Not quite the same, but similarly, R is thriving in ways I never was able to at his age and it's everything. And gets discussed a lot in therapy, not just kvelling, but this incredulous amazement that I have been able to parent, given that I was never parented. Except by myself.

If you read the alt texts, you'll get more info about the photos, long story short, I just got home from attending a double funeral (my stepmom's brother and mother were both found dead at home). It was nice spending time with my dad and stepmom, but it's a very stressful and sad time for them.