Rissa May Stay With Me, Daddy [ WORKING ]

There’s a phrase I never expected to lodge itself so firmly in my chest.

When “Rissa May Stay With Me, Daddy” Breaks Your Heart (and Fills It)

Not “with you.” Not “with Mama.” rissa may stay with me, daddy

But real attachment parenting—the kind that raises secure, brave humans—isn’t about being needed 24/7. It’s about creating a base so safe that they feel confident wandering away.

Wait. Rewind.

They’re not leaving you behind. They’re just finally comfortable enough to sit with who they are—and that’s a gift you gave them.

“Okay, Rissa,” I said. “Rissa may stay with Rissa. And Daddy will stay right here, reading his book. Let me know if the dragons need backup.” There’s a phrase I never expected to lodge

So here’s to the Rissas of the world. May they always feel like they’re good company to keep.