The 7 stages of grief

Otherwise known as, 'finally getting rid of the binkies'.

Stage one: Denial

'Mom says if I get rid of my binkies I can have a Tonka truck. So, I'll toss them in the trash, but they won't really be gone for good. Mom's such a joker, binkies are always there when you need them.'


Stage two: Pain

Spoken in an anguished tone at bedtime, 'But I'm 'possed to have them. I'm 'possed!'

Stage three: Anger and Bargaining

Trying to make a deal with mom: 'Put the truck away, have binkies'

Stage four: Depression, Loneliness

Sad weeping coming from bedroom.

Stage five: The upward turn

Crying stops, sleep begins

Stage six: Working through

'I still want those binkies, I haven't forgotten them. But, life seems to be okay without them, I mention them less and less.'

Stage seven: Acceptance and Hope

'This truck isn't so bad after all. Matter of fact, it's pretty cool. Perhaps it's possible to survive without binkies. However, just to teach mom a lesson, I'll sleep less than I used to. Ha ha! Next time she'll think twice about removing beloved friends.'