Childless Parents Newsletter, Winter 2021

Newsletter for Childless Parents | www.tcf.org.uk 7 Yes James. “Good. It’s important” What is? “To laugh” Hmmmm “No, really mum. You can’t underestimate the importance of it. Of trying to remain on some kind of even ground emotionally. We’ve discussed this before but I think, in all seriousness, that this time of year you need to draw on all your reserves. Remember the fundamentals mum” The fundamentals? “Yes, the fundamentals. First of all, we are approaching the winter months right?” Right “And all of these festivals that are coming up, are winter distractions to get people through the winter darkness” Yes, I know that. “So, face them for what they are. Distractions. Man made distractions. But they are painful distractions James. Reminders of a time when they were fun and exciting and something that we looked forward to. Now they are just reminders that for some of us the darkness has descended permanently. “No. Come on now. Remember ‘Good spirits’ mum. There are always sunnier days. You just have to…..” I know, I know. Open the door and let the light in. I know this bit” “There you go then. Good girl. Back to the fundamentals. You keep your head up, shoulders back, deep breaths, find a smile and put one