For Parents Who Carry The Weight Of "What If"

Are you a parent who lies awake at night replaying moments you wish you could do over? Do you carry the heavy weight of "what if" - what if you had been more present, more patient, more available when your child needed you most? This poem is for you.

If you've ever felt the sting of knowing you let your child down despite your best intentions, you'll recognise yourself in these honest verses. The guilt can feel overwhelming, can't it?

Maybe your child is struggling right now with depression, anxiety, or just finding their way in the world. Maybe you're watching them hurt and feeling responsible for their pain. If so, this poem offers you something precious: permission to stop trying to be perfect and start focusing on being present. You don't need to be flawless. You just need to keep trying, keep loving, and trust that your commitment to helping them find their light again is exactly what they need.