Oh, I've failed plenty too. And from what I've heard, you've become a pretty fierce and awesome advocate for your kids in a way I never had to even consider.
One thing I learned is that we are all doing the best we can with what we've got... our resources, information sources, and community support all change and grow with time, and we can't beat ourselves up for our mistakes. We learn, we grow, we move on.
I've added your blog to my reader, thanks for the link!
Re: a parents gotta do...
Date: 2010-06-15 07:04 pm (UTC)One thing I learned is that we are all doing the best we can with what we've got... our resources, information sources, and community support all change and grow with time, and we can't beat ourselves up for our mistakes. We learn, we grow, we move on.
I've added your blog to my reader, thanks for the link!