Embracing the New Normal: How Our Family Traditions are Changing

<p>I&rsquo;ve had my parents nearby my entire life. They&rsquo;ve lived their lives parallel to mine &mdash; always within arms reach. Unlike my childhood, where I was separated from my extended family due to the disease of addiction and my parents&rsquo; wise choices to keep me away from it, my children get to grow up with their grandparents around. My mom and dad have been there every step of the way, loving my kids and loving me through the hard times of motherhood.</p> <p>But things are changing. My parents are getting older. My dad is sick. And although they hold a commitment to living their lives to the fullest, things naturally must slow down.</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/@amber_wardell/embracing-the-new-normal-how-our-family-traditions-are-changing-d43114acda56"><strong>Website</strong></a></p>