Hope Their Children Quickly Accept Rina Gunawan's Departure, Teddy Syach: So It Won't Be Heavy

Kapanlagi.com - Artist Rina Gunawan was confirmed dead last Tuesday (2/3/2021) at Pertamina Central Hospital, Simprug area, South Jakarta. The deceased took her last breath after fighting against the coronavirus for several days.

Not only Teddy Syach as the grieving husband over Rina's departure, their two children also feel a great loss. Even Aqhsal Ilham, their eldest son, experienced seizures when watching his mother's dying moments through a phone.

1. Strong Children

Teddy Syach © KapanLagi.com/Bambang E Ros

"The older one also experienced a great loss, to the point where I was surprised when he had a seizure when he had to let go of his mother. He is introverted, quiet, and at that time he could hardly accept it. But thank God, the children are strong until now," said Teddy when met at his residence in Bintaro, South Jakarta, recently.

2. Second Child Often Sleeps with Rina

The loss was also felt by Teddy Syach and Rina Gunawan's daughter named Karnisya Rahma. Because for years, the mother and daughter slept together and shared many stories.

"The girl can be said to sleep with her mother almost every day. Because for years, I slept alone. I can't stand the cold, but my late wife and my children can. So after chatting at night, we sleep separately. Rina and the daughter because they like to chat, they are lively. The relationship between the deceased and the daughter is like that. She knows what her mother does, what her mother likes. When I enter the room, I rest. Because I am a rigid person," said the 46-year-old actress.

3. Learning to Let Go

A few days after Rina Gunawan's death, Teddy Syach admitted that he has sincerely let go of his wife. He also asked his children to behave similarly because it would be pitiful if they later burden their mother's journey to the afterlife.

"Personally, I have already let go so that it becomes lighter for me and the children. As for the children, they haven't said anything yet. Because the children are learning to let go day by day. Because the sooner we let go, the deceased won't be burdened, it won't be heavy like that," Teddy said.

4. Remember Mother's Message

The Covid-19 pandemic is still ongoing. Loss and grief may not only be felt by Teddy and his family. Nevertheless, always remember #IngatPesanIbu (Remember Mother's Message). Wash your hands regularly, always wear a mask, and maintain distance.

(kpl/abs/tdr)