Wow, such a beautiful piece! Thank you so much for sharing about your own personal story. I can relate so much because as a child, my parents were very busy with their work schedules... but I always knew why. Like you beautifully mentioned, their explanations made all the difference. I understood that it wasn't abandonment, but sacrifice instead. Sacrifice because they loved me and my brother. They also did an amazing job with showing how much they loved every second spent with us when they weren't away at work. We had weekly family traditions that me and my brother always looked forward to, especially during moments we missed them dearly.
Thank you for sharing this, Kathryn. Your parents sound incredibly wise and intentional. I love how you put it—children can tell the difference between abandonment and sacrifice when meaning is clearly given. Those weekly traditions matter more than people realize; they become anchors in moments of absence. Your reflection is a beautiful reminder that presence isn’t only about proximity, but about clarity, love, and consistency when it does count. Once again, thank you for sharing! Your perspective adds much depth to the conversation.
Wow, such a beautiful piece! Thank you so much for sharing about your own personal story. I can relate so much because as a child, my parents were very busy with their work schedules... but I always knew why. Like you beautifully mentioned, their explanations made all the difference. I understood that it wasn't abandonment, but sacrifice instead. Sacrifice because they loved me and my brother. They also did an amazing job with showing how much they loved every second spent with us when they weren't away at work. We had weekly family traditions that me and my brother always looked forward to, especially during moments we missed them dearly.
Thank you for sharing this, Kathryn. Your parents sound incredibly wise and intentional. I love how you put it—children can tell the difference between abandonment and sacrifice when meaning is clearly given. Those weekly traditions matter more than people realize; they become anchors in moments of absence. Your reflection is a beautiful reminder that presence isn’t only about proximity, but about clarity, love, and consistency when it does count. Once again, thank you for sharing! Your perspective adds much depth to the conversation.