Good article on the story of a single father who faced the mental issues of his spouse and taught his children how to grieve. This story reveals how one must grieve but also fulfill other duties to children especially. It points to the love of a parent to care for one’s children despite all pain.
The article, “My dad’s lesson in parenting through grief, served with a side of eggs” by
“When I was growing up, my mother’s mental illness meant that she did not wake up early. It also meant that she never made me breakfast, even though she was the parent who stayed home. Fortunately, early on my father had mastered the art of a scrambled egg, buttered toast and limited conversation. That was enough to bring my teenage self to the table each day.”
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