The Daily Dad It Takes a Lot Out of Us
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Jan 16, 2026 Parenting transforms us, as reflected through the poignant metaphor of The Velveteen Rabbit. The journey is exhausting but reveals the beauty of authenticity. Daily struggles lead to personal growth, reshaping our identities as we navigate the challenges of parenthood. It's a discussion on the wear and tear of raising children and the profound impact it has on our lives.
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Parenting Slowly Makes You Real
- Parenting extracts time, energy, and peace repeatedly from us over many years.
- That slow wearing down is also the process by which we become 'real' as parents and people.
The Velveteen Rabbit As A Parenting Metaphor
- Ryan Holiday recounts The Velveteen Rabbit as a metaphor for becoming 'real' through love and wear.
- The toy becomes real only after being loved so much it becomes shabby and worn.
Children's Love Shapes Parents
- The love, joy, and pain of children continually work on parents, shaping character over time.
- Becoming 'real' as a parent requires endurance and acceptance of being worn and changed.
