I grew up feeling loved. I may not have put that label on it in those early years, but this was driven home as I got older and began realizing how lucky I was to have parents who were committed and engaged and who gave us some space, along with an extended family which largely shared similar values instilled by parents and grandparents.
I got along with my siblings and continue to treasure that bond. And the early years of married life were exhilarating.