What is the thought in your head that makes your eyes wide open and bloodshot? The thought that constantly echoes in your head, but you cannot shake off.

  • abbadon420@sh.itjust.works
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    3 days ago

    My son is getting older every day. Soon I won’t have to read him bedtime stories any more and he won’t want to cuddle all the time.

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      3 days ago

      He will want and need you in a thousand new ways, every moment of your life. You just have to always lightly interact, be available, and not be judgmental.

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        3 days ago

        I can confirm. I’m in my 20s and I don’t feel like I need my parents any less than 10 years ago. Maybe I don’t need them to feed me or buy me clothes and stuff like that, but they are essential

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      Oh this hits right in the feels. I always try to remind myself that this is his childhood and it will leave an impression for the rest of his life. Then i start worrying about not doing enough etc and anxiety ensues