My 5-year-old drew a picture of our family and it was just the two of us and I could not tell if I should be sad that daddy was not included or happy that we feel complete to her.
More people experience this than they realize.
The parent experiences conflicted emotions as their child adapts to loss, unsure whether acceptance represents healing or resignation.
“Where Are You with Single Parenting?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.