Thought-provoking for all of us parents. Is "doing the best we can" just something for us to hide behind and excuse ourselves for not doing better? But then again, here I am questioning myself on this basis when I have always been a loving and gentle parent but also feel the guilt of having to choose between them and work - which has also enabled them to do things they wanted to do - and fell guilty for ignoring them or putting their needs second.

What you share is vastly different and very tough to work through as you go through life. A sad truth, indeed. And very well-written.