What’s the one breakdown moment that forced you to finally get organized as a parent?

Have you ever received a thank-you from someone you helped in an emergency? How did it make you feel, and did it change how you view helping others?
Have you ever been in a situation where your personal life clashed with work demands in a stressful way? How did you balance it?
Why do some people find it embarrassing when others talk to plants or trees? Is there a social stigma around this behavior?