Like Christmas, every time you show up here (and I realize it, way late). Every time.

Yes and yes and so much yes. The need, he opportunity, the privilege, the responsibility to figure out how and when to show up, support, defend—Amanda, you've articulated it all beautifully (no surprise). But the parenting bit, above all—I'm so grateful. How to show them to pay attention, without drowning. How to teach hope without despair. How to identify those just right sized burdens. It is hard, hard territory. And essential. Thank you for this. xx, Molly