And my mother was heroic and did so many things to make it feel like a normal childhood. But when your dad lives in a VA hospital, and you go visit him every Sunday and walk down the linoleum halls to a weird room that doesn't smell like home, and you see your dad sitting in there—it wasn't him.
All communities practice love in some fashion, with individuals often supporting each other through various acts of kindness; it's essential to highlight these unsung heroes.