Son, You have to Leave me Behind
My eldest wanted to volunteer as a first responder. Since childhood days, we have been doing many things together. As he is now an adult, he has many hobbies that I do not participate. As we drove together to see a friend who is a first responder. I suddenly realised that he is all grown up.
I told him eventually he has to leave me and live his own life. As much as I want to do things together with him, there are certain things where I will be a burden. Leaving me behind is not selfish but a sign of grown up and maturity.
I am not asking anything from him as I brought him to this world without asking for his permission. I think I did an okay job bringing him up. I love him with my heart, having him to accompany me in this lifetime is the reward itself. So, he is free to live the life that he wants. It is okay to leave me behind.