Mothers and Fathers

Mothers and Fathers

There’s a saying in some cultures that “heaven lies under a mother’s feet” – I think it reflects the sacrifice that mothers make as child bearers. Please dads, don’t feel left out. Recently I’ve witnessed overwhelming paternal love that is so full of heart breaking worry, that it hurts. This type of fatherly feeling has no cultural or geographic boundaries. Six current cases come to mind, three of them of Western ethnicity, and three from Eastern traditions. Even though their world views, languages, and outer appearances vary, these men all share a common internal state: a feeling of desperation and a willingness to do whatever it takes to help cure their emotionally unwell kids (who range in age from 15 to 34).

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