The Message From My Son That Forced An Impossible Choice – The Archivist

the twins were born—Mia and Lucas, beautiful babies who made me understand what being a grandmother meant.

And who also, it turned out, made me understand what being an unpaid childcare provider meant.

The Role I Played

It started small.

“Mom, can you watch the twins Tuesday? Derek has a work thing and I have a client dinner.”

“Of course, honey.”

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