Ian, being a parent is like so much else you've done in DBing. You have to take the long view, and not panic over every little mistake or backslide.
In the Big Picture, I honestly believe that you are everything a kid could ask for in a parent. You are caring, you are compassionate, you are thoughtful, and you are kind. You make mistakes, like we all do - but you learn from them and you really try to do better the next time.
Look at it this way - having a "perfect" parent (or worse yet, one who believed they were perfect) does zilch to prepare a kid to be an adult themselves. They are going to have plenty of struggles themselves - that's part of growing up. You can't raise them never to make mistakes, that's impossible. But you CAN show them how to honestly recognize and grow from their mistakes. THAT'S the skill that will carry them through life, happy and strong.
Thread #10 22 year M, MLC, Piecing since 1/07 Goal: Live with confidence & enthusiasm!
