Missing it doesn’t mean you want it back

Have you ever found yourself missing a stage of your child’s life that you wouldn’t actually want back?I’ve been wondering whether we’ve misunderstood what it means to miss something. We often assume sadness means we want to go backwards. I don’t think it does. In this Parent Pause, I’m reflecting on why joy and grief can exist side by side, what our children’s sadness might really be telling us, and why learning to honour what we’ve loved can help us move more freely into what’s next.Thank you for pausing with me. Take care. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kimmccabe.substack.com/subscribe