Healing from Traumatic Grief

“When my family got admitted to the hospital, my only wish was that she would be discharged soon and come home. Being able to have a happy and healthy life with my family was all I ever wanted. We understand what happiness truly means only when we have encountered pain.”

“Don’t be envious when others’ flowers bloom early. Work hard so your flowers can bloom well instead. I remember that SMAP used to have a song that’s called “The Only Flower in the World”. In fact, every child is like a unique flower in the world and has a life of its own. Meaningless comparisons can make children feel lost. My child once told me the student who got first place in his class is inhuman because he would always get full score, just like a living god. I told my kid not to compare to others and should focus on himself instead. I asked him to compare himself to who he was yesterday and see if he has made any improvement in order to achieve self-empowerment.”