By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate
There are moments in life that make your heart swell with pride, and for me, watching my daughter raise her children with such unwavering strength and integrity is one of them.
Being a single parent is no easy journey. It demands resilience, resourcefulness, and a depth of emotional strength that often goes unseen. But my daughter has embraced this path with grace and courage, creating a warm, secure, and values-driven home for her children. She has not only provided for them financially — which in itself is an immense task for one person — but more importantly, she has nurtured their emotional and moral development with unwavering commitment.
In a world where it’s all too easy to lose sight of right and wrong, my grandchildren are growing up with a crystal-clear understanding: stealing and lying are not acceptable in our family. They know that truth, respect, and honesty are the cornerstones of who we are — and these aren’t just rules or words. They are living, breathing values that shape their choices, their relationships, and their sense of self.
From a psychological perspective, this is no small feat. Children learn not just from what we say, but from what we do — and from the emotional tone of the home they grow up in. Secure attachment, consistent boundaries, emotional validation, and the modeling of ethical behavior are all critical ingredients in raising emotionally intelligent, grounded children. My daughter has done all of this and more, on her own — a true testament to her strength and character.
She has created a space where her children feel safe, loved, and guided — and that is the ultimate gift any parent can give. The lessons she has taught them will echo throughout their lives, shaping the kind of adults they will become and the values they will one day pass down.
I am endlessly proud — of her, of the beautiful souls she is raising, and of the deep-rooted family values that continue to thrive through her.
Truth and honesty will always win. And love — real, grounded, values-driven love — will always lead the way.
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— Linda C J Turner
Trauma Therapist | Neuroscience & Emotional Intelligence Practitioner | Advocate for Women’s Empowerment
