Boundaries matter. They protect us from being stretched too thin, from giving until we are empty. And yet, compassion matters too. Because sometimes, when we draw lines too sharply, we risk missing the quiet ways our lives touch others.
Her words that night showed me that even when we feel taken for granted, we may still be offering something priceless. To her, I wasn’t just an adult keeping an eye on her. I was safety. I was comfort. I was someone who made the world feel steady.
Why Seniors Understand This Best
As I’ve grown older, I’ve realized many of us face these same choices in different forms. With grandchildren, stepchildren, or even neighbors’ kids, the balance between setting boundaries and offering care is never simple.
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