality of loss and to their own humanity. A crying heart can still carry hope. Each tear honors the bond that death cannot sever.
Weeping is part of the journey through grief. Tears often come unexpectedly, surprising even the one who cries. Grieving parents learn to accept tears as messengers, not enemies. Tears can wash away guilt, anger, and fear, one drop at a time. The path through grief is not linear but filled with ebb and flow. Giving permission to weep allows the soul to breathe in a broken world. Compassion toward one’s own tears fosters healing and strength.
Thought for today: Embrace your tears as a true expression of love. Let them flow freely without judgment or fear.