I know this look. I have lived these moments of “quiet desperation,” home alone with two small children and no help or support in sight. I can connect with her plight.

The good news is that it wasn’t forever. I cherish the exhaustion of those days despite the long loneliness. I cherish the time I had with my children. And I cherish the time with them now that they are grown.

I didn’t really see that when I was in the midst of it, but it’s very apparent to me now.

I’m really really grateful.