“The only way I’ve been able to not be consumed by cynicism over the last month is by looking into my nephew’s eyes.” Loved the sentiment of this essay Camilo. I find looking children in their eyes one of the most meditative and calming things in my day. I share your sadness and cynicism too.
It's a courageous act to allow yourself to feel that you've failed a child. It's been one of the most painful and motivating forces I've felt as a parent. That you have this level of empathy, resonance, and desire to attend to the spirits of children is remarkable as a pre-parent.
Damn Camilo. I am so sorry I never got you feedback on this draft. But you clearly did not need it. This was so good. So visceral. So real.
I'm honored to get to read it.
My heart broke reading this piece, but got stitched back together with the story of Enzo.
Really great to see how this piece turned out, Camilo! Moving work!
Ugh just so well said, so well written
Such a lovely piece!
“The only way I’ve been able to not be consumed by cynicism over the last month is by looking into my nephew’s eyes.” Loved the sentiment of this essay Camilo. I find looking children in their eyes one of the most meditative and calming things in my day. I share your sadness and cynicism too.
This piece is beautiful. 🙏🏽
Beautiful
This turned so right! Superb!
It's a courageous act to allow yourself to feel that you've failed a child. It's been one of the most painful and motivating forces I've felt as a parent. That you have this level of empathy, resonance, and desire to attend to the spirits of children is remarkable as a pre-parent.