The Crying and Wiping Scenario

Emotions are gifts from God.  The way we express and address these emotions determines their value.  Emotions can ease tension but they can also destroy our body.  Laughter produces endorphins (good chemicals) that reduces stress, boosts immune system and keeps your sanity.  Anger and hatred on the other hand produce toxins in your body that can make you sick.

Tears release toxins from our body.  So, single mums, get all those toxins out from your system – cry till you drop laughing.

Sometimes you tell yourself, you don’t want to cry anymore.  You are tired of crying. So, when you catch yourself shedding those tears, you want to hate yourself.  Then your little one climbs on your lap and starts wiping your tears with her dress.  She tells you, “Mum, I love you.  I will wipe your tears away.”

Of course you cry all the more and she says, “Shhhh, I will sing to you, I will make you happy”.  She kisses you and starts singing a tune which you could barely make out except for the words “I love my mommy”.  You tried hard to stop crying because you don't want to frustrate your little one.  But you are not successful, tears are still flowing uncontrollably.

She gets down from your lap and with gusto starts dancing, swaying and moving her body the best

way she can. That’s when you stop crying and start clapping your hands to encourage her.  You little one’s innocence and love lifted your blues away.

So, don’t hate yourself for crying.  As single mums, we will always have those crying and wiping scenarios.  No worries, tears are medicinal and who knows your little one might indulge you with another surprise number. It is okay to cry and let you little one wipe those tears away.