A year later, Anara called me in tears again—but this time, happy tears. She’d been sober for six months and had started working part-time again.
She wanted to thank me. I didn’t deserve much credit. But I took the moment in.
Kavi’s nine now. He still asks for hugs. A lot.
And now I never say no. Because I know how it feels to miss a moment you’ll never get back. Sometimes, people think being a parent is about being strong all the time.
But the truth is, it’s about being present. About listening, apologizing, trying again even when you’re tired or hurt or scared. It’s about choosing love even when it’s inconvenient.
So if you’re reading this and you’ve made mistakes—especially with your kid—it’s not too late. You don’t have to be perfect. You just have to show up.
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