I believe we as people overestimate our importance and influence on others, and underestimate our resilience and ability to survive and thrive.

I think so too (though I'd really rather not have my ability to survive and thrive be tested XD).

People say a child needs a parent, but they don't, they need someone who cares for them, supports them, nurtures them - someone who can demonstrate self-respect and love.

That's kind of my definition of a parent o_O (biological relationship is optional)

I'm also kind of glad to know I'm not the only one that doesn't have a bucket list, I was starting to feel even more defective than I already am as "everyone else" has one XD

Big things are great but sometimes little things are better :)