Reassuring the family
I assured my children that nothing would happen without their input. “We’ll take this one step at a time,” I said, meeting their eyes. “
Your feelings matter, and we’ll consider them above everything else.” The tension in the room eased slightly, though uncertainty still lingered.
I promised to navigate this together, emphasizing unity. “We’re a team,” I added. “We face this as a family.”
My words offered a semblance of comfort amid the emotional storm.
