I’m determined to raise my daughters to be strong, confident, and happy. I want them to grow up to be warriors.
I watch as my daughter, this former resident of my belly and constant companion, runs away from me at full speed. Her focus is on claiming her independence, a milestone every parent wants their child to reach one day. But does it have to be today?
Raising you to be strong is magic. Teaching you to be kind is magic. Encouraging you to rest is magic. Witnessing you embrace who you truly are is magic.
The weight of the question was heavy and the answer far too complex.