Growing up also means learning to trust.
Our children often grow up faster than we realize. And we, as parents, walk a tightrope: between the fear of seeing them grow up too quickly and the desire to always protect them.
But what I learned that day is that trust is a seed that is planted very early, and grows all the better when it is nourished with kindness and listening.
So now, when I hear them laughing behind the door, I smile. Because deep down, I know that my daughter hasn’t just grown up: she’s becoming a good person.
