Why I Cried a Lot This Week and Last Day for the Bundle Sale

I don’t know about you, but I’ve had an exhausting week. I had a busier, more stressful schedule than usual, my sons slept horribly (and had the meltdowns to prove it), and I cried on more days than one.

In the past I might have kept that a secret, as if it’s somehow shameful to collapse into a puddle of tears. But I don’t judge my sons when they do it; I just try to recognize their unmet needs and do the best I can to meet them. I also remind myself that emotional expression is also a need. And …

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