In this episode of Oma’s Musings, Kathy reflects on a common experience for those of us in our senior years: hearing the emotional weight of our adult children or grandchildren, only to later see them looking completely fine to the rest of the world. Why do they show us the hard stuff and smile for everyone else? Kathy shares her own reflections—both as a daughter and a mother—and offers encouragement and perspective for anyone who’s been in that confusing, sacred space.

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