I’m a new aunt times two! Welcoming my brother’s itty-bitty bundle of serious joy a few months ago, and my niece last year, has had me rewinding to when my little guy arrived. Those early days can be tough — noooo sleep, raging hormones. I remember driving to the grocery store one stormy night and suddenly being panicked about my own mortality. Tearing up, I kept thinking, How can I make sure my son becomes a good person even if I can’t be here to guide him? It hit me — life wasn’t just about me anymore! So I started writing a mental letter to him. In it, I shared what I felt in my heart were the keys to survival: confidence and kindness.
When I got home (after feeding,…
