I missed the recital last month and the game before that, always for work that swore it couldn't wait. Each one on its own felt forgivable, a one-off I'd make up for. But they're piling up into a childhood I'm mostly attending in absence, and I can't get any of those days back.
More people experience this than they realize.
Work keeps making you miss your kids' moments, and they're adding up.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.