So deep and sharp

Through the blur, I wondered if I was alone or if other parents felt the same way I did – that everything involving our children was painful in some way.  The emotions, whether they were joy, sorrow, love, or pride, were so deep and sharp that in the end they left you raw, exposed, and yes, in pain.

– Debra Ginsberg

Thank you to my friend Emily whose beautiful blog, Barnstorming, introduced me to these lines.