As Kelsey begins her eleventh year, emotions and feelings are often a point of discussion. Regulation and coping strategies are important to learn and develop early, and Kelsey does a great job.
We speak often about feelings and try to reflect often together.
Last night, Kelsey did ask if it was normal to cry when she was comfortable in her bed to wet her eyes and ease into sleep. She thanked us for talking through her emotions and giving her new tools to use to handle her feelings. This came up because she continued to tell us that when she was younger, in horrible pain, and taking so much medication, it was easier for her to quietly cry in her bed than it was to talk about how she was feeling.
Though she does not do this anymore, it was certainly hard to hear that it was once a regular evening ritual. The more we listen, the more we learn.
We are grateful to have conversations with our children, but we know that sometimes the feelings below the surface can vary from the way they appear.
Be brave. Be strong. Be honest 🙂
Kelsey is very strong and I cannot imagine what your family goes through. Praying for your family.
Thank you, Mrs. McKeever. 🙂