When my parents were of my age I believe they had moved from the the phase of Married Couple to Parents.

Strange how we never realize how things are getting easier for at least some people. They whole lives were narrated by others. I could never imagine taking such a responsibility at this stage of my life. To be responsible for another life. To make them your priority. To maybe have to put your personal dreams on the back burner.

Many parents I think were not ready for it but still went head first into the unknown. They gave up on the lot of pleasures and luxuries and wore the cloak of responsibility. They built a life.. a better life for their children and were willing to put themselves through the wringer to do it.

Cheers to the parents who choose to love and sacrifice for a better world for their children!

Daily writing prompt

What were your parents doing at your age?

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