distance has made me love my parents
love doesn't fade with physical separation; it grows into something else!
In Nigeria, my life was full of busy days and sometimes calm moments amid family arguments. Living with my parents often felt like navigating through disagreements, with only occasional peace. Until I left for Canada. Little did I know, in Canada, the true meaning of love and understanding awaited.
Now, with the distance between us, I appreciate my parents more. The bond between parent-to-son has grown stronger in this foreign land, where it’s cold and unfamiliar. It’s like magic — the once-upon-a-time arguments have now transformed into respect.
Our conversations, even though through phone calls and video chats, help connect our hearts across continents in ways we couldn’t have predicted. The longing in their voices reflects my feelings.
Shared laughter and simple “I’m praying for you” messages carry deep emotions. Love from afar is stronger than the peace we find at home. Canada has become a place where love is painted with a depth that living under the same roof didn’t reveal.
In this distance, I’ve learned that love doesn’t fade with physical separation; it grows into something else. Into something Profound.
I read a quote a while back that said:
“part of Adulting is realizing our parents were interns learning on the job”
For my healing and sanity, Now, I respect and empathize with their imperfections and acknowledge that’s how they knew best.
I guess the long way home is distance?
PS: this month of MAY writing prompt by Diana C. — ”Write about taking the long way home.”
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Last year, the whole family were discussing and my dad said " There was no school for parenting. You were experiments. We knew the basics- don't steal, don't tell lies. But each of you was different. I didn't know how to raise each of you". - My paraphrase
I grew up having mix matched relationship with him but that moment shifted my view of him.
They are just really interns.
One question I've asked him recently is How're you? He says fine and sometimes more.
Thank you Tobi for the reminder
This reminds me of my last week trip, where away from my siblings made me think about them more - in a good way. Sometimes, distance works to bring people together.