Parents rarely let go of their children, so children let go of them. They move on. They move away. The moments that used to define them - a mother's approval, a father's nod - are covered by moments of their own accomplishments. It is not until much later, as the skin sags and the heart weakens, that children understand; their stories, and all their accomplishments, sit atop the stories of their mother and fathers, stones upon stones, beneath the waters of their lives.
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Parents often struggle to release their hold on their children, which compels children to distance themselves. As they grow, these children shift their focus from seeking parental approval to celebrating their own achievements. This transition reflects a natural progression toward independence, wherein moments of parental affirmation become overshadowed by personal milestones.

It is only later in life, as they age and face their own vulnerabilities, that children begin to appreciate the depth of their parents' influence on their journeys. Their successes are built upon the sacrifices and experiences of their mothers and fathers, akin to layers of stones resting beneath the surface of their lives. Parents' stories intertwine with their children's, revealing a profound connection that endures through time.

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