26 June

Those bad days . . . those to horrible days of extra trauma and sadness, when all your emotional energy is required for dealing with crises . . . your children do not have to be an added burden. Open your heart to them, and they will ease it; they will be bright spots of joy, if you let them, and allow them to come on their terms. Do not blame them for being your children, borne of your body, when the day is pressing or even crushing: love them, and they will strengthen you by reflecting your love back to you.