“Where are your priorities?” I told my daughter, a bemused expression crossing my face. I had dragged my weary feet reluctantly to pick her up after a power-packed day of commitments and obligations. However, instead of hugging me, she turned to say hi to her friend who was wearing her shoes. A wave of loneliness swept through my body, compounding my fatigue. She was not even in primary school — but she had chosen her friend over me! 😭