I didn't cry when my grandfather died. A complete misunderstanding of Christian mythology led me to believe that death was a temporary state, and he'd be back in a few days.
I was only four.
A few months later my grandmother died, and I was inconsolable. I just cried and cried.
I cried partly because I knew this time that I'd never see her again, and partly because I felt the grownups were lying to me, and I didn't understand why.
OH, she just breaks my heart. I don't think anyone, especially a child, should ever be told to not cry or not show emotions. I am sending that little boy strong, loving hugs.
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