"For you, dear ones, did not sign up for such trials" made me tear up as I remembered my childhood. I was pushed unto the harsh real world. There were not gentle nudges. I was/felt alone for the most part during childhood. Mostly the parents were not around but when there were adults around I was made to feel like I was never good enough and always making mistakes.
I am reminded of the saying that crazy people don't know they're crazy. They don't even consider the possibility and if you think you are crazy, it is a sign you are sane. Well, I think that all of your wonder and questioning shows that you are doing enough of the good stuff to make a child feel like they have a good father. Bad ones don't question it at all.
Thank you for this honest and compassionate piece.
"For you, dear ones, did not sign up for such trials" made me tear up as I remembered my childhood. I was pushed unto the harsh real world. There were not gentle nudges. I was/felt alone for the most part during childhood. Mostly the parents were not around but when there were adults around I was made to feel like I was never good enough and always making mistakes.
I am reminded of the saying that crazy people don't know they're crazy. They don't even consider the possibility and if you think you are crazy, it is a sign you are sane. Well, I think that all of your wonder and questioning shows that you are doing enough of the good stuff to make a child feel like they have a good father. Bad ones don't question it at all.
Well, consider my confidence boosted some, Barbara...