What's one thing you took for granted as a kid but have learned to value?

my mother

My Mom.

Just about everything. Health, friendship, time, money, discretion, appreciation itself. Adulthood is sobering and for me, lonely.

A close (extended) family. When I was close to ten, we left my birth country and I've never been with them again;
other than the occasional visit of a week or two.

THAT IS HELL.

I can't really say, that *I took it for granted*...

I can tell you, that living and growing up without them in
a new county with a new language, with no siblings, only your parents,
that really impacted me, changed me, shaped who I am.

Being able to trust others more easily before learning about the world and how fucked up everyone's intentions are..

Education

My parents.

a social life

Honestly cannot think of a single thing.

The ability to take an extra base ... it was easy as a kid

Lunch money

... I mean birth control.

Food and food habits.

A father figure

Neighborhood friends

My health.

A parents love

My parents

Patience.

Money.

Sleep