I know you cannot understand my pain. But I only want you to acknowledge it. I want to hear you say 'I know you went through hell and back and I don't expect you to be alright by now. Take all the time you need. I'll be here for you, no matter how long it takes.' I'm still hurting every single day. Missing them with every breath I take. And that will probably never change. I need to know that I don't have to be strong all the time, but that my pain doesn't make me weak either. I need you to let me feel that it's okay to be in pain, that I never have to hide my pain from you.