Compassion, Spring 2021

Spring 2021 - Compassion | www.tcf.org.uk 27 As a bereaved parent, I have had to survive. I have, through necessity, learnt what I need to do to get through the days, and for me, it is about actively mourning, doing things that I know help. So, whether it’s writing to Felix, going to see his grave, going for a swim in the river, or walking in the places he loved, I am maintaining that connection with my beautiful son. Sophie Pierce I miss me I miss us I miss you I want to be me again …. To be the daughter I used to be, the wife, the friend, the aunty I want to be the sister I used to be I want to have that normal life again. The warmth, the love, your smile, your laughter. But most of all just to be mum Our happy times The birthdays, the xmases, the mother’s days All gone – memories now to treasure always in my heart The light in my eyes has gone out, the flame, the life, the happiness This pain you can never cure Christopher my beautiful son I want to hear you call me mum and to be me Until we meet again Mum xx Christine Lovelace I want to be Me