“Self-worth comes from one thing – thinking that you are worthy.”

– Wayne Dyer, American self-help author and motivational speaker

“She’s perfect,” I said, more to myself than anyone. “So beautiful.”

I gently passed my newborn grandchild back to my daughter. It was a precious and perfect moment. Life’s grand adventure had just begun to unfold for this perfect little person.

As I pondered what delights and challenges life would hold in store for this tiny being, I thought about my children as babies and reflected on the people they had grown up to become. Aware of the many battles and victories each had experienced, I wondered about the effect my parenting had on each of their lives. Of course, I had wanted only...

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